Carl762

Just got home and I'm going to go look at it right now. Ever since I had it I've used the saw in the horizontal position, and it always seemed slower than my friend's saw. As far as I'm concerned right now, it IS wired wrong. Just haven't done that much work to really notice, until I installed the little table and wanted to use it in the upright position. Then I/we noticed the problem. My buddy swears that the blade can be installed just one way, no other options. I'm going to eyeball it right now.

Ya, I know about the chisel thing. Guess I'm just an idiot right now re the saw. Need to re-fire my brain. The blade is moving up into the table, not down. I'll try turning the blade inside out after work, get it right, before I ask another stupid question on this forum.

JM, I think you were replying to my first choice in saw, then I edited changed the post, changed the saw on you. Sorry. I'm liking that saw, but the edited version, I'm thinking would be the real McCoy. Heck, it might even be fun to take the drive from Portland to Bellingham to see their shop. I'm very interested in hearing any and all opinions. Thanks. I think I can hack this buy, considering all my other hobby buys, in maybe 2.5 months of saving up. I mean, next tax return season comes the stainless steel beer brewing setup. LOL

You did an excellent job. From all the reading I've done here, you are the craftman!! Stewmacs price for the same is pretty awesome, and the base, wow!!! Too darned expensive for a hobbyist such as myself.

This isn't exactly related to guitar tools, but I have this metal cutting bandsaw that I purchased from Harbor Freight a couple years ago. Used it fine, didn't notice any problems, but perhaps its a bit slow. My friend's Jet (essentially same model) cuts railroad tie no sweat. One day he's over and says "dude, your blade teeth are pointing the wrong way. Hmm, I get a new blade, they point the same way. Seems the damned saw is running the wrong way. Is there a way to rewire this easily to essentially "reverse polarity", for lack of a better phrase? Thanks guys.

Indeed, I'm looking at getting a good bandsaw sometime this Summer. Darnit, I'm just going to have to save up over three-four paychecks and get into the $500-$1,000 range, including riser type kit for resawing. Expensive for a hobbyist, but I want to do cabinets and furniture too. This one looks good to me. This really looks like the one to save for. Great cutting height. http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0513

Hello, and greetings from Portland, Oregon. There's a great list of tools and more in Melvyn Hiscock's book, Making Your Own Electric Guitar. Money well spent. Covers all aspects of electric guitar building. There are three models in the book. It covers setup, the wiring, finishing. You'll like it. I'm done scanning it and will now move it out to the shop and read it cover to cover, while learning. I have my wood for a test body. http://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Own-Electr...3057&sr=8-1 You'll want to visit this website for tools, etc., for guitars and other stringed instruments. http://www.stewmac.com/ I know nothing of the woods in your area, basically trying to learn all about the woods people use for buildings guitars. I found this website and joined up because there is a lot of talent to be studied. Sure would love to visit Argentina and surrounding areas some day.

Great advice which, of course, applies to all types of tools that are supposed to be sharp. I'll order a couple very high grit count waterstones this week. It's time to get started on the practice body, shave out a neck with spokeshave, sureforms, rasps, whatever's comfortable, practice using router templates, etc. By Winter I'll be ready to start on a real guitar project. I have a bunch of practice wood.

I bought both a straight and a curved, just recently, after joining this forum. I'm practicing with both right now, and I find the flat one easier and more natural to use. I'm practicing sharpening these as well. Thanks for the tips. One day I'll probably buy a real nice one from Lee Valley. They have the nicest handtool woodworking catalog I have ever seen.

Welcome. If you want a great book on Guitar Building get ISBN 0 9531049 07 "Making Your Own Electric Guitar", by Melvyn Hiscock, 2nd Edition. He's a much respected authority. I got mine at Stewart McDonald. Amazon might be a good place too. I like to have a good book, vs the computer, most times. Good luck on the wiring.

Yes, Cherry Wood must be somewhat reddish. Great body shape, but it needs some tapering/rounding of the body, at least on the top side. I'd do both. Nice job. I really like the controls underneath. Much neater look.

That's wild man. Beautiful work. I especially dig the finish, single pickup and control on the first one. Wow.

Next time I'm at Woodcraft store, I'll see if I can get a make model off it for you. It's sweet. Well made. I'm definitely going to have to fit this thing into the budget. Been toying around with the idea of perhaps modifying a bicyle mechanics stand/vice to work with a guitar.

I own the Harbor Freight model depicted above. It works well bolted down on Bench No. 2. I attached a movable bench vice to it, which can be padded, and viola!!! Takes up little room.

How long do these Japanese blades last? Got a brand name and style you prefer? I'm about ready to get into a nice handsaw. I'm more into the small stuff now. And, I have viewed several types on Lee Valley's site.

I'll take a look at em. My biggest thing I need to improve is my sharpening skills to keep these babes running smooth and clean. Think I'll invest in a waterstone or two. Anybody use a jig type setup for their sharpening chores? Carl

Ya, definitely need to find a place to put a bandsaw. It'll have to be mobile, for my space. Saw the ultimate vice the other day, that you can mount a board or something on with bolts to create a work surface, which swivels and turns all round 360. A little expensive at $206, but I have to be able to get around a project. Perfect for guitar making.

I love using my hand planes, and in fact just purchased a couple of spokeshaves last weekend. Once I figured out how to hone em up and adjust them properly, I was having a great time shaving a test neck. I have a couple old large Stanley planes that used to belong to my dad. Think I'll acquire a couple new ones in smaller sizes.

Thanks much. I appreciate it. I do read all the reviews I can on MusiciansFriend. Sometimes, you just can't tell. Some people down rate things because they just don't have the patience to read a manual, etc. I'll think about it a couple days, then make my order.

Interesting. I read the reviews for this one yesterday. I see good and bad reviews for both pieces of equipment. Thanks for the link. I'll keep my eye out. Just a noob here. Thanks.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAu...tem?sku=241102V The price is right, I've read some good reviews. I'm interested in your views. Would this be a good thing to buy. I'm only interested in recording to the PC, small scale stuff. Other suggestions for equipment would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Nice idea. c

Goodwood. Great idea. Ya, once things are started, I get in the groove. Of course, the weather might improve and get a little warmer. You never know, lately. C

Well, at least you're out there working in your shop. And, mistakes cause you to learn some. Just don't be so tired as to get sloppy and hurt yourself. I've been trying to motivate myself to get out there more. I need to develop a habit to be out there the same time every day, or something like that. I've been thinking about a new bench project. I want/need something I can walk completely around, at a nice work height. Then, I can get on with the guitar project. Stay safe.

Maybe he works for this guy. http://www.deanguitars.com/angelo/mab_tv_doubleguitarsolo/