kczuk Posted November 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 14 minutes ago, Bizman62 said: Carefully seat the neck into the right place and when it's properly positioned press it down so that the screw tips mark where the screws are going to be. Ah, the issue is that I have a neck from Warmoth that already has pre-drilled screw location for the neck pocket, so I just need to figure out a way how to mark the top of the neck pocket when I have the neck aligned properly. I've thought about putting some small nails inside of the predrilled holes, so I can lay the neck in aligned and then press down to mark the neck pocket with the locations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 Ahh crap! Oh well, your idea of putting nails inside is pretty good. Problem is that they should be about the right diameter to get the center right which means you'd have to cut the caps off - which in turns means that the capless ends would stick to the bottom of the holes. Here's an idea: Instead of nails use toothpicks with the sharp end just slightly protruding from the holes. Put masking tape to the bottom of the cavity. Don't burnish it, just lightly press it so it stays in place. The toothpicks should dent the tape enough for you to figure out where to make the dents more visible for drilling the holes. Another option is to apply some dye to the tips of the toothpicks to mark the drilling locations. Or maybe the inner wood is soft enough to be dented? Toothpicks are easier to dig out than nails and in the worst case you can drill them smaller with a 1 mm bit after which they should fall out. Oh, and in this case drill the holes a hair closer to the bridge from the mark. The picture still applies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kczuk Posted November 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) I was able to route the pickup cavities today. Had to create another custom template for them since I didn't have a 7 string one. Overall they turned out pretty well! During the bridge pickup, the set screw on the bearing of the router bit came out without me realizing, so I dug into the template a bit in a few areas (right ear etc), but since I'm using pickup rings it shouldn't be a big deal as they'll be covered. Not upset as it was my first time using the plunge router. Edited November 15, 2021 by kczuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kczuk Posted November 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Alright, well I was able to round the edges, create the arm and belly cut, and drill the neck pocket holes. Everything went really well actually, except for the fact there's a gap in the neck pocket. I used toothpicks in the pre-drilled neck holes to mark the neck pocket, then I drilled the holes a bit closer to the bridge from there, but apparently it wasn't close enough, as I still have that gap near the heel. I'm not sure if there's a way to fill the space, or if it's a deal breaker in terms of playability. A bit upsetting, but this was probably the toughest part for me, so it didn't turn out too bad. I do still have enough wood to make 2 more bodies, so I can make sure to do better on the next two when I get around to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kczuk Posted January 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 Alright I know I haven't been updating a whole lot, but I'm 2 coats of oil into the body and neck! Going great so far. The last key is getting the logo on the headstock, which I've gotten waterslide paper for. Almost there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 That is going to be stunning! Every square inch yells "Warehouse Office Booth!" That sure is a great way to keep memories alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakedzen Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) Very nice looking build! You can try to cover the gap in the neck pocket with the pickup ring, done that many times now. Make the rings from wood yourself if you can't find ones large enough for the job. Edited January 6, 2022 by nakedzen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kczuk Posted January 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 Alright everyone! The build is COMPLETE. I'm honestly amazed that it plays haha. The bridge is a bit short (or the neck pocket depth isn't deep enough), but luckily it still sets up well when I max out the action on the strings. Feels and sounds great, I'm really stoked on how it turned out. A great memory to have, and now I get to write new music on the actual wood that helped write the old music. Thanks for everyone's help and input, can't wait to work on more builds in the future! Here's a link to a clip of me using it: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZaSkDRlqyA/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 8 hours ago, kczuk said: The bridge is a bit short (or the neck pocket depth isn't deep enough), Do you mean that the action is on the low side? If so, the fix options are relatively easy. You already mentioned the neck pocket, rerouting it is relatively easy. Even easier would be a shim under the bridge. Setting the bridge pieces high has its benefits as well: The screws don't scrape your wrist! The other veneer below the top veneer is a happy accident! It adds a tad of class to the bevels. Now that you know about it I guess your're tempted to utilize that feature even more... I'm a bit concerned about the neck screws as I don't see any ferrules. Screw caps tend to dig into the wood and even split it especially if they're conical. Even flat bottomed screws would benefit of at least a washer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kczuk Posted February 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Bizman62 said: Do you mean that the action is on the low side? If so, the fix options are relatively easy. You already mentioned the neck pocket, rerouting it is relatively easy. Even easier would be a shim under the bridge. Setting the bridge pieces high has its benefits as well: The screws don't scrape your wrist! Yes, I'm thinking about which one I want to try. For now, I'm happy it plays haha 6 hours ago, Bizman62 said: The other veneer below the top veneer is a happy accident! It adds a tad of class to the bevels. Now that you know about it I guess your're tempted to utilize that feature even more... Absolutely! I'm really happy with the look of the two drastic woods, gives it the raw finish I was hoping for. 6 hours ago, Bizman62 said: I'm a bit concerned about the neck screws as I don't see any ferrules. Screw caps tend to dig into the wood and even split it especially if they're conical. Even flat bottomed screws would benefit of at least a washer. I picked up some ferrules, they just didn't arrive yet! I like the look better than using a plate (and my screw holes are probably slightly off for a plate). Definitely don't want a split or crack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, kczuk said: For now, I'm happy it plays If it doesn't rattle and the action is good, no need to fix anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 The Intercessor looks fantastic, nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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