Tindrrel's ST-1

[Tindrrel]

So this is an ST-1 I bought in the 3rd Anniversary Sale. Seemed like a good excuse to buy another kit.



Still figuring out what I'm going to do with it.

[wokkaboy]

nice one Sam, I got one of these as well for stocks. Looks like you have been bitten by GAS mate hahha

[Tindrrel]

nice one Sam, I got one of these as well for stocks. Looks like you have been bitten by GAS mate hahha

Had GAS for a loooooong time. This must be the modified version of GAS where you build them yourself.

[Tindrrel]

So learning new build skills. I wanted to do a veneer. The basswood ST-1 is a bit plain, so it seems like a good candidate.

I have some camphor laurel bookmatched veneer.

Cut a cardboard template to see what it might look like strat shaped...

And again, slightly moved over.

hnnng...

Hopefully there'll be some veneer left to do the headstock as well.

Things I don't know about applying a veneer? Just about everything.

Questions I've thought of so far:

• What sort of glue?
• How to cut the strat routes, before or after gluing the veneer down?
• Should the veneer be soaked to flatten it or just pressed flat when glued?
• When veneering a headstock, glue it before or after shaping?

[wokkaboy]

nice one Sam,
how thick is the veneer ? You will probably have to soak it before applying as there are alot of rounded edges on a ST-1 and the elbow cut. I use kwik grip to glue it on
http://www.bunnings.com.au/selleys-5...sive-_p1233573
I glue the veneer before cutting the shape.

[Tindrrel]

how thick is the veneer ?

It's 0.6mm sheets.

You will probably have to soak it before applying as there are alot of rounded edges on a ST-1 and the elbow cut.

So you apply it while it's still soft from soaking?

I glue the veneer before cutting the shape.

Both the routing and the outline? So glue on some rectangular pieces then cut it to match the edges?

[wokkaboy]

Hi Sam,
yes I dry off the veneer after a good soaking, then apply the kwik grip, follow the instructions and then put a flat sheet ontop of the veneer and clamp.
For the body veneer I'd cut the rough outer shape which you have done. Don't cut any internal shapes as the final position of the veneer you won't know.
Once it's dried you should be able to feel where the edges are. Get a sharp blade out and start cutting the cavity, very carefully

[Tindrrel]

yes I dry off the veneer after a good soaking, then apply the kwik grip, follow the instructions and then put a flat sheet ontop of the veneer and clamp.

Doesn't that mean the elbow angle wouldn't get clamped?

What sort of preparation for the front of the guitar? In fact, do any sanding at all before getting the veneer glued down?

[wokkaboy]

I've never glued veneer onto a curved top such as a ST-1. You may have to wedge something in between the top sheet and the veneer to hold it down onto the elbow cut.
In the past I haven't done any preparation on the front. Just make sure the surface is clean before you apply the kwik grip

[Tindrrel]

Should I do one piece at a time or try and do them together? One at a time seems like it would be easier to line up and keep lined up.