RestorationAD Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 So maybe I have a few spare minutes a weekend and wanted to do some builds for myself. What about a SG respin. Something less Gibson and more modern. It won't be like before as I am no longer "in business" just finally gotten back into playing and have a lot of wood in the old garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Going to need a template so this should do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 I think straight old Sapele should work. I am hoping to build a workhorse here not a sideshow attraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Neck took me forever to figure out. I started out trying to make an old neck work... that went south I should have burned it when I had the chance. I didn't have a piece of sapele big enough for a neck and headstock but I had 3 sets of sapele runners on the shelf. So i sacrificed one to be the headstocks for two neck blanks. I will get to the other one later. For now I am only building one at a time. This is supposed to be fun. I went with Sapele runners and I had a almost useless piece of ebony that was basically scrap. If you have ever followed my threads you know I don't like scraps. So I managed to sand it on the drum sander into to lams for the neck. Since this is an SG I am using Limba for the center laminate. Maple just doesn't seem SG like so we are staying with Ebony and Mahogany variants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Now it has been a few years since I have glued a guitar neck up so I had to remember wtf I was supposed to do. I went with west systems epoxy because the ebony had a few minor cracks in it near the ends. Also means I don't need to clamp it too tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 I think this is the board I am getting the fretboard out of. I probably have twenty five boards prepped and slotted but they are all 25.5 and I need 24.75 for this one. Considering doing a multiscale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisa Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Hiya Brett, welcome back to the madhouse! We've kept your barstool free since you've been out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 7 hours ago, RestorationAD said: This is supposed to be fun. 4 hours ago, curtisa said: Hiya Brett, welcome back to the madhouse! We've kept your barstool free since you've been out. I've missed you buddy. You are a whole lotta beers behind. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Natural Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Welcome back RAD. I took a few years off as well. there are a few old timers popping back in now and again- good to see you back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 18 hours ago, ScottR said: I've missed you buddy. You are a whole lotta beers behind. SR Yup. I plan to catch up. Missed you guys as well. Not going to be able to have the forum open all the time like I used to but I plan to check in daily for a while. 2 minutes ago, Mr Natural said: Welcome back RAD. I took a few years off as well. there are a few old timers popping back in now and again- good to see you back. Good to be back. Building guitars is soooo much more rewarding than building furniture. Seems like I have built a lot of furniture and shelves the past few years. Finally finished with most of the house updates so I now get a few minutes to myself... 23 hours ago, curtisa said: Hiya Brett, welcome back to the madhouse! We've kept your barstool free since you've been out. Ha ha ha. Like I never left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Now if only I could convince you to break out your pickup winder..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 On 8/18/2017 at 10:55 AM, avengers63 said: Now if only I could convince you to break out your pickup winder..... Not gonna happen until Winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Just been having a look at some of your previous builds. No wonder everyone round here seems to be excited to see you back Now, you must PROMISE me not to enter any Guitar of the Month until I've won it myself at least once.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said: Just been having a look at some of your previous builds. No wonder everyone round here seems to be excited to see you back Now, you must PROMISE me not to enter any Guitar of the Month until I've won it myself at least once.... You probably have until December. The last time I built an SG... fraught with peril? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Let us do a plain old scarf. First we need the old scarf jig. And of course we like to secure it to the table with allens. Next we clamp and cut. Horribly out of practice and it burned a bit. No worries that is what sanding is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Next up line up the stripes. Pins are our friend at this point Remember our cutoff? Well it makes a nice clamping caul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Using plain old titebond on the scarf because I do not want a glue line. Clamp it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 3 hours ago, RestorationAD said: The last time I built an SG... fraught with peril? And the first time we learned that ziricote in general is possessed by demons. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 11 hours ago, ScottR said: And the first time we learned that ziricote in general is possessed by demons. SR Yes it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 You've been showcasing those wooden clamps (can't think of what they are called) quite a bit so far. While I've seen you use them before, I mostly remember Irwins, Cs, Fs, and bars, and even a vise every once in a while. Did you break these out to take advantage of the surface area of the jaws or were they just within reach? I have some that I use when I need a longer reach, but find them tricky to get even pressure. And I always am tempted to grab a pair of channel locks to grip the handle for that last turn of additional pressure. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 4 hours ago, ScottR said: You've been showcasing those wooden clamps (can't think of what they are called) quite a bit so far. While I've seen you use them before, I mostly remember Irwins, Cs, Fs, and bars, and even a vise every once in a while. Did you break these out to take advantage of the surface area of the jaws or were they just within reach? I have some that I use when I need a longer reach, but find them tricky to get even pressure. And I always am tempted to grab a pair of channel locks to grip the handle for that last turn of additional pressure. SR I grabbed them cause I was using epoxy and didn't need to crush the joint to the point of starvation. I use the 4inch on the scarf because I can really control the pressure and they don't slip or move when tightening. The good thing about Handscrew Clamps is that you can't really over tighten them by hand. So you don't starve the joint. If you put a pair of channel locks on them you defeat that. Getting even pressure with them is all about the pre glue mock up. Adjust the back of the clamp to be the same space as the items you are clamping. Then adjust the front to match so the jaws are parallel. Back off a half turn and apply your glue, line up and get ready to clamp. Next is the tricky judgement call. Tighten the front to squeeze out the glue. Clean up a bit. Then spread the back of the clamp to really tighten the pressure. I usually only use the first 1 or 1.5inches of the jaws on the material depending on the size of the clamp. The big 12in can really clamp. The 4inch are safe for delicate stuff. All my old Irwin quick clamps are so worn out I can't use them for structural glue ups anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Another word on Handscrew Clamps. Use good quality like Dubuque Miro-Moose or Jorgensen. Cheap ones will only make you mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 I don't recall what mine are....but they look just like yours.. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RestorationAD Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Umm needed a test neck to remember how to do some of this stuff... so here is another project that I will finish in step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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