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  1. Converting Measurements

    in Tools and Shop Chat

    Posted · Edited by aidlook

    The measurement accross the posts of each are: .436 and .444 of an inch respectively

    Are you saying the diameter of your posts are .436 and .444? If you are the closest thing in inch measurement is 7/16, which is .4375. You should be able to find a 7/16 brad point bit no problem. I would drill a test hole first because your posts seem to be couple of thousandths too small. Probably won't be a problem, but the test hole can't hurt.

    Finding 7/16 bits outside of the US might actually be a problem...

    Dayvo- try bunnings I've found some brad point bits there wich where imperial...

    on a sidenote?...didn't the US officially convert to the metric system in like the 70's...what's taking so long??

  2. My First Build

    in In Progress and Finished Work

    Posted

    I'm finally starting to do stuff again...a vacation where all my money and time was spent led me to put the project aside for a while.. But now it's back..I'm gonna get as much finished before I go back to sweden. And back there I will order the pickups from the UK.

    Pickguard is done (except for making holes for the pickups :D )

    and all the electronics where completed. well obviously except for pickups. (and I also have to get a capacitor for the tone pot)

    But anyway...I've never done any work on guitar electronics before, well I did changedthe swirch on my lp once, so It was a big surprise when everything actually worked when I plugged it in.( stole a single coil pickup from my little sisters guitar to test the circuit) .

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    Back of pickguard

  3. _____the Big 1_____

    in Solidbody Guitar and Bass Chat

    Posted

    Have you thought about building something modular where you can take off certain bits and add others on. I think this would be about the only way to get a guitar that everyone likes. Kind of like a chop and change thing.

    I once let on that I was thinking about how to build a guitar using no (or at least the very minimum) glue. I got a bit of dodgy reply from that (although it was a few years ago when there were 20 teenagers jumping on the bandwagon of what ever the big boys said). I was going to shape the neck tennon to slot in to the body. I figured that there was plenty of force in the strings that could be used to hold it together.

    I think design excersises like this are very good thing. Keeps the mind working. Stops me thinking about women :D

    I've thought a lot about modular designs..

    But It will definately not be something everyone likes...more people will probably like a simple unique solidbody design better...

    But It would be cool to have..

  6. My First Build

    in In Progress and Finished Work

    Posted

    I've played my first guitar I ever built!!!

    put strings on it and played for a while

    It played a lot better than I expected, only got buzz on 2 places....and I haven't done any levelling yet..

    Just need to get started on a pickguard and then finish this baby up...then I'll get going on the electronics..

    Here it is with strings on it!

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  7. My First Build

    in In Progress and Finished Work

  8. My First Build

    in In Progress and Finished Work

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    Update!

    Cream binding is now installed front and back

    Altered the headstock shape a bit.

    Got all the hardware from stewmac now, got everything except pickups!

    installed the bridge (adjustable string spacing schaller bridge).

    Tried to drill the string thru ferrule holes....calculated wrong and drilled too tight. plugged them and I'm gonna drill new ones.

    Drilled holes for the tuners (Schaller locking)...wasn't happy...filled them and drilled new ones....happy with those...

    Glued in the neck!! drying now...will post pictures tomorrow..

  12. Ebay Save Job

    in In Progress and Finished Work

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    Well, I finally got hold of a camera to show the WIP. The body is a type of mahogany, although i'm not sure what type...I got the body in that shape on eBay so I had no control over that... now its in a somewhat more playable condition... locking Ibanez Edge which I fouled up the first time... Evolutions neck and bridge and an HS-2 middle - single coil used only (all p'ups wired JEM style). Finished with a coat of the toughest wearing floorboard stuff available (thinned down a bit with xylene)... Sounds similar to my lead guitarist's JEM... no wonder really

    And yes, for the more observant of you, I did break the bridge by dropping it (both E strings fine tuners snapped)

    Anyhoo... Pics:

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    bat1.jpg

    obviously still some work to be done... but its playable so I'll slap on some knobs and give it a gig and see how it goes (obviously won't use the trem)

    I'd do something about the pickguard..

  13. Custom Les Paul

    in In Progress and Finished Work

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    I think we might, JUST MAYBE, have another BS troll hanging around...

