Thanks Frankie.
I would love to take credit for the grain pattern, but to be honest until you mentioned it I hadn't even noticed it. Ahem, I meant to say yeah, right-on, I spent months choosing just the right grain pattern and glued it just so.
Thanks Frankie.
I would love to take credit for the grain pattern, but to be honest until you mentioned it I hadn't even noticed it. Ahem, I meant to say yeah, right-on, I spent months choosing just the right grain pattern and glued it just so.
Yeah I would have planned it exactly the same wayOriginally Posted by robin
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
coming along nicely Westie07, keep up the good work mate !
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Have to agree that there is very interesting grain patterns on show.
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
@Warren
Thanks mate. You are ever the encourager.
@Waz
You have no idea how long it took me to decide on that grain pattern. Hahahaha
Thanks guys
First step in binding is to cut a rebate.
Anyone who is familiar with my previous build will remember my “poor man’s” Beading Tool. So out it came and once again. Its simplicity, accuracy and effectiveness made scribing the cut line a piece of cake. By lightly filing down the head of the screw it ends up with a nice sharp edge and it cuts fairly deeply into pine and leaves a great line for the chisel to follow.
After a few hours with the chisel the job is basically done. I still need to go over it with some sandpaper just to make sure the levels are spot on, but that can wait for another day.
My next job will be a bit trickier. The binding itself.
nice job Westie07 love how you get around using no power tools
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Loving it. LOOOOVING it!I know its only Pine, I know you don't like us talking you up Robin, but this stuff is awesome, truly wonderful to see it progress. Keep doing what you do because it's superb.First step in binding is to cut a rebate.
Anyone who is familiar with my previous build will remember my “poor man’s” Beading Tool. So out it came and once again. Its simplicity, accuracy and effectiveness made scribing the cut line a piece of cake. By lightly filing down the head of the screw it ends up with a nice sharp edge and it cuts fairly deeply into pine and leaves a great line for the chisel to follow.
After a few hours with the chisel the job is basically done. I still need to go over it with some sandpaper just to make sure the levels are spot on, but that can wait for another day.
My next job will be a bit trickier. The binding itself.
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
^^^^What he said!!!Loving it. LOOOOVING it!I know its only Pine, I know you don't like us talking you up Robin, but this stuff is awesome, truly wonderful to see it progress. Keep doing what you do because it's superb.
Acoustics:
1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup
Electrics:
Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284
Builds in Progress:
Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
@Warren
Thanks mate. I just getting in early with the hand tools. In a few years we will either not have regular power or if we do we won't be able to afford it. Everybody will be on the hand tools then. lol
@Frankie and Zandie
Thanks so much guys. I don't really know what else to say, except thank you.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote