JMA-1 First timer..

[JohnH]

Looks great!

[Grubsta]

That could work. You can laser cut them too. Because they are quite thin you can do some really intricate detail.

I'm not sure how it would go with hand tools, but theres one way to find out

I'll see how it goes i think ill try and hit up the local op shop to see if they have any old L.P's and give it a go. I can get my hands on a Dremel that might work.

[Guvna19]

that body is looking sweet, great work !!!

[Sonic Mountain]

I'll see how it goes i think ill try and hit up the local op shop to see if they have any old L.P's and give it a go. I can get my hands on a Dremel that might work.

Oh yeah, thats a good idea re the dremel. I'll bet you can pick up a 5-10 for $5.

Start on the Tchaikovsky before you wreck the Elvis

[Sonic Mountain]

Also - for longevity, you could coat it in multiple coats of clear until all tehe grooves are filled then block it back and polish it.

It would be a lot of work, but might be a really cool effect.

[Grubsta]

Also - for longevity, you could coat it in multiple coats of clear until all tehe grooves are filled then block it back and polish it.

It would be a lot of work, but might be a really cool effect.

Hmmm interesting idea i just might give it a go.

[Simon Barden]

Vinyl is very liable to warp though, especially in the heat. It may not stay flat for very long.

[Grubsta]

Vinyl is very liable to warp though, especially in the heat. It may not stay flat for very long.

That's a very good point you make Simon thank you i may have to give it a miss then.

[Simon Barden]

If you went for a thicker pickguard you might be able to do a vinyl laminate with a standard guard. You could try flattening the back of an LP with a sander to thin the LP down, then stick that on a thin pickguard (maybe an aluminium one?). That should hold it in place and stop it warping. It's a lot of effort, but it might work. Never say die.

But first, you need to check that you could fit a JM-sized pickguard within a 12" diameter circle. It's quite a large pickguard. Though if going laminate, you could possibly use several LPs, maybe even cutting the disk into squares and have roughly alternate groove directions for a chequerboard effect. Smaller pieces would also reduce any risk of warping later.

[Grubsta]

If you went for a thicker pickguard you might be able to do a vinyl laminate with a standard guard. You could try flattening the back of an LP with a sander to thin the LP down, then stick that on a thin pickguard (maybe an aluminium one?). That should hold it in place and stop it warping. It's a lot of effort, but it might work. Never say die.

But first, you need to check that you could fit a JM-sized pickguard within a 12" diameter circle. It's quite a large pickguard. Though if going laminate, you could possibly use several LPs, maybe even cutting the disk into squares and have roughly alternate groove directions for a chequerboard effect. Smaller pieces would also reduce any risk of warping later.

Thanks again Simon theres some interesting ideas there ill have to think it all over for a while.