I realized I didn’t detail the jack output hole at all yet 🤦*♂️ - so I still have to do that, but at least that gives me time to think about the bevel apperance. First I wanted to round it off, but I really liked how the angular shape tuned out and changed my mind to leave it like that. Will see
Jack hole detailed today, here are before and after pictures.
Before:
After:
Before:
and after:
Also, I unfortunately managed to screw up, scratching the nut while sanding the groove on the headstock 🤦*♂️
Any ideas how to fix it? Or all I can do is change it?
Last edited by Lappa; 17-01-2021 at 12:47 AM.
Not sure what you mean about the nut as I thought you were going to replace it with a bone nut? If not you can use some 1200 or 1500 grit wet & dry paper and lightly sand away the scratches.
As for timber filler have you tried OBI or Praktiker stores in Budapest to see what they have?
Cheers Waz
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Waz, you don’t seize to amaze me with your knowledge of Budapest... Thank you, in the meantime I could consult with a local woodworking expert about the pore filler choices available here
I did not plan to replace the nut for a bone one. I will try to fix it first (thanks for the tips!) and if the results are not satisfactory, I will have to replace it I guess.
So, I went with the angular bevel look on both sides.
Also, I was trying to find pictures of Explorers with comfort curves, but found none - so this happened:
and I really like it!
I will sleep on it and re-evaluate if I call it ready or still finetune that curve to a bit deeper cut.
Last edited by Lappa; 25-01-2021 at 12:55 AM.
I like the grain line action happening on this body, it’s really quite striking especially in your BW shot at the end.
Functionally there’s a lot to like with what you’ve done for your comfort cut, on my explorer I reprofiled the neck heel and the body to remove the step for much the same reason.
I would also consider extending the cut down towards the point and getting a complimentary straight line of transition.
See below
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Thank you for the idea and taking the time to even explain it with a picture, FrankenWashie!
I was playing with the idea too to somehow mirror the angles or proportions of the Explorer body in this comfort curve, but decided to have this shape in the end after many versions. I also fallen in love with the way the bevel connects to the carved surface so I surely want to keep that bit
To each their own mate, I like what you’ve done and that bevel is quite striking. That must have been some very careful and patient work to get that done. Look forward to seeing how it all comes together.Originally Posted by Lappa
Thank you for the idea and taking the time to even explain it with a picture, FrankenWashie!
I was playing with the idea too to somehow mirror the angles or proportions of the Explorer body in this comfort curve, but decided to have this shape in the end after many versions. I also fallen in love with the way the bevel connects to the carved surface so I surely want to keep that bit
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Thank you mate! I can only work on it on weekends, so I have the time to plan and think things over.To each their own mate, I like what you’ve done and that bevel is quite striking. That must have been some very careful and patient work to get that done. Look forward to seeing how it all comes together.
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So. After researching many resources including videos and having a chat with an actual luthier about how to round off sharp fret ends, I got out the Dremmel and modified a commonly available cheap flat file into a fret end dressing file by smoothing one narrow side and a bit of its its edges. After the Dremmel, I sanded it with 220 to 400 grit. Not as fine and fancy as the one available on Stewmac, but gets the job done perfectly.
Perfectly ... meaning as well as my zero experience allows
Feels nice too, much better than was before, out of the kit box.
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