Number 3 it is. Man I hope this works...
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Number 3 it is. Man I hope this works...
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Kit builds: JBA-4M | STA-1M | AIB-1Q | TL-1 (in progress)
Side projects: Artist TC59 | Sheoak Dreaming | Spalted Marri Metal | Randy Vs | Sassafrassin' | St. Vincent
Some router action from last weekend.
More to go, but my first try at plunge routing gave me plenty of learning. Glad I was being very conservative with my line, because it bit a couple of times. I want to take another pass at the top with the router, then tidy it up with a file/rasp before routing the the bottom. I need to head to Timbecon on the weekend to buy a couple of new router bits, specifically pattern-following flush bits. Probably 1/2" and 1" depths. I've also ordered pickup and neck pocket routing templates from Stewmac, because that will be repeatable (as opposed to the body shape).
I need to sell some other shit to justify these current outlays I'm having to make...
Kit builds: JBA-4M | STA-1M | AIB-1Q | TL-1 (in progress)
Side projects: Artist TC59 | Sheoak Dreaming | Spalted Marri Metal | Randy Vs | Sassafrassin' | St. Vincent
Freehand routing is difficult. I still make a MDF template even if it is a one off, then use it with a pattern following bit to shape the real wood. I might see you at Timbecon!
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.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
You're probably very right. As I'm looking at the next two shapes I'm considering, it's probably a false economy to think not making a template will save me much time.
Kit builds: JBA-4M | STA-1M | AIB-1Q | TL-1 (in progress)
Side projects: Artist TC59 | Sheoak Dreaming | Spalted Marri Metal | Randy Vs | Sassafrassin' | St. Vincent
Yep, a template and pattern following bits certainly makes it a more enjoyable experience.
Had to compensate for a couple of freehand errors, so it will probably be about 8mm shorter than originally planned. But happy with that. So far.
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Looks good. Great that using the router was "more enjoyable".
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.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
The before and after photos speak for themselves. Looking good.
1) ES-5V
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...highlight=Es5v
2) ES-3 (Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=8953
3) GR-1SF (Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=9376
4) Non-Pit Bull Travelling Guitar.
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=10303
5) AES-1 Special (Unwanted Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=11118
Progress (and lots of new bits and pieces bought to get to this point).
Not really happy with the forstner bit I got, as it's got about a 5mm pilot, which could get you into trouble.
A few bits to tidy up, including the extra hb ears, but overall I'm happy with where it's at. Until I realise I still have to deal with power and control cavities.
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Kit builds: JBA-4M | STA-1M | AIB-1Q | TL-1 (in progress)
Side projects: Artist TC59 | Sheoak Dreaming | Spalted Marri Metal | Randy Vs | Sassafrassin' | St. Vincent
Looking good. How were the routing templates?
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.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
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