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#861
mapleglo said:
That's actually pretty nice. I may have to order another piece of aluminum though. I don't think I have enough left to do that in one piece. It's too hot outside to check that right now - over 110° I tend to stay inside.

I found this Skil band saw at the thrift store this morning for $60.00.

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I know it's an entry level tool, total hobbyist level, and not capable of doing a resaw, but for shaping a body or a head stock, I think it may come in handy. If I can find a metal blade, that'll make cutting aluminum a lot easier. Even came with an extra blade and the owner's manual. They also had a matching scroll saw, but I have no room for this, no less yet another power tool.
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I have a 14" Delta with a riser block that is set up with a 3/4" blade that is used only for straight cuts or resawing. All of my bodies get cut out on a little 9" bandsaw, not much different than the one you have there. They are nice little tools to have around.
 
#862
mapleglo said:
On to the pictures.

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You can really see the chips on the front top edge of the headstock in that last one. I guess I won't be too upset when I get my first real ding.

Anyway, what a long, strange trip it's been. Thanks to everyone who expressed interest, posted comments, suggestions, and helpful advise, and for all the support. Special thanks to JIO for his help with the headstock design, for Hopkins with his help with the Tung oil finish suggestions, and to everyone who helped with the final truss rod cover decision.
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I LOVE how this turned out!!!
 
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Hopkins said:
I have a 14" Delta with a riser block that is set up with a 3/4" blade that is used only for straight cuts or resawing. All of my bodies get cut out on a little 9" bandsaw, not much different than the one you have there. They are nice little tools to have around.
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Yes, it was too good of a deal to pass up. It's been a while since I set up a band saw. I'll have to read through the manual carefully. I've always been a little fearful of these tools - I saw a blade break once, and it flew across the room, wreaking havoc with everything in its path.

BTL said:
I LOVE how this turned out!!!
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Thanks, I'm really happy with it.
 
#864
My little bandsaw probably has a little more resaw height, but has less throat width, by the looks of it. And a smaller plate. But a small bandsaw is so much better than no bandsaw, it's just fantastic. It looks like you should be able to at least resaw a fretboard with that as long as it is pre-trimmed to near final width.
 
#865
mapleglo said:
That's actually pretty nice. I may have to order another piece of aluminum though. I don't think I have enough left to do that in one piece. It's too hot outside to check that right now - over 110° I tend to stay inside.

I found this Skil band saw at the thrift store this morning for $60.00.

s1qpea.jpg


I know it's an entry level tool, total hobbyist level, and not capable of doing a resaw, but for shaping a body or a head stock, I think it may come in handy. If I can find a metal blade, that'll make cutting aluminum a lot easier. Even came with an extra blade and the owner's manual. They also had a matching scroll saw, but I have no room for this, no less yet another power tool.
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Wow that is cool
 
#866
Thanks! We stop by the thrift store often. You never know what you'll find. A couple of months ago, we found a bag of stands, 3 speakers stands and two mic stands for $20.00. I use the mic stands all the time, and they're pretty good ones, with telescoping booms and locking pivots. DR pro, or something.

I tried out the band saw this morning after taking some time to set it up. I'm making a black pick guard for my 4003 - want to go all black.

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#867
Now that's a tool I could use for guard making! I see you've used a newer guard for a pattern. Since 97 RIC's been making them with a couple of really bad humps in them that ruin the original flow of the older guards. Look at a pre 97 guard and you'll see what I mean.
 
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#868
Aceonbass said:
Now that's a tool I could use for guard making! I see you've used a newer guard for a pattern. Since 97 RIC's been making them with a couple of really bad humps in them that ruin the original flow of the older guards. Look at a pre 97 guard and you'll see what I mean.
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Yes, I used the existing pick guard from my 2013 4003 to trace the outline. I'm not sure I like the older version any more, or the newer ones any less.

In any event, the band saw made for quick and easy cutting. I might get a thinner blade, which should allow for better cutting around the curves.
 
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wraub said:
You have got to let me know where this thrift store is... :)
Nice score.
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Saint Vincent De Paul, on 7th Street between Northern and Dunlop - 8231 N. 7th St. We continue to find gems there, probably like once month.

joelns said:
I don't think anything is actually truly black. If it was, you would see something that looks like a hole in space. :laugh:
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That's the color I'm looking for!
 
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Mapleglo
I'm a new poster, just stumbled on this thread. Amazing bass! I'm not a Lemmy fan, but the bass is gorgeous. I asked Aislin the same question in the "Birth of a Bass" thread, as I am working out CAD drawings for my own "Hossenfeffer" bass copy (purely a one-off tribute for my own use). Did you end up incorporating any neck angle to get it to work with the bridge saddle heights? I also wondered how high your fingerboard ended up above the body plane at centerline. I saw the same set of templates on e-bay, now they seem to have vanished. I bought a set of hand-drawn plans from JAG guitars of England, but they are not too accurate, and missing some crucial dimensions. The hand of John Hall has not yet reached England, but I'm sure it will eventually.
 
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JIO said:
I too am a big fan of the thrift stores - have scored many deals over the years. You never know what you'll find.
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Yeah, we stop by a few times a month. It's like hitting the jackpot sometimes. I got that Black and Decker workmate for $8.00, now that I think of it.

Gilmourisgod said:
Mapleglo
I'm a new poster, just stumbled on this thread. Amazing bass! I'm not a Lemmy fan, but the bass is gorgeous. I asked Aislin the same question in the "Birth of a Bass" thread, as I am working out CAD drawings for my own "Hossenfeffer" bass copy (purely a one-off tribute for my own use). Did you end up incorporating any neck angle to get it to work with the bridge saddle heights? I also wondered how high your fingerboard ended up above the body plane at centerline. I saw the same set of templates on e-bay, now they seem to have vanished. I bought a set of hand-drawn plans from JAG guitars of England, but they are not too accurate, and missing some crucial dimensions. The hand of John Hall has not yet reached England, but I'm sure it will eventually.
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Thanks! I did not use any neck angle on this. The fretboard was a little over 1/2" above the body, due to the extra high bridge I used. I'd guess a regular bridge could do with half that.

Gilmourisgod said:
MAPLEGLO,
Thought you might appreciate this link, in a kind of train-wreck/horror-show way. What will those wacky Chinese get up to next?
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"The Body Carving Electricity Bass With Case"
Think of all the hours you could have saved!
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Ha! Yes, I've seen reports about that bass. I think one or two TB'ers actually own one, and have actually said a few good words about them. Not up to Ric standards, but not a bad value.
 
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Gilmourisgod said:
MAPLEGLO,
Thought you might appreciate this link, in a kind of train-wreck/horror-show way. What will those wacky Chinese get up to next?
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"The Body Carving Electricity Bass With Case"
Think of all the hours you could have saved!
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- that is one sorry MIC POC. I know China is capable of much better and refuse to contribute one cent to support garbage like that. Don't lower your standards because it's "affordable" - this is the slippery slope you always hear about. Needless to say, even jokingly - that crap shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence as Nexy's bass. Seriously - respect someone who builds an instrument out of love - not bottom-line.
 
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