AJs Build LP-1

[AJ]

Hi,
I'm going to make a start on the kit in the next few days.... I hope.. :?

I'm currently waiting on the wood tone to arrive, but due to regulations governing flammable goods transportation, I do expect it to take a little bit of time to arrive, however, a different story I am experiencing with goods ordered from 50 k from my house and supposedly delivery via courier.... am not in the least bit impressed now with "FASTWAY COURIERS" .... WARNING DON'T USE THEM..
Items ordered were -
10/12 radius sanding block, 1 meter of copper shielding tape, 1 meter of 4 core shielded wire... here's a look at the track able delivery.....








What is so wrong with this picture..... :x
I could of driven over to the shop, had lunch , even a ciggy... and been back home in under 2 hrs... even in Melbourne traffic clogged freeways... definitely not a happy camper with them.... I doubt I will get the items now before next Tuesday due to Easter...

[Gavin1393]

Driver is clearly asleep somewhere along the road....

[dingobass]

I would be asking, no, insisting on my money back. This is unacceptable....

On the bright side, you should get your Wudtone on Tuesday ..... If Aussie Post get it right..

[keloooe]

Quote from dingobass on March 29, 2013, 17:20
I would be asking, no, insisting on my money back. This is unacceptable....

On the bright side, you should get your Wudtone on Tuesday ..... If Aussie Post get it right..

I'm expecting the rest of my stuff on Tuesday as well!
And I agree with AJ, you can get anywhere here in Melbs on any day and be back home in a couple of hours...ya should have done it yourself, so much easier...

[AJ]

Quote from keloooe on March 30, 2013, 07:38

Quote from dingobass on March 29, 2013, 17:20
I would be asking, no, insisting on my money back. This is unacceptable....

On the bright side, you should get your Wudtone on Tuesday ..... If Aussie Post get it right..

I'm expecting the rest of my stuff on Tuesday as well!
And I agree with AJ, you can get anywhere here in Melbs on any day and be back home in a couple of hours...ya should have done it yourself, so much easier...

Wood tone arrived today while I was out (visiting very sick Mil in hossy). TY Pit bull for the excellent service... on another not tho.. the courier also visited some time after 11 am today... and only left a calling card... so back on the merry-go-round with them during business hrs in the morning, before I head back into the hossy again.
I did send a message to the company I purchased the block, wire n copper from tho... think I said I was not a happy camper in the least..

[AJ]

Finally got time now to start the build, so first job I did was to make a straightedge to do the frets, made that from a flat bar aluminum notched out to suit the LP.. came up ok Used my spirit level with double sided tape and a steel rule, then sandpaper stuck to that to get the "gauge trued to a known straight edge. Checked neck and showed the neck to be fairly straight..
I then did a trial fit of the gear and neck to find the scale ... is 626mmm. so tomorrow is onto doing the fret leveling and sanding of the body.

[Gavin1393]

I am in awe I am so impressed with your notched straight edge!

[adam]

Looking good AJ.

[keloooe]

Quote from Gavin1393 on April 14, 2013, 17:01
I am in awe I am so impressed with your notched straight edge!

Yeah, my eyes went to the size of bowling balls when I saw the straightedge!

[AJ]

Quote from keloooe on April 16, 2013, 13:37

Quote from Gavin1393 on April 14, 2013, 17:01
I am in awe I am so impressed with your notched straight edge!

Yeah, my eyes went to the size of bowling balls when I saw the straightedge!

ty guys

Yesterday was a lost day, the diamond file from stew macks is still in transit, and the weather was not good to be playing under the back carport.

Today arrives, so out under the carport to do some sanding etc on the body, had a largish dent in the side, took a long time to sand/ scrape out along with a few glue patches. Mainly concentrated on the sides and thought I had it up to speed to do the deep color coat to the sides n back.. should of waited to recheck tomorrow for any wayward scratches that I may have missed (or in the least cleaned the glasses.lol)... bugga...they show up like neon signs. Think the sides have character with some heavily stained areas and some super light spots ... (first coat of deep color).