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One of the members was very happy with the pickups from Allparts, and they're pretty inexpensive. You can get them discounted at http://www.universaljems.com/ PG's own site run by Brian!

A DeWalt bandsaw? I didn't know they made one. They used to make commercial stuff, like radial arm saws. The only things I've seen at Home Depot is Ridgid and Ryobi.

There you go! If that doesn't work out let me know. There's a guy out in Northern NJ, near Sussex, just below Port Jervis that may be able to help.

I've read on woodworking sites that Sears has, on occasion, saws that have odd blade sizes. Coincidently they're the only ones carrying that size. I've heard other complaints, particularly with their hobby size saw that one is forced to buy a package of 3 saw blades which may contain blades you have no interest in using. Check Grizzly also for a 12" model along with Riggid's model. They're probably a better deal (or go with the Jet as Rick500 recommended)

OK. I went through my old emails from one of my Canadian buddies and found the link to the article The bad news: The link was dead I'll try to find it. It was how the market for home-made gits has been enjoying a growing market in Japan with the Japanese paying top dollar for some gits. I'm on the case!

The guitar templates site http://www.guitarbuildingtemplates.com/electricguitar.htm has them. If you want drawings also (and you should), you can donate to the forum. That will give you access to the download area which contains drawings of the PRS git.

Good luck with your project!

One of the members mentioned about a month ago that he had success with oak but it was from 100+ year old wood. He mentioned it was very stable at that point and better quality in grain than what you normally find. So, if its a good piece that you've got, go for it!

Do they have Le Lowes?

Hey Vinny, I'd like to hit that tool place in Shrub Oak. Maybe we can meet there soon?

What makes it worth $1500?? If that's true, I got some beautifully grained walnut formica top sandwiching a straight, glue-impregnanted wood product with awesome tone that I can make four incredible gits with the best action sound and playabilty. You only need Pledge to keep them up and are very ding resistant. It's here in my office; I'll sell these custom hand crafted gits to anyone who's willing to part with the cash for a mere $3000 each! Your friends will be amazed at your stupidity!

Where do you live?

I have the 690 with the variable speed. It came with all three bases (original, plunge and D handle) and different collets. It seems fine as I don't spend enough time with a router right now to warrant a bigger size. It was a great deal when I got it and the newer 1.25hp ones had just come out and a bit more in cost. They look beautiful, but in the scheme of things the 690 was sufficient. By the way, I got the router table from Sears, on sale. It's the professional model that looks similar to a Bench Dog model. It's been great. By the way. can the jig be modified to do bolt ons? It seems from the pics that it shouldn't be a problem.

Do you have access to a biscuit joiner? You can probably use that and then a thin sheen of Titebond so there would be little squeeze out.

Yup, I mean microplane. If you look at the kit details, it has the items for it to be usable for a template. I guess, since the robo sander has a few more choices on grit and the fact that there isn't the risk to flattening the drum, like on the other, it seems the sander is the way to go. I was hoping to alleviate as much dust as possible.

Thanks for the tip; I did something similar with my radius guides.

I was thinking of purchasing a Robo Sander for my drill press and happened to see Micro Mesh drums with a plate for template use. They're about the same price (interesting), about $25 US to set up. One sands and the other creates minute chips. The mesh is probably a bit more aggressive but doesn't create the sanding mess. The mesh also creates very smooth cuts similar a scraper. I thought it might be better to use with woods like padauk which can be toxic to your lungs. Anyone have any experience with either? Any plusses or minuses for either unit? Comments? My other choice is to take a hole cutting saw and cut out some wood or plastic and screw it the bottom of a cheap drum sander so I can use it with templates.

So I guess the Porter Cable 690 wouldn't be a good choice for this application??

Oh- Yeah, I agree with Mickguard, maybe she can help in the process of the build??

A couple of years ago my parents offered to buy a new guitar for me as a gift for graduating from law school. I narrowed it down to either a Gibson Les Paul or PRS Custom 22. Both are heirloom quality instruments and the pinnacle of production guitar quality. I chose a Les Paul Classic because it had the look and feel of what I wanted and I replaced the ceramic pickups with a pair of PAF-style pickups more suited to my style of playing.