    The french porn is classy, let me tell ya...that'll get you bounced off the 'bucket pretty fast, too.

    Well first of all YES there is an HCSB stamp.These are mine and my best friends initials.He is helping me in guitar building so i decided to put his initials also.

    Second,i didnt say that i ve builted this guitar a year ago!!!!I said i built it in my free time!!!And its my own problem why i want to change the neck!!I think it would be much more better to help me like some members do and i show total respect to them,than being suspicious all the time!!!And i am really sorry for the porn wallpaper i had when i painted the PRS!!It was the only magazine i found along with MAXpower and i used it!!Whats your problem??i didnt post that pic!!

    Third i am building 7 ibanez RG 7-string copies and i ll try my luck in GOTM with one of them(i will post pics from all of them)!that might sound crazy to you but you will be the judge guys!!(i will keep 2 of them and i am going to give-away the others to my friends)for those who will ask:why 7??

    And i would like to thank one more time those who help me!!

    So you've never finished a guitar?...but are simultaneosly building 9 :D

  14. Finishing Supplies In Australia?

    in Inlays and Finishing Chat

    Posted · Edited by aidlook

    the best way would be with wattyl spray estapol, its a one part poly doesnt come out too bad either. steer clear of plasticote, whiteknight or crazy clarks brand spray paint, cos these are all enamel and will not polish and will be sticky for eternity.

    luke

    :D

    Does the wattyl come in a spraycan? I've heard not to spray enamel...but the problem is it seems to be the most common type of paint..

    Any tips on where to find the wattyl paint?

  15. Finishing Supplies In Australia?

    in Inlays and Finishing Chat

    Posted

    I'm currently building a guitar wich I soon will need to finish?

    It's made of an oak "core" with ply top and back

    here's a link to the progress thread.

    My first build

    I'm going to have to finish it with spraycans, so what type would be the best ones available in australia?

    And also what type of sanding sealer/grainfiller should I use with paint from a spraycan? and does any aussies here know where I'd be able to find some?

  16. Good Cnc Machines

    in Tools and Shop Chat

    Posted

    Just in case no-one realised. THe sites I gave showed plans and materials to build your own CNC machineries for <$100max...

    Rockeros,

    Did you build one from these pans? It would be awesome if you posted pics of your build and tell us what it cost you to build. Maybe even show some cut pieces.

    One limitation I see has been finding reasonably priced 3-d CAD software that you can turn into g-code. It seems like if you really want to design something with complex 3-D shapes (like the arch of an archtop or a compound radius fretboard) you need pro versions of CAD software that all cost between $800 and $1500. :D The few budget 3-d cad software I have seen seem to allow you to build simple shapes, like a tube from a circle, but not complex shapes.

    there's always another way to aquire that software.. :D

  23. My First Build

    in In Progress and Finished Work

    Posted

    lovely fingerboard...

    when i see your fingerboard.. i think your guitar will be good sound..

    i like your fingerboard.. ^^

    Thanks man...that means a lot coming from you..I've seen your work and it's just amazing..

    anyway...I'll probably be putting in position markers today...And the back is being glued on..

  24. My First Build

    in In Progress and Finished Work

    Posted

    I really admire your work. My 'Hybrid' progress is on another thread. I wish I had the courage to make a neck but as it's my first ever effort, I think I would make a mess of it a neck and just dump the whole thing.

    Well done sir, this is going to be a great guitar! :D

    Well...let's put it this way...I never thought I'd be able to make a neck...I am shocked that I've come this far honestly...I thought that I'd screw something up before this point... If you buy a preslotted fingerboard...it's not really hard at all...I'd give it a try if I where you...I can guarantee you that your woodworking skills are probably better than mine...

  25. Custom Strat

    in In Progress and Finished Work

    Posted · Edited by aidlook

    hmm...I agree with skibum...it looks off...

    And um...strat?...looks more like a mashup between a strat and a sg to me...with a little lgm thingy on the bottom..

    But the main objective when building your guitar is what YOU want...so if you like it...just go with it and don't care what other people think...it's your sweat and labor...it should come to what you want it to be..

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