Clever. I was trying to do a little at a time, never drilled more than a centimetre without pulling back. Next time....
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Clever. I was trying to do a little at a time, never drilled more than a centimetre without pulling back. Next time....
yeah great tip Barge. I use a similar method for drilling tuner holes on scratch necks. Drill a small pilot hole through all six holes and drill halfway through with a 9.5mm drill then coming from the underside eliminates tear out. Or you can clamp a scrap piece of wood to the bottom side
Where's the fun in getting it right first time round?Quote:
Originally Posted by pablopepper
haha good point Barge
@ Pabs, next time if its a nice piece of timber you will have a better method
I'll bear that one in mind too, noice!Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
yeah Barge how many times have you drilled all the way through and it tears out a chunk on the bottom side - dohhh
Ah, now that's something I did know!
Ahh yeah...um...everytime:PQuote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
maybe we need to start or add to a tips and tricks thread, think there may already be one
A lot of handy hints and tips probably get buried and lost in build diaries and the like, you could have a "handy tips" thread and then sub categories (bodies, necks, headstocks, tools, finishes, hardware, wiring, bla, bla, bla) for easy reference.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
good idea, maybe Ads may see this and start a tips and hints thread so its all in one place.
Looks like the Woks and Barge show are hijacking another thread for something different haha
Hahahaha, no bugger's safe:-)Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
In all seriousness though, I reckon with all the stuff ups I've made I could make some pretty worthwhile contributions to a thread like that.
The mods would need to treat it a bit like the photo gallery threads and prune it pretty hard so it's just info without all the comments, that way it makes it easy to find exactly what you're looking for without trawling through tons of garbage. Not that either of us would shit up someones thread with random burblings or anything:P
haha yeah Barge, I've got a list of stuff ups as wide as the country. Sure everyone will have something helpful to contribute.
And cheers Barge I only got 400 posts to the big 5K !
I'll have to go and post something in my build diary, I'm sure we can boost your post count in there as well as get those page numbers up a bit higher:-)Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
hahahaha nice, I just had to make one edit...Quote:
Originally Posted by pablopepper
Perfect. :D
I thought I was in Pabs' build thread, but looks like I am in the Woks and Barge chat room...
After a fairly frustrating weekend of sanding and priming and sanding and priming and sanding etc. First few colour coats went on this afternoon and I am happy.
http://i.imgur.com/QwPOmMW.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/C6zAkf9.jpg
White......
nice one Pablo, looking good. Love your hanger idea with the hook shape ! Is it late in the afternoon the photos look like a grey primer. Looks like you nailed it Pablo can't see any runs.
I never saw the Barge and Wokka chat pics, they are a classic, nice paintshopping and nice addition Barge with the longneck of Coopers green haha
Thanks woks. Yeah, the sun is down now, snagged these pics in the last bit of available light. The primer I used was really dark grey, I spent a day or so considering just going with that.
yeah ok nice one Pabs, looks like you got the bridge/string holes cleared of paint. Good tips on the Guitar builders resource with toothpicks, rolly filters or reverse drill bit to remove the paint from the holes
very sleek Pabs, looking good!
Once you get a lick of paint on there you really see how well you nailed those contours, looks amazing. Those string through holes don't look so bad they just look like they're staggered in 2 groups, once you get the ferrules in there it should look sweet. Nice job.
Nice job Pablo, this scratch build shape is very pleasing to the eye.
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Cheers guys.
Yeah man, and how. First coat of primer really showed everything, there's still a wobble in the belly cut but I'll live with it. Figured out the ferrules too. I think the base of the drill press is a degree or two out of square. Three drilled from one direction, then I spun the body 180° to drill the other three.Quote:
Originally Posted by bargeloobs
Looking good Pablo.
ah Pablo that would explain the ferrule holes. As Barge says once they are in it will look fine.
Wow.. And here I was thinking the ferrule holes were drilled that way deliberatly!
It looks really cool.
Thought so as well!Quote:
Originally Posted by dingobass
Oh yeah, must have forgotten to mention, totally on porpoise. Lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by dingobass
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/pr...j=w300-h240-nc
Still going tuxedo finish mate?
How about a nice sonic blue with red pearloid pickguard ;)
Any updates pabs?
Mate, I was going to update this tonight, might as well be now. Unfortunately, it's not the greatest news, just a few annoyances.
After a few weeks of trying to convince my wife I was nuts by sniffing at the body every time I walked by it, yesterday I got the result I was after. No more smell. Clear coat has cured. I figured I'd put all the bits together for a look and that's when I realised what I'd neglected to do. I didn't rout the neck pocket deep enough and the fretboard is sitting about 2mm higher than the bridge saddles. Poop. Now I'm going to have to risk the finish and rerout the pocket, or raise the bridge (easier, but it'll look crap).
Also realised the wood I used for the body wasn't dry enough and has moved slightly. All my sanding/filling efforts have been for nought and you can see the joins and a bit of a waver very faintly when the light hits it. I dare say this will only get worse over time, I will eventually replace the body altogether.
Now I'm having a spot of bother with pots as well. Decided to use CTS pots for the first time. They better be good, because they have been a huge pain in the ass so far. Specific nuts and knobs had to be bought. Guy who I bought them off on eBay sent me long shafts and then didn't answer my inquiries until today, a whole week later. Hopefully the new ones are here by Thursday (they won't be) and I can get this thing put together over the long weekend.
I'll just keep telling myself, this is a learning exercise. No such thing as a mistake if it teaches you a lesson. Still frustrating though.
fight on Craig....
What will you do about the longevity of the body?
My Wife has this saying . When I'm in a hurry be it traffic lights ,or I'm complaining about the amout of time it takes me to get somewhere . Angelina says there's a reason for it , i:e it stops you having an accident further down the road if you'd gone through traffic lights earlier. Maybe there's a reason something's slowing you down Pablo. If it was me I think it's a pain and I just want to get my guitar done lol.
Shit Pabs sad to hear. Keep pushing though mate - this is what scratchies are all about right? You'll learn tons more through trouble shooting than a 100% perfect build straight away.
I'm finding this as I'm learning more physics/circuit stuff in the aim to make my own pedal circuits
chin up Pabs! It will all turn out in the end :).
Maybe you could flatten the clear and respray a couple more layers to remove the wobble?
Yes, in my experience the CTS pots are a giant pain in the arse. I've had quite a few fail on me too, at a ratio of about 1 in 4.
cheers,
Gav.
Thanks guys, but to be totally clear, I'm not at all upset just a bit frustrated. All these problems are very small and not all that unexpected. All could have been remedied by simple patience, something I desperately need more of.
Here's a pic of the now visible joins and slightly uneven top
http://i.imgur.com/86xJfhbh.jpg
Nothing major, barely noticeable unless you're looking for it.
Well done Craig, You'll get there .
Check your email
All the best
Kimball