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Winter 2017 Build Off - Padauk Single Cut
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Nuts and bolts at the ends, but I was checking it and the pipes were bowing in towards the center, so I cut a piece of mdf the width of the ends and wedged it between the pipes and turned it over and drove mdf screws through along the rest of the length to keep them straight.
I forgot to post this too. I made a second router base for the new jig. This one is for the truss rod and stiffening rod routes. It made it a lot easier and a much quicker setup for me. Just line up with the centerline on the bottom board.
For some reason I hadn't thought of this before, but I was about to buy another mdf board to make a 4' straight edge and I walked by the "Value bin" of shelving at Menards for $2.49. I checked the shelves against each other and all of them had straight edges, so I bought one.
I slotted and jointed the fretboard.
Ready for binding.
I'll have to get back down there soon and glue that up and also epoxy in the stiffening rods.
For some reason I hadn't thought of this before, but I was about to buy another mdf board to make a 4' straight edge and I walked by the "Value bin" of shelving at Menards for $2.49. I checked the shelves against each other and all of them had straight edges, so I bought one.
I slotted and jointed the fretboard.
Ready for binding.
I'll have to get back down there soon and glue that up and also epoxy in the stiffening rods.
Cool jig. Do you have any hot glue or anything between the pipes and the base board near the center of the pipes? Particularly with the truss rod routing sled, I'd be concerned about bending the PVC sideways if I put any side force on it by mistake.
It worked well. I cut a piece of mdf the width of the pipes at the end and wedged it between the pipes in each area I was putting in the screws to make sure it was even along the length.
Good idea on the jig. Thanks. (In other words, I’m stealing it) What size PVC did you use and how long did you make it?
We've been getting a ton of snow and it's covering the window in the workshop so it feels like night down there.
Those pictures are all from yesterday morning, so there's a lot more snow now.
I glued on the binding one side at a time.
I used my jeweler's saw to cut out the control cover.
It worked well.
These layers are ready for gluing. I am making a wenge control cover too, I think I might end up liking it more than the limba grain match. I think I'll keep both.
I'm starting to look into spray equipment... this is new to me, can anyone give some advice on what I need? I have an 8 gallon, 2 HP compressor from Harbor Freight. I'm using shellac and EM6000 water based lacquer. Not sure if I'll spray the shellac or not.
I know in the water based finish thread, Bruce Johnson said he uses the Ingersoll Rand 200G for water based finishes and in one of my previous threads (I don't remember which one) someone said the Harbor Freight HVLP gravity feed gun works well too. I think there was another recommendation, but can't find it. Neither of the 2 above come with anything but the gun, so I'm wondering what all I NEED in order to use it. And, which type of gun you guys recommend and what settings and tip size to use.
Those pictures are all from yesterday morning, so there's a lot more snow now.
I glued on the binding one side at a time.
I used my jeweler's saw to cut out the control cover.
It worked well.
These layers are ready for gluing. I am making a wenge control cover too, I think I might end up liking it more than the limba grain match. I think I'll keep both.
I'm starting to look into spray equipment... this is new to me, can anyone give some advice on what I need? I have an 8 gallon, 2 HP compressor from Harbor Freight. I'm using shellac and EM6000 water based lacquer. Not sure if I'll spray the shellac or not.
I know in the water based finish thread, Bruce Johnson said he uses the Ingersoll Rand 200G for water based finishes and in one of my previous threads (I don't remember which one) someone said the Harbor Freight HVLP gravity feed gun works well too. I think there was another recommendation, but can't find it. Neither of the 2 above come with anything but the gun, so I'm wondering what all I NEED in order to use it. And, which type of gun you guys recommend and what settings and tip size to use.
Cute pup!
We had about ten inches on this side of the state yesterday, I was just out snowblowing again.. fun times.
I've been using the Ingersoll Rand sprayer with pretty good results. I have a HF gun but it's junk. Funny thing, it looks almost the same as the IR gun, but it's not. I use the tip that came with the IR gun with pretty good results. Low pressure, like under 20, closer to 10, wide open on the spray pattern and volume. Other than the compressor, you'll need a pressure gauge at the gun, and of course a hose.
With 8 gallon tank, the compressor will likely cycle pretty often. I have a 21 gallon tank and it kicks on every couple of minutes.
You'll also need mixing cups if you'll be tinting or coloring the clear. I like the kind with tops, so I can mix and then save the un-used portion. 8 oz and 16 oz seem to be good sizes.
Inline filter isn't a bad idea either.
Love it when you guys help each other out so readily...
Love it when you guys help each other out so readily...
I really appreciate how helpful everyone is here!
Need to organize. I did a bit after these pictures.
I got the body layers glued up.
Scraped the binding on the fretboard, followed with sanding.
Shaped the fretboard end.
I didn't have enough clamps to glue the fretboard on today. Need more.
I got the body layers glued up.
Scraped the binding on the fretboard, followed with sanding.
Shaped the fretboard end.
I didn't have enough clamps to glue the fretboard on today. Need more.
I had a guy once ask me, "How many clamps will I need for guitar building?"
I said, "more"
P.s. I am more and more impressed with the work that you're doing. There are a few people on this forum that do work to a level that makes me think, "I'm a hack and imposter. I need to find a different hobby". You're one of them.
P.s.s. that's a compliment.
I said, "more"
P.s. I am more and more impressed with the work that you're doing. There are a few people on this forum that do work to a level that makes me think, "I'm a hack and imposter. I need to find a different hobby". You're one of them.
P.s.s. that's a compliment.
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