What's On Your Workbench?

[wraub]

This is precisely the sort of outside the cavity thinking I think I'm looking for.
I might even add a tone pot and just be done with it.

I would do a Bourns low-friction volume pot and a Switchcraft three-way toggle. Sod the other hole. Rock it hard.

 

[JIO]

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The finish is a genuine relic, in that it is covered in dents and scratches and wear from use and abuse... Part of me wants to refin the whole thing (and make the peghead match ) and part of me wants to embrace it as is. Maybe I'll post some pics in @JIO's Distressed thread... The color is called "Candy Red" apparently, but I keep calling it "Electric Blood", because I am an idiot. It does have a certain appeal, and it also very comfy. This Westone body makes my Strat feel chunky.

Again though, I mostly just want to play it, and record with it, so mostly focused on electronic options atm. Any suggestions for good inexpensive pots, caps and switches that aren't from the amazonians?

post away!

 

[Basshappi]

Drawers.

 

[Tsal]

This is precisely the sort of outside the cavity thinking I think I'm looking for.
I might even add a tone pot and just be done with it.

What it needs is a kill button, for all those fancy Buckethead solos.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

How about a summary of the last few weeks?
Shed / shop build: ( for the first time to have an actual workbench instead of a folding table in the side yard ) 10x10 with 8 foot 2x4 stud walls, a 4 Foot deep loft, 6' 4" above the floor. Insulating , cladding walls with 1/2" plywood. Insulating ceiling and cladding with 1/8" sanded appearance ply.

Short scale Tele:
8lb Gold Glitter P.

 

[MonetBass]

After the 8th and final coat of Tru Oil, and neck screw ferrules installed. Assembly will begin in a week!

 

[Slidlow]

***SOLD*** This came across my bench. I don't have any plan for it so I put it in the classifieds.
MIJ Loaded Body National Aria Teisco Others

 

[ctmullins]

That Teisco is awesome. Tempted!

 

[TerribleTim68]

It's for sure Christmas time and I've been deep in making gifts for people. I made a bunch of ornaments on the lathe but I will most likely keep this one. First time turning "on point" and while it wasn't perfect, I'm pretty happy with it for a first attempt.

Walnut "wing section" with purpleheart finials, finished simply with "Odie's Oil".

Edit:
Here's a pic of it in the tree.

 

[Fat Freddy]

It's for sure Christmas time and I've been deep in making gifts for people. I made a bunch of ornaments on the lathe but I will most likely keep this one. First time turning "on point" and while it wasn't perfect, I'm pretty happy with it for a first attempt.
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Walnut "wing section" with purpleheart finials, finished simply with "Odie's Oil".

 

[JIO]

This came across my bench. I don't have any plan for it so I put it in the classifieds.
MIJ Loaded Body National Aria Teisco Others
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If you type in 'vintage Japanese bass parts' on eBay - you will find many of the parts on that bass listing for exorbitant amounts. (knobs, pu's, bridge attachment bolts, pg, strap pegs) If it stalls, you may consider parting it out.

 

[Slidlow]

If you type in 'vintage Japanese bass parts' on eBay - you will find many of the parts on that bass listing for exorbitant amounts. (knobs, pu's, bridge attachment bolts, pg, strap pegs) If it stalls, you may consider parting it out.

Yes I know, but I thought i would offer it here first hoping someone would make a bass out of it. I'm not personally geared to maximizing $$. As long as I can cover costs on stuff like this I'm okay.

 

[Gilmourisgod]

@MonetBass
Is that a sapele mahogany body? 1/4 sawn? Gorgeous! I have a piece of that on my watch list on Ebay for a build, much more character than a honduran mahogany body.

 

[MonetBass]

@MonetBass
Is that a sapele mahogany body? 1/4 sawn? Gorgeous! I have a piece of that on my watch list on Ebay for a build, much more character than a honduran mahogany body.

Good eye! It's one piece of sapele, cut in half (for the planer) then glued back together. Yes it is stunning, especially with the finish.

 

[Gilmourisgod]

That Teisco is awesome. Tempted!

I Nominate You, Sir Mullins, to rescue this body from Teisco Dumpster Obscurity.

 

[ctmullins]

I Nominate You, Sir Mullins, to rescue this body from Teisco Dumpster Obscurity.

It just takes the tiniest of nudges sometimes. I can always count on you, GiG, to push me towards excellence! Or folly. Either way!

@Slidlow , PM incoming!

Edit: Heard back, I was too late....

 

[rojo412]

Got a new bandsaw blade today and cut some tops...

(cut this a while back)

I love a new bandsaw blade (and a planer).

 

[dwizum]

Second to last one is great!

What blade did you get?

 

[postalflunkie]

Yowza!

 

[rojo412]

I get the Lenox blades from carbide.com. They are 1/2”, 4tpi, alternate hook. They need to be really sharp for a 8”+ boards, but when they are fresh, it’s like buttah!