benh Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 Hopefully the glue/dust dries a bit lighter than it is at the moment! Still needs sanding. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 That's a very classy place to put your monogram 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 19 minutes ago, Richard R said: That's a very classy place to put your monogram 👍 I agree with @Richard R - that's very nicely conceived and done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 Rough cut of the top - starting to feel like I'm getting somewhere now! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 Quick fretboard update - wasn't happy with the colour contrast between fretboard/neck/body, so experimented with some spirit stain. Also inlaid the front dots, black mother of pearl to match the 12th fret inlay with some aluminium tubing around them. Happy with the results! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Agree the darker fretboard looks better (IMO obviously) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 On 17/06/2021 at 23:57, Andyjr1515 said: I agree. It adds a major touch of class He says, whilst planning to steal your idea - likely twirling his moustache while he does so 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Geek99 said: He says, whilst planning to steal your idea - likely twirling his moustache while he does so Actually, I stole the idea from him 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, benh said: Actually, I stole the idea from him 😂 🤫. Shhhhh! And stop twirling your moustache and cackling with maniacal laughter. It’s a dead giveaway 🤦♂️ Edited July 2, 2021 by Geek99 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 Side dots done too! Same process, aluminium tube inset with white MOP this time. Shame the bit wandered on the 12th fret (good job it's only for me!) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Lovely job!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 21 hours ago, benh said: Side dots done too! Same process, aluminium tube inset with white MOP this time. Shame the bit wandered on the 12th fret (good job it's only for me!) Sounds nice - any chance of a close-up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 59 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said: Sounds nice - any chance of a close-up? Certainly - front and side: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 26 minutes ago, benh said: Certainly - front and side: VERY nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 I'm actually looking for some advice - I'm trying to think of a way to nip fret tangs prior to hammering them in. I know the obvious choice is a fret tang nipper, but it's a significant expense for something which I will rarely use again. Anyone else have an alternative method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 1 hour ago, benh said: I'm actually looking for some advice - I'm trying to think of a way to nip fret tangs prior to hammering them in. I know the obvious choice is a fret tang nipper, but it's a significant expense for something which I will rarely use again. Anyone else have an alternative method? I used to use my side clippers (that I use also to cut the fretwire to size with) to cut in c5mm from the end and then at 90 degrees to take out the rectangle, then file flush to the bottom with a needle file 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamboy Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I do it the same as Andy described, but use a set of end cutters that I ground the face down on for pulling frets, they give me a close cut that doesn't need much filing. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 Spontaneous eBay purchase arrived this afternoon which will hopefully help with body shaping. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) A bit time consuming, but a small vice and a small file seem to be doing the job. Edited July 7, 2021 by benh phone autocorrected vice to American spelling - how dare it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 On 05/07/2021 at 19:07, benh said: Spontaneous eBay purchase arrived this afternoon which will hopefully help with body shaping. I have it’s bigger brother. One of the most if not the most important tools for me, it was a game changer when I got mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 Getting there! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 5 hours ago, HazBeen said: I have it’s bigger brother. One of the most if not the most important tools for me, it was a game changer when I got mine. I'm glad to hear that! I was pondering how to get the internal curves acceptable with only a jigsaw and hand sanding - I realised it was probably not going to happen without some help. Tested it on some scrap already to get a feel for it, impressed already. I may have a new favourite tool 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Frets are in! Also had a parcel from the Netherlands arrive with my 32" scale notched straight edge. Waste of money maybe, as it turns out it's dead straight as it is anyway! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 It begins... and very well might end badly! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 Getting there! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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