monkey69962000 Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 hey i have nop pwer tools and no saw. How do i cut out the body with out them. Any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 you can't. If you don't have any kind of saw or router, I'd say it's impossible. Unless you chisel it out. Or maybe whittle the whole guitar out of a solid tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted July 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 i think i have a router. how long will it take Im scare of saws. Thats why i dont have any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SguitarM527 Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 as stonescreed once said to me: "then you shouldnt be building guitars" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted July 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 im not as scared of the saw as i am of cutting a finger off because i dont know how to use on. If i learned i would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 A router isn't exactly a toy either, it can be one of the most dangerous tools you'll ever use. If you have access to a bandsaw, drill press, and router, then you can do almost anything you need to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted July 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 i have a drill no bandsaw. Oh and how hard is it to learn how to use the things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iskim86 Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 i think i have a router. how long will it take Im scare of saws. Thats why i dont have any. yeah, man. that thing can slip can knock your spam off... ouch. I'd say leave it to a professional... maybe Lowe's or Home Depot can do it for you. get a template. or draw lines. or if yu're really desperate to do it yourself... you can always sand until the desired body shape is formed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 You can do it with a router but your going to have to gradually get down to your body shape doing it in layers of course along the edge. Chances are you will burn a bit or two in the process as well but if thats what your comfortable with I don't see why it can't be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidgec94 Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 hey i have nop pwer tools and no saw. How do i cut out the body with out them. Any suggestions. I'd suggest you buy a guitar from a shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAHLER Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Maybe you should think about doing a basic wood working coures or at least find someone who can teach you how to use tools correctly and safely before you start on making your guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrock Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Borrow a jigsaw and learn how to use it on scrap wood. Personally I wouldn't use a router, especially if you're scared of saws. Routers are about 50 times more nasty than a jigsaw. Hell, I bet quite a few people here have nearly cut their plums off with one. I know I have. Just be very carefull, keep the area (especially the floor) clear so that you can do it in one go without tripping or knocking anything over. I always knew this but only actually learnt after the plum chopping incident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 I agree with Hotrock, a jigsaw is your best bet. Its one of the safest power tools used for cutting wood and also one of the least expensive. The rest is just shaping your corners and faces with plane, chisel and sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Jabsco Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 You could go to a cabnate shop, or lumber yard and get them to cut it out with a band saw. Of course you should offer them a little bit of cash to do it. and you really should learn to use the tools you need to make a guitar, before you start to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Why don't you try building a guitar 'kit' first, where the neck and body are already done, all the parts are there...there is still work to do to assemble it properly, it still takes some skill to get it playing great and you'll likely have to finish it too. A good first choice and introduction to 'our' world. Learn to walk before you run and all that jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurphC Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Yeah, routers are easily 10 times more dangerous than a jigsaw. Here's what I would recommend: Go to a store like Home Depot or something. Get a jigsaw and a heavy duty blade at least 2" long, if the people working there want to make a sale at all ask them if they will show you how to use it. One problem I had with my jigsaw is that the wood was hard to cut through, take it easy to avoid burning the wood. Some people suggest drilling guide holes first. Also it doesn't cut at exactly 90 degrees, so I used my spindle sander to finish it up. And like my shop teacher said, "If there's any tool you don't feel comfortable using, find another one or get someone to do it for you" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted July 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 is it electric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bell Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 A jigsaw is electric yes. Building a guitar from scratch requires pretty advanced woodworking skiils. If you've never used tools before I'd try a kit like Drak suggested earlier. In the meantime you could try a simpler woodworking project to get used to your tools. Maybe you could try building a stand for your kit guitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted July 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 my dad said he would teach me how to use a saw we have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68 lost souls Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Do you know what type of saw if not could you describe it and or post pics. Not all saws are suitable for guitar building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted July 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 i think its a jigsaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maher Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 does it look like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted July 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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