Opinion time: the question you need to ask yourself is, what could possibly equal the gift of endless unconditional love for the rest of my life? No guitar can ever reflect that. No guitar could ever match the gift of my parents supporting and encouraging my quest for understanding and education over 20 straight years of formal education. The ring you give your wife for the engagement and marriage, and the ring she gives you on your wedding day, reflects the infinite circle of love being shared between the two of you. A tit-for-tat gift of a guitar in return does not represent anything but an attempt to match a "gift" you have given her in an engagement ring. An engagement ring is NOT a gift, even in the traditional eyes of the law, but a symbol of a promise to share your life and love with hers to you. I'm not trying to be disrespectful or judgemental, and I hope you don't take it as such, but I think an engagement "guitar" is a poor choice of use of resources and stewardship for your nuptials.

Of course, this is all coming from a pathetically single, 27-year-old criminal defense attorney living in a brown hole of a small town in the bootheel of Misery, so YMMV.

YOU GOT A CLASSIC GIT FOR GRADUATION FROM LAW SCHOOL??!!

I got a handshake, a dinner and a diamond tie tack!! And I've been in practice for 19 years!!

(Actually it was a bit more- but no git!)

There was a recent article (I may be able to dig up if I remember) that discussed how well made homebuilt gits have a market right know with people spending thousands, in some cases. I think Japan is into the trend now. My late friend who I've mentioned in another post would build gits and had a a goldtop LP with p-90's that he built and was appraised at several thousand dollars. Of course his REAL one was appraised at $150,000 Canadian. His boyhood buddy got that one!

Let us know if this guy follows thru and you actually get them!! (I saw you conversation on the other site)

Well, thanks for all the input. I played a Parker recently and couldn't belive how light and seemingly delicate it was. I was almost afraid to pick it up! I'll have to revise my view of poplar in guitar construction. Nice bass Orgmorg! I'll have to get myself a tone-o-meter for the next time I see some decent looking stuff!

I know there have been some discussion on this topic, but how good is poplar as a tonewood? It is fibrous to work with and you need good sharp tools to cut it cleanly. It's not "clean cutting" like maple, mahogany, etc. So how good is it for a tonewood? Do any of the upper end gits use poplar? They all seem to use maple, mahogany or other exotics. It seems (to me) a lot of the cheaper gits use poplar. Any opinions/experiences/knowledge on the subject? I figure it might be a cheaper build for one of my future builds if can be used to make a quality instrument.

Can you set it up to do bolt-on strat types of necks? What size bit or bits do you use. Can it be adjusted for different neck profiles?

Ryobi makes a very compact saw with a stand which gives it more stability: closer to a contractor saw. The small table saws or, portable saws, tend to be less stable and more dangerous to use. One of the last reviews I read, I think in Fine Woodworking, tended to cast them as unsafe. They have improved in the last couple of years and the stand would help it. FWW's latest review from '06 rated the Bosch as best-at $500, at the range of a contractor saw. The Ryobi stand collapses so the saw is easily stored or wheeled around like a hand truck to the spot where you want it set up. That unit was given best value for $200!. As jnewman stated, a good circular saw and straightedge clamp may be fine. There are new saw/straightedge combos that have gotten good reviews. The Festool got a good writeup but, but its pricey and you have to get their saw, too. There is a straightedge unit you can buy on its own for about $80, I can't recall the brand. If only the motor is gone on your Rockwell, it may be worth it to repair it. Finally, check craig's list in your area for a used saw. I got my mint cond. Delta contractor saw with extension, unifence, 1.5 hp motor and accessories for $400. Good luck with your decision.

That would be great! I'm interested! I called the library of Congress and they have a copy of the book. When I visit my brother in Va. I may drop by. The only problem is that the libraries are copyright paranoid and may not let you copy anything. Frankly some of this copyright nonsense is getting out of hand. I'll keep you posted. I have a feeling Swedish Luthier is right; I think I'll be disappointed as I probably have all the info contained in the book.