benh Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Body glue up 🤞🏻 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I think it's has been said before..."you can never have enough clamps". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 41 minutes ago, TheGreek said: I think it's has been said before..."you can never have enough clamps". Very true - I think I could do with some more to be honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoss32 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 "more clamps is best clamps" -me, 2021 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 More wood - neck, take two! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 And a new toy to play with - kindly given to me by my father in law, a planer/thicknesser 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 5 hours ago, benh said: And a new toy to play with - kindly given to me by my father in law, a planer/thicknesser Game changer! Absolutely love mine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 9 hours ago, benh said: And a new toy to play with - kindly given to me by my father in law, a planer/thicknesser Yeah, an 8” machine methinks? Will do lots of good things for you I have a very similar one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 hour ago, HazBeen said: Yeah, an 8” machine methinks? Will do lots of good things for you I have a very similar one. Yup, 8" looks about right. Needs a bit of a clean up and possibly some new blades, but can't complain when it's free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Definitely happier with how this neck is turning out! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Looks good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Scarf joint glue up. Certainly feel like this is going better already, in hindsight I should have practiced with some cheapo wood first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 28/07/2021 at 19:35, spacecowboy said: You'll learn to love the processes, every build I've done has had a "oh FFS" moment! Absolutely! Stuff going wrong is always an opportunity to learn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 02/08/2021 at 12:18, benh said: More wood - neck, take two! Get used to it, those parcels will get more frequent as you start thinking 'Ooh that will look nice next time'........!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Small update - neck is nearly there, will update with pics when it's a bit further along 🙂 started on the cavities, and pre-wiring the rather special preamp courtesy of @mhoss32 - more info to follow! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 A few more progress shots. Much happier with how this neck is turning out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 Getting there! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) Routed the neck pocket - scary stuff. I'm still a bit twitchy. It's not perfect but I'm quite pleased for a first attempt! Edited September 4, 2021 by benh spelling (stupid autocorrect) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 Couldn't resist a quick mock up! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Looking great!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Yup - looking very good. Nice clean routing there, too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) Making a start on refining the body shaping - used a roundover bit in the router first, then on to rasps. Work in progress! Edited September 7, 2021 by benh Added second pic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 Stained the back and sides, and made a control cavity cover + truss rod access cover today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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