Well I've barely been getting any time to work on any of the builds in the last couple of months. But today I got the chance to do some work on the Violin.
I shaped the corner and end blocks.
And then I bent the ribs.
C bout ribs bent.
Bottom rib bent and test clamped.
Top rib bent and test clamped.
Ready for glue up.
If anyone is interested in my home rib bending setup then let me know and I can take a photo of it.
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Hi Woltz, it is looking good, and I would love to see the bending setup.
Regards Trevor
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Mmmmmmmmmmm... riiiiiiiiiiiibssssss...
Sincerely,
Homer J Simpson
Looks good Woltz. Always interested in seeing DIY jigs of any kind, but I'm afraid I will live my violin building experience vicariously through you if you don't mind.
I presume you play said instrument?
Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
Sterling work there Woltz, I too would like to see the bending apparatus. The more I look at this thread the more the itch to pull out my archtop plans starts to burn!
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
well this is proper lutherin!
I am in awe of your skills Sir!
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So good Woltz.
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"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
One expects to see Strats here rather than Strads ;-) Pretty amazing build.
Thanks everyone for the kind words, I'm definitely no pro I'm just taking my time and following any guidance I can find from books and the internet.
McCreed I started learning 6 months ago (and I'm already better at Violin than I am at guitar haha).
As requested here is the rib bending jig.
Before using it the first time I cranked up the heat to burn some of the galvanising off so I wasn't exposed to fumes when working.
Frankenwashie I want to do a 335 copy or PRS Hollow Body copy as well. But I have my scratch Tele to repaint, the Strat to sand and clear coat, this Violin to work on and I'm embarking shortly on making a Maloof style rocking chair so who knows when I will get time haha.
Last edited by Woltz; 23-12-2020 at 09:16 AM.
Build #1 - TLA-1Q
Build #2 - Scratch Thinline Tele
Build #3 - Scratch Rickenbacker 330/12
Build #4 - Scratch All Aussie Timber Strat
Build #5 - 1st Violin/Fiddle
Pedal Build #1 - Aion Gale
Pedal Build #2 - Aion Aurora
It’s a good thing The FrankenLab doesn’t have a massive backlog of projects to get through eh? 🤔🤯Originally Posted by Woltz
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Haha we seem to suffer from the same affliction.It’s a good thing The FrankenLab doesn’t have a massive backlog of projects to get through eh?
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Build #1 - TLA-1Q
Build #2 - Scratch Thinline Tele
Build #3 - Scratch Rickenbacker 330/12
Build #4 - Scratch All Aussie Timber Strat
Build #5 - 1st Violin/Fiddle
Pedal Build #1 - Aion Gale
Pedal Build #2 - Aion Aurora
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