psikoT Posted August 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Slowly getting there... Still needs shit loads of sanding and detail carving, those curves must be perfect in all directions. This is just a preview of the idea I had in mind. I think that mahogany stripe will be a nice touch after nitro finish. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 That's going to be awesome! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Now's a good time to start organising your sanding in line with the grain. Anything crossgrain is going to be heartbreaking in that top! It does look very awesome, I agree Scott. Between @aidlook and @psikoT I'm unsure who is the most zen with their work right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psikoT Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Thanks guys! 15 hours ago, Prostheta said: Now's a good time to start organising your sanding in line with the grain. Anything crossgrain is going to be heartbreaking in that top! Not yet, there's still so much wood to put away... but I'm getting closer to that point. The mahogany stripe gives me a guidance to know when the curve is finished, and right now is a mess at some areas. Hope to end with a nice top this weekend, no hurries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psikoT Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 I was shaping with my "dremel" tool and suddenly stop running... I think it has burned inside. That was a crappy one I bought 6 years ago. It did the job (RIP), so it's time to get a new one, a little bit more professional. Already ordered a Proxxon, I've heard good comments about it: http://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/28481.php?list So I'm jumping from body to neck again... removing wood from the heel and preparing for the transition. Since the neck has some angle, the transition needs more material than the last build. I'm starting to loving this small gouge, I had it for years and never used it just because it was not sharp. I thought it was a piece of junk... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 It's amazing how much better they work when they are sharp. Seriously there's a noticeable difference in performance between a blade that just feels sharp and one that is sharp enough to neuter fleas with. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post psikoT Posted September 2, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 22 hours ago, ScottR said: It's amazing how much better they work when they are sharp. Seriously there's a noticeable difference in performance between a blade that just feels sharp and one that is sharp enough to neuter fleas with. SR True!... a sharp gouge is just fun. I've been carving the heel, that was a quick job. I will try to make kinda volute in the heel... Still needs some refining, but the big part is done. Sorry for the square neck profile, I need to clear out the surroundings before proceed with the neck carving. Have a nice weekend! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 On 9/1/2016 at 9:49 PM, ScottR said: Seriously there's a noticeable difference in performance between a blade that just feels sharp and one that is sharp enough to neuter fleas with. I'm sure that the flea would complain whichever of the two you employed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psikoT Posted September 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Bad news, I just fucked up the top carving, so the original idea is gone. I had to modify the top so be prepared for something weird, I'll show in the next days, when it's finished. In the meanwhile, I've rough shaped the back side of the neck... Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Maybe you'll like it even better. Keeping those stripes uniform has got to be nearly impossible. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Ohhhhhhh crap. Do I need to unsubscribe from this thread to prevent myself seeing what's happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightroExpress Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 I'm not even worried. Whatever happened, I know you'll turn around and make it beautiful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psikoT Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Well, it still rocks I guess, but far away from the original idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psikoT Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I always wanted a decent mini-drill and now I have it... I'm really pleased with this little machine. It's robust, powerful and quiet. Also bought a flexible shaft extension and a routing base, which is super-cool compared with the prehistoric jig I made for the old one. Definitely worth the 135€ I spent. Yes, I'm making an inlay... just one shark teeth in the 12th fret, it helps a lot while playing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 The back looks excellent. Can't wait to see the revised top I got a Proxxon disc sander and mini pillar drill earlier in the year and they are already my favourite power tools. I've kept looking longingly at the mini-drill....mmm...very tempted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch22Kid Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Man, how beautiful. That neck joint is spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 @psikoT's definitely got the right kind of eye for this, sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psikoT Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Thanks guys! Ok, so here it is: As I said, not what I was looking for, but still can work I guess.... at least is more ergonomic than the original carving. It still needs some work. I have to remove all the bumps in the mahogany stripe and I wish I can remove also that dark stain in the top, I think it will disappear after some sanding... let's see. Cheers! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightroExpress Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 That is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 DAYUM! Talk about a happy accident! That is cool as hell! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 That stain should be no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdshirtman Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I fail to see the mistake here. I think this looks awesome. Nice job. If you can't get that dark spot out maybe you can add a subtle burst around the inner part to blend it in. This is going to be a stunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shay Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Wow, amazing build! Really glad I joined this forum! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 @psikoT's previous builds have the same eye for beauty. He doesn't produce many instruments, however he hits them out of the park when he does. That's my favourite style of builder. Better than those who pull the same rabbit out of the hat over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psikoT Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Hi guys, thanks for the kind words... unfortunately I have some stupidly busy weeks and couldn't do anything. But still alive, eh?.., The neck is still stabilizing after the back carve from two weeks ago. I'm a little bit afraid about the glue joints against temperature and humidity changes though, the weather here is crazy,.. not sure if the naked wood will resist. Does anyone had problems before? If so, how do you handle the issue, apart from finishing before the winter comes?... If I remember well, RAD had problems with a top some time ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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