Drak Posted August 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 That is no attitude to take here in the 'in progress' section. Show us the goods or take a seat in the back row PS, I live in Crab Country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorecki Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 PS, I live in Crab Country. ← Let's see, would that either be Las Vegas or Amsterdam? Running away...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 That is no attitude to take here in the 'in progress' section. Show us the goods or take a seat in the back row PS, I live in Crab Country. ← Yes sir! Will have pics later today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 By the way, Drak, when I was in your lovely state (in a town that starts with 'A' and ends with 'nnapolis'), I had the best crab soup, and perhaps the best food substance I have ever experienced at a little place called Buddy's Crab and Ribs. Is all the food in your area that good?! On topic, though, I love the idea for this buildoff. Keep in mind that voting begins before the end of the month (on the 23rd? I'm really not sure on this one!), so good luck! As for the finish, a nice tiger's eye finish would be stunning. However, I'm sure that whatever you end up with will be great. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtommyb Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 erm shouldnt you have a seperate vote for your build off as you never know another build may come in the GOTM and steal some of your votes making it a bit unfair. *Cough-voteformine-Cough* T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted August 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 I just got home from work, time to go to work on the Tele now, lots to do, lots to do tonight. Gotta be ready for routing by tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted August 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Here is the first pic. The chamber has been routed in the body horn, and the veneer is being glued to the P-heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Here is the rear veneer, I've recut the join lines straight with a 4' rule, ready to tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 And now the veneer tape is applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 And why a stupid pic of the scrap pieces???? It's called PRACTICING ON SCRAP YOU SNAPPERHEADS!!!!! SAVE THOSE SCRAP PIECES AND TRY YOUR COLORS ON THEM FIRST, BECAUSE DRAK DOES IT!!! I don't ALWAYS do this, but with veneer, you ain't got many shots at the gold ring, so I will glue these pieces down to a piece of plywood or something to get my colors down before I ever aim a gun at the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Now, I have carefully traced out the pattern of the rear cover, and carefully cut it out with a sharp utility knife. This piece will be glued to a 1/4" piece of scrap wood I have lying about, it will be returned to the body later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 And here, the rear of the body. You might think these pics are superfluous, but your not reading the whole story they have to tell. The placement of the rear cover cutout on the veneer was very carefully figured out beforehand, that's why the tracing of the body shape is on the veneer to begin with, so I could place the correct cover location. Then, I needed to trace that over to the rear of the body, so when I glue the rear veneer on, it is placed perfectly where I want it to be. You can't see it, but I have lined up the bottom veneer to be in -perfect- centerline harmony with the top also. Everything has to be planned and plotted out beforehand, and when you go to the glueup, it had better get glued down exactly where it's supposed to be, or else! PS, both veneers are on and drying now, and they came out great, the rear is perfectly located directly above this marker, exactly where it's supposed to be. All is well for the time being, mkore pics tomorrow, where all the routing will take place. So what do you think of the figure of the veneer? You think it looks pretty damn similar to BigD's toppuh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guitarfrenzy Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 The guitars looking good Drak, It's great to see someone who actually cares that the veneer is centered correctly.. lol Attention to detail.. you know that's what is wrong with a lot of hobby builders; they run into trouble and tend to say, "that's good enough", when they should have planned ahead and not settled for anything less than the best they can do. Flawless work as usual Drak.. I'll be checking up on this thread to see how it turns out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myka Guitars Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Drak, that is some wicked veneer! I thought you mentioned something about a handicap and then you pull this out!?! Tricky, tricky This will make a sweet Tele in your hands. Anything special for the neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGGR Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 (edited) Here is the rear veneer, I've recut the join lines straight with a 4' rule, ready to tape. Drak? Why did you position the outline of the body on the veneer like this. On the posted pic I spot a little black spot in the veneer, near the back of the lower horn...... Moving the outline a little to the north, would have prevented the little black pot to appear in the guitar. Or will this spot disappear when staining top??? Edited August 30, 2005 by RGGR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 I thought you mentioned something about a handicap and then you pull this out!?! Well, the entire reason behind the Tele buildoff was that the veneer I had bought looked so much like Derek's top, enough to call them a match for competition's sake, that we were both presented with a piece of figured Maple wood of the same quality/figure, so the figure of the veneer drove the decision to do this whole rushed 30-day thing, that it was almost identical to Derek's top, and thus, it was an even match, the only -edge- we had was our individual finishing abilities, and that was what the competition was about to begin with. I positioned the body to the quilt and where I wanted the figure to fall on the body, and yes, the spot will be covered up with the dark edge-burst. I ordered the Glendale bridges yesterday, and the guitar is now ready for all the routing that will happen tonight. The weather for this weekend is supposed to be -perfect- for shooting, so no slipups between now and then, that is my window of opportunity that cannot be missed if this whoile thing is to come off in time! ...gotta get that headstock veneer on too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Damn nice veneer Drak, is it thick enough for a 2 step stain job, or are you sealing it and shooting the dyes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdguitars Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 that figures better than mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOJO Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Here is the rear veneer, I've recut the join lines straight with a 4' rule, ready to tape. ← wow!! hard to believe thats going to be the back of the guitar.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myka Guitars Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 (edited) Well, the entire reason behind the Tele buildoff was that the veneer I had bought looked so much like Derek's top, enough to call them a match for competition's sake, that we were both presented with a piece of figured Maple wood of the same quality/figure, so the figure of the veneer drove the decision to do this whole rushed 30-day thing, that it was almost identical to Derek's top, and thus, it was an even match, the only -edge- we had was our individual finishing abilities, and that was what the competition was about to begin with.← I know. I was merely commenting on the intensity of that maple. Competition or not it gives you an edge. It is a stunning and beautiful figure. Looking forward to the next updates! Edited August 30, 2005 by Myka Guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Shhhh. I just came home for lunch and routed the final body shape and the neck pocket, pics to follow later today, and more routing tonight! Dammit David, you have given Derek enough reason to cry foul now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBlessTexas Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Man, that maple is gorgeous. I can't wait to see the finished product. Remember the Alamo, and God Bless Texas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t1r12003 Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Shhhh. I just came home for lunch and routed the final body shape and the neck pocket, pics to follow later today, and more routing tonight! Dammit David, you have given Derek enough reason to cry foul now! ← That's great. I don't know how many times I've gone back to work with sawdust in my hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Yes very nice figure.. you and I are at the same stage.. routing out the body. I hope to have my neck pocket and pickup cavities routed out this evening as well. Ah, the fun part.. What are you going to do as far as the neck goes? Quilted Maple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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