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Carl762

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  1. That's awesome. We have similar space here in Portland. t woudl be fun just to interact with fellow artists.
  2. Thanks for all the advice guys.. I read up on scale legnth, for the kids I'm good probably use a 20.7 (maybe a 22.5) but I think I'll have to measure the frets manually, can't seem to find templates that small.... I'm ording the book from half.com now, and I've asked some locals about locations for wood, and I'm looking on-line, but what the 8/4, 4/4 etc???? Also what's the least expesive way for me to paint the bodies? I have a compressor (Dewalt for Nail/Staple guns) but I don't know if it's worth it for me to fork out cash for a sprayer, wondering if there is acceptable aresol alternatives. Thanks for all the help.. you guys rock, I'll keep you posted as I get everything started... working on the designs now.. You'll want to visit www.stewmac.com. BTW, sprayers aren't that much cash, but, Stewmac has a spray can kit for finishing, which appears perfect for what you're wanting to do right now. I'm working a second practice body right now (shop decorations), before I splurge on good wood to build basically an Ibanez style JEM. I've been utilizing salvaged necks thus far, but will do the whole deal one fine day, probably a neck through. Got the neck for the JEM. Welcome to the board. You'll want to do an exhaustive search/perusal on this board. This is an amazing board, full of talented individuals. I have aquired a small library of plans through this board that I can print through my local reprographics vendor in 100% size on 60+ or better paper stock. Reasonable price.
  3. That is some outstanding work there.
  4. Yup, just need more practice with all sizes and I'll gain the confidence. Tonight's a good night. Thanks for the tip on Whiteside bits.
  5. Just got myself and it home, cracked open the instructions, and am sitting down with a brew. I'll get out to the shop tonight to test it on a pickup hole or two. Thanks Rich. Rich and Rick, I really like this Bosch Colt, and my Craftsman Bosch, because of the variable speed and the no load circuitry. The big router is nice and smooth, basically brand new, but too big, eh cumbersome, to be comfortable using it (yet) on a project like an electric guitar body. Woo Hoo, I'm set now. Both machines will get plenty of use and I'm interested in building a few furniture items in the near term. I have a third router, a Skil, that I'm going to keep mounted in the router table. If anybody has any tips, plans or sites you like that have templates and other cool routing information, that would be awesome. I joined routerforums. Going to hit Woodcrafters in the morning and get a good, GP router book, and a book or two of furniture plans.
  6. Nice on the drill press. I do like Jet products. Rik, I have that same exact, well almost, setup you have, except mine is a Craftsman (positive its made by BOSCH). I love the router, but it's just a bit bulky for me when trying to do templates, etc., thence my buying the Bosch Colt set. Now, I have to expend monies on my car, so no more tools for me, at least for a while. However, I'm in pretty good shape for making most anything I'll need. Can't wait to get out in the shop tonight.
  7. Just bought the installers kit Bosch Colt 1.0 hp, variable speed, router. This thing is just as awesome as the reviews I read about the thing before buying. The bigger router was just too bulky and uncomfortable to use for small work. Tomorrow, I route my pickup and control cavities for the FrankenStrat I'm building. Anybody else have experience, tips, traps, other advise re this router? Any jigs, accessories I might just have to have?
  8. My goodness, you're a very busy man. I'm beyond impressed. Time to get busy out in the shop. I'm saving for a Steel City Bandsaw.
  9. Nice. I love the Veritas sharpening systems as well. I'm working on getting a shave to be a treat to work with. So many hours toiling with the regular gig cutting in to the things I like to do most ...
  10. Nice, I'll have to get some. Harbor Freight, eh?
  11. EveryTownUSA has their own specialty hardware store Winks is a good example here.
  12. I'll second the motion on Photobucket. Easy to use, and no limits I've seen thus far.
  13. Because I was asking you a question. I had no idea there was only one Ridgie OSS. I want to price it, shop around, maybe buy it.
  14. Very nice. What's the model number for the OSS?
  15. Model 735? Keep forgetting to associate Amazon.com with tools. Must take a look.
  16. Yup. If I hadn't of spent my budget, uh, allowance today, I would have ordered 12. My collection of clamps is growing though. Well, back to the shop. Making some templates out of masonite and hanging the Dremel over the workbench, with flexshaft, so I can move it up and down the 8 ft length of No. 1 workbench for convenience.
  17. Not meaning to hijack your thread in any way rick500, you all might want to check out the deep throat pipe clamps at Rockler today, January 1, 2008, $12ish for two, FREE SHIPPING. Too good a deal not to mention.
  18. You betcha. Also did a Rockler order and a MLCS order for other router accessories/necessities. One little trip left today for a dust control nipple for my router table, and I'm going to settle into the shop for the rest of the 1st day of the year. I'd love to see a pic of your shop SwedishLuthier, and others.
  19. Congrats WesV. SwedishLuthier. Thanks for the contest. Today's a great day. Just went nuts with a StewMac order. On Friday I'll be routing out my little Strat body. Got templates for everything and many, many other guitar shop necessities. One day, I'll be at the acoustic level. Thanks again for the contest.
  20. Awesome. My goal is to achieve the perfect clean look in my woodworking, as you're obviously doing regularly.
  21. Great Tip. I need that size. BTT.
  22. Pre-holiday Home Depot price of $369. Probably the same now. Look up your local Home Depot online. Here, they had no display models out and there was one in the store - so, ask, or call first. Good luck on your purchase.
  23. Woodworking and, only the last year, guitar repair and building, is one of my greatest joys in life. I get off work, every day, and immediately head to my sanctuary, the wood shop. I'm currently undertaking a test run strat type guitar that'll end up being art work on the shop wall. Eventually, I'll undertake an acoustic guitar, and any tool that'll make the job easier is most welcome. Send the plans over to Oregon, please.
  24. Madhattr, I've now used this planer for a couple weeks now and it's like a nice old friend. I strongly recommend the Ridgid R4330. I was going to splurge and get the Dewalt, but I saved $150 by going with Ridgid, and used the extra money to buy a 6x4 sander and metal detecting wand. The planer's first project: This is a test/practice run guitar body. It'll end up being a decoration, or art work.
  25. Well, I'm happy to report that the planer is excellent. It's very easy to use, adjust, and clean. Very well thought out design, and its built to last. Following the owners manual's advice, I purchased some paste wax to keep the planing table slick and some Tar and Pitch type remover for pitch build-up on the blades. I'm,going to take very good care of this machine. The Ridgid R4330 is a very valuable addition to my little workshop.
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