Metal-j Posted August 27, 2006 Report Share Posted August 27, 2006 Is it possible to make a King V with the ends coming to a pointed spike instead of the blocky pointed edge. The reason i ask is i want to know if there would be any problems along the way of building it. Metal-J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal-j Posted August 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Nobody? Im a semi-newb to building guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightLamp Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 (edited) I don't see why not? If you're building a custom body you can do anything! Has it been done before, probably: Alexi Laiho Signature That's not a king V, but you get the idea...either way, the technique invloves using a Chamfer bit: Chamfer Bit Alternatively, you can just do it by hand with a rasp, sandpaper, and a lot of patience. Cheers, Nish Edit: Here we go! http://www.jacksonguitars.com/products/sea...rtno=2803040803 Edited August 28, 2006 by MidnightLamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal-j Posted August 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 The only thing im worried about is the tips of the spikes chipping off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Any sharp point is liable to chip. However, in this situation, you've got the grain running down to the tip of the spike (not across it) so that adds a lot of strength. Just be careful when handling the thing, and use a nice, strong wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 I've often pondered on how to strengthen tips. Would using CA or epoxy as grain filler prior to finishing impart any significant additional strength to the wood's grain structure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Here's an inspired metal-design freebie*. Cap the tips with metal. Think steel-toed cowboy boots. Then hone an edge on 'em... *First recommended to Metal Matt about a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal-j Posted August 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I think i might go with the metal tips. Does anyone know where i can find the dimensions on a king v? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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