Popular Post argytar Posted March 18, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 So I trimmed the edges... And I was in love! The guitar became quite rigid after the glue-up! It kept the contour quite nicely!! Seems to have no voids! I like it a lot! This is my first real hollowbody build and I am super excited!! 54 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said: This is a fascinating thread Thanks! I enjoy the process very much!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicco Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Wow, top shelf! This looks amazing. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Glad I tuned in for this thread, beautiful work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted March 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 21 hours ago, Nicco said: Wow, top shelf! This looks amazing. Well done Thank you so much! 9 hours ago, Muzz said: Glad I tuned in for this thread, beautiful work I appreciate it, thank you!! What I will try to figure out during the weekend is how to setup my newly acquired vacuum equipment. I think i need to make a pleat of some kind... I will look into it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted March 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 Tried out the pro vacuum bag today! The pressure it applies is really effective! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Ok so the second plate is finished and I am fiddling with the f hole shape... After I figure out how to do the bracing I will glue it on! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 minute ago, argytar said: After I figure out how to do the bracing I will glue it on! Lay the bracing where it is going to be, make a drawing tool like shown and copy the curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Bizman62 said: Lay the bracing where it is going to be, make a drawing tool like shown and copy the curve. Thank you! I may want to try a little gibson-esque kerfed binding after all! I guess the same principles apply more or less! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted March 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 I cut the opposing “f”-hole. ..and I used your advice and made a dowel pencil marker! Thanks - again!! Worked quite noicley! Afterwards with a little help from my local cabinet maker the kerfed bracing was crafted! I will use maple rods as go-bars! (Anchoring at the low ceiling). For now... Haven’t glued the bracing , yet , just trying out the go-bar thingy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted April 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 I like how the kerfed bracing works!! Bendy!! I will try to sand it to perfection! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADFinlayson Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 On 3/29/2021 at 3:38 PM, argytar said: Either you've carved the inside of that beautifully or you need to take that straight edge back to where you got it from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted April 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 35 minutes ago, ADFinlayson said: Either you've carved the inside of that beautifully or you need to take that straight edge back to where you got it from Haha, that ‘s a good one! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted April 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 So I made me a DIY go-bar deck eventually , because the ceiling thing was not practical at all. Started sanding the bracing and tomorrow maybe I will glue it on! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted April 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Finished with the shaping of the bracing. I will try to use hot hide glue to glue it on! Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted April 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 Ok so I tried my luck with hot hide glue for the kerfed bracing glue-up. I warmed everything up and it seems to fit tightly! If it succeeds I will use the glue for the neck joint too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted April 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 The glue worked great! The bracing seems stiff! Time to plane it! All set! Next: drilling for the switch and pot holes.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Yesterday I tried to continue with the aluminoum bridge construction. Needs more work but I think I am slowly getting there! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayT Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 I have nothing of value to add, anything offered would expose my skill level -- but your work is sire impressive. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Keep the pictures coming! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 3 hours ago, JayT said: I have nothing of value to add, anything offered would expose my skill level -- but your work is sire impressive. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Keep the pictures coming! Thank you so much for your kind words! The people from this forum have helped A LOT with this project!! The top is on! Closing the box! After careful alignement I used fish glue which has a longer open time to glue the top on!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted April 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINEFUZZ Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 I ma really liking the geometry of the f-holes, body contours and the control layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted April 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 7 hours ago, FINEFUZZ said: I ma really liking the geometry of the f-holes, body contours and the control layout. Hey thanks so much!! I hope she turns out to be as I imagine her! Twangy, yet warm with a vintage-oriented sound! Before I start building a binding jig I figured I would cut frets. This one will sport a zero fret as per many oddball guitars! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted April 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Did the bridge pup route. Tried on the TVs but I think I will go for the radiator buckers for a more Gibbie feel and more split/parallel/ series options... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted April 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 And so I have started making a binding jig. I used the plywood margin I made earlier that holds the guitar flush, glued some poplar sticks on the side with some washers and screws and it now is stable and ready to go under the router bits. Next stop: making a base for the hand-held router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argytar Posted April 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Did some more work. I cut for the neck tenon. Then I glued some ears to the headstock. Next I started routing the fretboard for the pearlood inlays. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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