First build - TL-1TH

[jugglindan]

Not much spare time, so not much progress. I have just traced the headstock shape. I like strat headstocks more than tele ones, so I went with one of those:

Need to buy a jigsaw this weekend and do a couple of practice runs before the real thing.

[DarkMark]

You could save-a-da-money and get yourself a cheap coping saw.

[jugglindan]

You could save-a-da-money and get yourself a cheap coping saw.

Great advice. A tiny fraction of the cost, and it's not like I need one every day.

[king casey]

You could save-a-da-money and get yourself a cheap coping saw.

If you are low-budget such as I...a series of straight cuts with a hand saw and a rasp.



cheers, Mark

[jugglindan]

If you are low-budget such as I...a series of straight cuts with a hand saw and a rasp.



cheers, Mark

I am fairly low budget. Not having a big shed full of tools, I am finding it hard to avoid the additional purchases costing more than the kit! I just bought a Stanley coping saw and spare blades (thanks Simon!), so my headstock is likely going to be coping saw, rasps, and lots of sanding. The only power tools for sanding that I have are a belt sander, a palm sander, and one of those renovator vibrating tools. The renovator might be useful somewhere, not sure yet.

Also, is that F&W golden teak on that headstock?

Speaking of tools, I can see why people here build more than once. Once the workshop is geared up, it would be a shame to let all those tools go unused

DC

[Simon Barden]

Just don't forget to buy some extra blades, as that maple is pretty hard and you're likely to snap a few blades in the process.

[Fretworn]

Just don't forget to buy some extra blades, as that maple is pretty hard and you're likely to snap a few blades in the process.

Wow. I’ve never snapped a blade doing a headstock. You do need to make sure you are using sharp blade though, or it will be tough going.

[jugglindan]

Didn't snap a blade

I lacked a bit of confidence so left a bit of a margin for error when cutting, but some elbow grease and one forearm cramp later:


A lot more elbow grease, some rasps, and sandpaper later:


Pretty happy with the shape and proportions. Only a rough sand up to 100 so far. Ran out of time so I will do the final sanding when I prep the rest of the neck.

[king casey]

Hey that's a good effort first up.
Yes..the headstock is F&W Golden Teak.
Yes...once you have out-laid for the tools it's a pity to let them gather dust.

cheers, Mark.

[FrankenWashie]

Didn't snap a blade

I lacked a bit of confidence so left a bit of a margin for error when cutting, but some elbow grease and one forearm cramp later:


A lot more elbow grease, some rasps, and sandpaper later:


Pretty happy with the shape and proportions. Only a rough sand up to 100 so far. Ran out of time so I will do the final sanding when I prep the rest of the neck.

Top work mate, that's a fantastic result for your first go at it. You've done well.