Misterg
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Thank you! - It's an "OM size acoustic guitar", 2nd one down in the link. The plans are good.
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Daft question but how do you bend the wood?
Always fancied playing the guitar. Be even more incentive to learn if I made it too.
Misterg
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Heat, mostly, and a damp cloth:
Hey! Welding content: Some aluminium tube squashed to give it a tighter curve, some brackets welded on, and the end capped off (but any old bit of tube would have worked, just I didn't have anything suitable):
Blowlamp up its backside:
Get it good and hot, then just coax the wood around it (two hands needed, but one was holding the camera here). Damp cloth to provide a little steam and (hopefully) prevent scorching.
(There's a build thread over on the Fretboard forum here )
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If that's for me, yes. Why?
No wonder I was getting de ja vu when eventually posted it in the correct thread.
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Heat, mostly, and a damp cloth:
Hey! Welding content: Some aluminium tube squashed to give it a tighter curve, some brackets welded on, and the end capped off (but any old bit of tube would have worked, just I didn't have anything suitable):
Blowlamp up its backside:
Get it good and hot, then just coax the wood around it (two hands needed, but one was holding the camera here). Damp cloth to provide a little steam and (hopefully) prevent scorching.
(There's a build thread over on the Fretboard forum here )
Fantastic work.
I made one at a class, so know the amount of work that goes into making an acoustic, however I didn't have to make all the tooling or go into half the detail you did (I never knew solid linings were a thing) and your inlay work is amazing.
By coincidence, the one I made was an Gibson L-00 copy like the first plan you linked to.
I'm off to properly read your build thread.
Thanks for posting.
Today I made.... Holes! In the side of my campervan conversion.
There's something very "wrong" about cutting holes in perfectly sound panels!
But, my vintage 3-way fridge needs ventilation & an exhaust- so it had to be done.
I'd already built a new kitchen unit to align with the van inner framework, and insulated with PIR sides and top to segregate the ventilated area behind the fridge from the living space - so I made a few neasurements, slapped on some blue madling tape and had at it with a drill & a mini grinder.
The exposed cuts were painted with Bilt Hamber Electrox before the vents & exhaust were fitted.
Quite a faff to get the fridge electrics, exhaust connection, gas, and the gas connection for the grill and hob all hooked-up & tidied up - but it's all in (including lagging and segregating the hot & cold water pipes that run behind the grill pan & through the space behind & above the back of the fridge).
Still much to do, but I'm happy to get that part of the task out of the way.
(I'm on a budget, and had the fridge and sink/drainer/hob/grill which I've shortened to suit - but I actually like these old fridges - they are robust, quieter, very efficient and frugal to run compared to the pricey 12v compressor fridges that are in vogue - so I'd have fitted one anyway)
There's something very "wrong" about cutting holes in perfectly sound panels!
But, my vintage 3-way fridge needs ventilation & an exhaust- so it had to be done.
I'd already built a new kitchen unit to align with the van inner framework, and insulated with PIR sides and top to segregate the ventilated area behind the fridge from the living space - so I made a few neasurements, slapped on some blue madling tape and had at it with a drill & a mini grinder.
The exposed cuts were painted with Bilt Hamber Electrox before the vents & exhaust were fitted.
Quite a faff to get the fridge electrics, exhaust connection, gas, and the gas connection for the grill and hob all hooked-up & tidied up - but it's all in (including lagging and segregating the hot & cold water pipes that run behind the grill pan & through the space behind & above the back of the fridge).
Still much to do, but I'm happy to get that part of the task out of the way.
(I'm on a budget, and had the fridge and sink/drainer/hob/grill which I've shortened to suit - but I actually like these old fridges - they are robust, quieter, very efficient and frugal to run compared to the pricey 12v compressor fridges that are in vogue - so I'd have fitted one anyway)
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Hey! Its filled a pram 3 times over. Small but potent
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Back to woodbothering, something I knocked together in a previous life. One of a pair actually, this is at my Ex's house and the other is here at my house:
Mostly American Cherry with Black Walnut panels, the other has Padauk in the panels. I also made the boxes on top and the lamp which is Pitch Pine, boxes are mostly Cocobolo and Ironwood with a bit of Lignum Vitae. Top of the big box is Ropala Lacewood. When I look around today, the price of exotic hardwoods is just astronomical and there is no quantity, they are all little bits, I have thrown bigger pieces in the scrap bin of those that are offered for sale.
Mostly American Cherry with Black Walnut panels, the other has Padauk in the panels. I also made the boxes on top and the lamp which is Pitch Pine, boxes are mostly Cocobolo and Ironwood with a bit of Lignum Vitae. Top of the big box is Ropala Lacewood. When I look around today, the price of exotic hardwoods is just astronomical and there is no quantity, they are all little bits, I have thrown bigger pieces in the scrap bin of those that are offered for sale.
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Last weekend I decided to make another box out of American Black Walnut. All hand tools.
There was no reason to make a box: just that I'd been doing a lot of metalwork and turning and I was missing using hand planes and chisels.
The lid is just a slidey thing:
It was nice to try out the new chisel handles I made recently and they felt comfortable to use. I was pleased I could still do mitred-corner dovetails after a few months' break!
Finish is Mike's Magic Mix as usual.
There was no reason to make a box: just that I'd been doing a lot of metalwork and turning and I was missing using hand planes and chisels.
The lid is just a slidey thing:
It was nice to try out the new chisel handles I made recently and they felt comfortable to use. I was pleased I could still do mitred-corner dovetails after a few months' break!
Finish is Mike's Magic Mix as usual.
Superb work.Well, I finished it today, but started it a while back. (Apologies - no metal or welding, but the fretboard, mother of pearl inlays, and bridge were made on my CNC.)
August 2023
Today (OK, yesterday)
(Rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard & European spruce soundboard. The body finish is French polished shellac, the neck is Tru OIl. Made to the 'OM' plans from here.)
Does it sound good as good as it looks?
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Beer yeast Bread.
Gluten Free Scones for a nice friend.
Guilt Ridden Chocolate and fudge cake, for ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gluten Free Scones for a nice friend.
Guilt Ridden Chocolate and fudge cake, for ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Misterg
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Thanks! First impressions are that it is surprisingly loud and resonant, but I haven’t set it up well enough to play properly yet. I’m giving it a week or so under string tension then I’ll level the frets and tweak the nut and saddle to get the action right.Superb work.
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A mobile plinth to park 5" gauge locos on.
Chassis made from bits of old bridge!
Quite a bit needed removing.
Welding happened! The trusty Cebora Turbo 130 was used to glue these together. It does seem to work best on the highest setting.
Be kind I only weld once or twice a year
Chassis made from bits of old bridge!
Quite a bit needed removing.
Welding happened! The trusty Cebora Turbo 130 was used to glue these together. It does seem to work best on the highest setting.
Be kind I only weld once or twice a year
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Just got the adjusters fitted, had to modify the right side slightly as the nuts locking tabs weren't getting full engagement, quick trip to the workshop and milled out a pocket 3mm deep for the washer and all is good.
Makes adjusting the chain a breeze compared to the oem method, so very happy
Makes adjusting the chain a breeze compared to the oem method, so very happy
