Summer Build Off 2022 - Get Ready!

[Lonnybass]

Speaking of the build off, here is how I personally like to prepare to build a new design for the build-off:

1. Full scale drawing of front/back and side views.
2. Inventory list of all purchased and made hardware and electronics needed based on scale drawing and plan.
3. Order all purchased components and compare to drawing and adjust as needed.
4. Secure/organize all of the lumber and materials for any built components involved in the design.
5. Design and create any and all templates for parts/components in the design.
6. Mill and dimension all lumber pieces to final specs ready for glue up.
7. Stand back and be satisfied with my preparation.
8. Change one seemingly meaningless specification, and then have to change several other things to accommodate this including new drawings, templates, purchases and dimensioning of final lumber.
9. At the last second, change back to the original plan rendering all of the previous extra work pointless.
10. Revisit Step 8 again and do it all one more time.
11. Almost quit the process entirely, go to the Basses forum and complain about Fenders in a passive aggressive way in several unrelated threads.
12. Contemplate leaving TB altogether.
13. Join the build off like nothing happened and make a bass that I'm not entirely satisfied with.

this is easily one of the greatest posts in Talkbass history.

 

[AudioTaper]

Taking the early steps I should have taken for the Winter 2021 buildoff....

 

[RichterScale]

Is that regulation?
Might need the refs to take a measurement.

 

[Beej]

The swarf extends life. The swarf expands consciousness. The swarf is vital to space travel.

They who control the swarf control the universe.

The sleepers must awaken.

 

[AudioTaper]

Is that regulation?
Might need the refs to take a measurement.

I know this isnt an 'official' measurement by the committee in Zürich, but I'm getting 3.5" (90mm) on the nose. I think it's good!

 

[J Posega]

I'm slowly acquiring the pieces, parts, bits, bobs, doodads, humdingers, hoozamawuts, thingamajigs, and miscellany for my entry into the Assembly category. By committing to taking part in the build-off, I'm also making sure I don't blow my whole gear budget buying all my parts in one shot, leaving my budgetless when some random shiny object I need shows up in the classifieds or on Reverb.

 

[Beej]

I'm slowly acquiring the pieces, parts, bits, bobs, doodads, humdingers, hoozamawuts, thingamajigs, and miscellany for my entry into the Assembly category. By committing to taking part in the build-off, I'm also making sure I don't blow my whole gear budget buying all my parts in one shot, leaving my budgetless when some random shiny object I need shows up in the classifieds or on Reverb.

We're getting closer! I've got nearly everything in place now too, but I'm sure some left field thing will come along at the last second.

 

[RichterScale]

I would grab at least one doohickey.
Just to have it.

 

[AudioTaper]

I've been:
Buying parts.
Plotting and planning designs and details
Testing stain and finishes
Making templates

This weekend I'm drying wood (after the cold front moves through, dont need to stress the grid any more than necessary)

Still have to build a thickness sander.

 

[2groggy]

I actually made some templates, putting me a month ahead of my usual schedule. (assuming that I don't decide to build something different)

 

[J Posega]

I would grab at least one doohickey.
Just to have it.

Good call, I'll check the usual places for quality doohickeys.

 

[Beej]

Good call, I'll check the usual places for quality doohickeys.

Lemme know if you find a good supplier, my last guy has been selling widgets as doohickeys... dang google translate...

 

[dwizum]

Clearly, you guys just need to start making your own doohickeys.

 

[BishopJP]

Trying to get my ducks in a row so I can take part in the Summer Build-Off...

I would like to use woods I have; any thoughts on combining cherry, wenge and pao ferro?

I also have some black limba...

Fresh out of doohickeys, but I think I have widget or two.

 

[dwizum]

Wenge is terrible for doohickeys unless you like getting a splinter every time you play with it.

 

[BishopJP]

I don't think my wenge is doohickey grade. I've got some purple heart, though...

 

[Gary_M]

I only use non-GMO, locally sourced, organic, farm to table doohickeys.

 

[TerribleTim68]

I only use non-GMO, locally sourced, organic, farm to table doohickeys.

Yeah, but are they gluten-free?

 

[Gary_M]

Yeah, but are they gluten-free?

DANGIT! I knew I forget something.

 

[Gary_M]

DANGIT! I knew I forget something.

And before you ask... YES, they are free-range doohickeys.