SG scratchy build

What an unreal project!

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Originally Posted by Andyxlh

What an unreal project!

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Thanks Andy, this could all turn to custard just as easily as it could be good, the learning everything is the interesting part, how to do all the bits from scratck

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Originally Posted by Adam Barnes

Thanks Andy, this could all turn to custard just as easily as it could be good, the learning everything is the interesting part, how to do all the bits from scratck

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Yes, I’ve found the same with the silent build and building scratch necks . Planning is like sanding, when you think you’ve done enough, plan/sand some more!

Attachment 28569 first attemp at a fretboard, all marked up ready to slot

Attachment 28570 slotting the frets

Great stuff, what are you cutting the slots with out of curiosity?

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Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain

Great stuff, what are you cutting the slots with out of curiosity?

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Its a irwin dovetail saw from the bid green shed, its really thin and cuts by pulling not pushing. Seems to have worked i wont know till i try and hammer the frets in

Attachment 28596Attachment 28597 next job is shape and raduis, not sure what to do about inlays

Attachment 28638 1st neck blank with scarf joint glued together

Attachment 28650Attachment 28651Attachment 28652 body is shaped up needs a lot af finish sanding, glue joint seems to have come up nice and tight. So far all good