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Post by latestrummer on Dec 21, 2014 16:45:42 GMT -6
Pic 1 gluing in the first of the kerfing, I made this out of Mahogany door stop trim on my table saw, it pretty easy to make you just have to watch you fingers Pic 2 kerfing continued Pic 3 gluing on the tail block
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Post by latestrummer on Dec 21, 2014 16:51:50 GMT -6
Pic 1 half done the kerfing Pic 2kerfing the other side, I built these clamps out of scrap wood and some bolts , stole the idea from someone on line they work great to get down into the bottom and clamp the kerfing Pic 3 half done the kerfing but if you look at the top of the body to the right of the block I had some cracking , this was there after bending, the sides I used were rather figgured next time I'd use straighter grain.
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Post by latestrummer on Dec 21, 2014 16:59:00 GMT -6
Pic 1 small patch where the cracking was, used a piece from the first trial bending, thank goodness I don't clean up too often Pic 2 back to kerfing the top edge is easier as clothes pins work great! Pic 3 all kerfing is on, I clamed the sides to the post coming up to make sure the sides stayed square
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Post by latestrummer on Dec 21, 2014 17:05:03 GMT -6
Pic 1 kerfing done, I had 2 small removable braces to make sure the sides didn't wander in while gluing the back on, and I made sure I could get them out once glued up Pic 2 It took quite a bit of sanding and hand planing to get the back to fit just right then it was clamps, ropes, bungies and straps to keep it all tight! Pic 3 It's all one piece now! Staring to look like a guitar body!
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Post by latestrummer on Dec 21, 2014 17:10:04 GMT -6
Pic 1 cut out the cavity for the neck Pic 2making sure it'll fit Pic 3 tool I made to cut the trough for the perfling round the edge, I was nervous of how the African Mah would react to my router
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Post by latestrummer on Dec 21, 2014 17:14:20 GMT -6
Pic 1 the tool in action cutting the sides, the figgured Mah on the sides is what I was nervous about Pic 2 jig I made for the router, once the edge was cut Pic 3 trough cut on the back
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Post by latestrummer on Dec 21, 2014 17:20:00 GMT -6
This is a little backwards Pic 3 is purfling strips I cut and steamed sitting in the jig Pic 1 gluing on perfling Pic 2 more purfling
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Post by hoz on Dec 21, 2014 17:20:59 GMT -6
I never seen a clamping system like that, that's a good idea to steal or borrow, haha
Good looking build!
-CHris
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Post by latestrummer on Dec 21, 2014 17:23:39 GMT -6
Pic 1 cutting fret slots, because I tappered it ahead of time I had to measure and reclamp every time Pic 2 razer blade depth maker Pic 3 tapping in the frets
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Post by latestrummer on Dec 21, 2014 17:29:43 GMT -6
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Post by dnic on Dec 21, 2014 18:46:10 GMT -6
Very cool pictorial. Thanks for posting all these. The rosette design is very cool. I keep thinking that's the hardest part, to design a cool rosette that's your own but won't take as long to achieve as the whole build.
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Post by latestrummer on Dec 21, 2014 20:03:12 GMT -6
Pic 1 another mistake I glued the bridge on before putting the finish on, I should have taped out the location but instead there is some isses with the finish where it pooled up near the bridge, I'll know better next time Pic 2 used the pins to keep the bridge from moving Pic 3 ready for oil, I used Tru Oil on this guitar it is easy to use and finishes hard, it's made for gun stocks so it has to be able to take some abuse .
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Post by latestrummer on Dec 21, 2014 20:08:07 GMT -6
Pic 1 top with first coat of oil it works well as a grain filler as well Pic 2 Back with a couple coats Pic 3 Side with oil, you can see how figgured it is
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Post by latestrummer on Dec 21, 2014 20:21:40 GMT -6
Pic 1 headstock inlay, maple cap with Walnut inlay and a Mahogany diamond Pic 2 stringer up for the first time Pic 3 complete along with pic guard I added as the cedar top is soft and I'm not:) There was alot of playing around adjusting action and shimming the neck (Thanks Chris) to lower the action I used light strings as I didn't want it to fold in half from the tension but she has held up well. I have been playing her alot at home and at church and she sounds great. I will try to get a demo on here soon.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 21:25:20 GMT -6
So awesome! I too like the jig you made. Man I so want to try and build one. I know I asked this before. But do you think that birch would make a good acoustic? I may try and build one out of maple. I do have some walnut and mahogany, but I don't know if I have enough to make an acoustic. Hum... so glad you posted this. I may have some questions, if I get to start one...
EB
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