angry_jeremy Posted November 3, 2003 Report Share Posted November 3, 2003 What is the best way to go about carving a top, Les Paul/McCarty-style? I've seen a few router methods and some stuff that's done with files and scrapers, etc. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted November 3, 2003 Report Share Posted November 3, 2003 did you read thu some of the resent posts about this? http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.ph...?showtopic=2922 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted November 3, 2003 Report Share Posted November 3, 2003 My list of ways to carve a guitar.. rated also.. lol 1. CNC Router 2. Wood Duplicator(Gemini makes good one) 3. 4 1/2" Grinder You could use other things like spokeshave etc. etc. just gonna take you longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 I put together this Top Carving photo essay for a buddy on guitar.com, it may be helpful here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Setch Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Hehe... men of few words huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angry_jeremy Posted November 4, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Yeah, I read the last project of the month post but unfortulately only discovered it on about the 24th. I've tried to look it up in the archives but it only goes up to like July 2003 or something rediculous like that. Setch, I did see your photo essay on guitar.com but have a few questions. 1.On the space from bridge to the neck is there 2 separate angles? Or is it one from bridge to neck, one from neck to end of body (according to bridge height)? 2.I see how you introduce a few angles from the top to the sides and work from there but how would you make a concave portion like around the very edge. Like if you were making a kind of "s" shape. Not going below the binding but not just a convex curve. Is that where you use scrapers? That was a sweet post btw. Thanks. (Little animated Canadian flag that doesn't exist in the emoticons list) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 (Little animated Canadian flag that doesn't exist in the emoticons list) we really need a flag there don't we!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehle Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 I put together this Top Carving photo essay for a buddy on guitar.com, it may be helpful here... *sigh* this is all I need. ANOTHER guitar site to start surfing regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Hehe... men of few words huh? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 (Little animated Canadian flag that doesn't exist in the emoticons list) we really need a flag there don't we!!! YES!!! [puts hand on heart] O Canada, our home and native land True patriot love in all thy sons command With glowing hearts we see thee rise the true north strong and free! From far and wide, o canada we stand on guard for thee o canada we stand on guard, for, thee o CANADA we stand on guard, for thee now in french everybody... Ô Canada! Terre de nos aïeux, Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux! ...ahh forget it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 btw, derek, you linked to the wrong thread(i think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 aww fudge...... chalk one up to windows for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angry_jeremy Posted November 5, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Yeah, I had checked out the posts on dremel vs. Stew Mac router bases. I think I'll go with the Stew Mac when the time comes. (A big tip pf the hat to my fellow Canadians) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryeisnotcool2 Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 well.... everyone has there own ways of carving the tops, i use an angle grinder with a special sanding disc and i also use a drill with a 4.5" 50 grit pad on it. These work really fast and depending on the wood can carve a top in an hour or two. so far ive done three and they all look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 well.... everyone has there own ways of carving the tops, i use an angle grinder with a special sanding disc and i also use a drill with a 4.5" 50 grit pad on it. These work really fast and depending on the wood can carve a top in an hour or two. so far ive done three and they all look great! yea, thats what i have heard about most people doing on this forum... btw, cool new avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted November 8, 2003 Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 That my friends is an awesome machine...you could turn out guitars so much easier! After someone builds one you have to tell us whether it works...just cause I don't have 170 bucks to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 I guess I'm the odd man out. I use a spokeshave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 Wow. Thanks a million Setch! That was GrrrrEAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 No problem... glad people found it helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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