You could always stain the veneer if you like the grain.
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You could always stain the veneer if you like the grain.
Nice fix dude!
cheers,
Gav.
My oh my, long time between updates on this one... So whats been happening. Well, I completely stuffed up the machine head hole re-drill (using hand drill with jigs) to the extent that I had to put this project to one side and take some deep breaths. Anyhoo - since scored a cheap drill press so re-plugged the holes again yesterday, sanded flush today & re-drilled the holes. Soooo much easier with the drill press and happy with the result. I used a small drill bit to make pilot holes then a 11/32 drill bit for final hole. The vintage sized bushings push in nice and snugly. Not 100% perfect but close enough for me and a good learning experience.
In this picture only the top left bushing is pushed fully in hence others look a bit wonky. I've also roughed out some reshaping to be done tomorrow night.
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And a small change in plan - I've acquired some Kluson vintage tuners (individual). They all sit nicely in the new holes. The original 3-on-a-plate will be used on an upcoming LP Junior project (single cut)......
Luckily the re-drilling is almost invisible on the back of the headstock. For the front a veneer is in order (dark brown maybe)
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So glad to be moving again on this axe....
Nice! Sometimes you just got to pop it back in the box and walk away for a while eh?
The Klusons look cool, though they aren't really my thing. What sort of drill press did you plump for, if you don't mind me asking?
Cheers FW. The drill press is a green shed special $139
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-35...press_p6290173
nice fix Ponch, man I wish the factory would either drill properly or not bother....
Nice, I had a fiddle with one at the BGSFOS. They seem solid enough for the price however I am lusting after one of these bad boys for the FrankenLab:Quote:
Originally Posted by andrewdosborne
https://www.carbatec.com.au/drilling...-code-dp-4132f
top work , top save on the machine head holes....
I am really enjoying this build and cant wait to see how it goes
also, where can one get veneer from??
cheers guys
OS
Cheers Stan. Yes agree, even my imperfect result was better that some of the factory efforts!Quote:
Originally Posted by stan
Oh now your talking FW, that would be a very worthy investment! I'm sure it would come in handy for other jobs around the house ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie