Hey, I normally don't post, but after a couple years hiatus (kids) I started from scratch. Just to let those people out there that are so willing to share thier knowledge know, that it is very much appreciated. On to the build. I found some old maple I forgot I had and decided it would make an interesting SG. So I found some 1/2" quilted maple and 3/4" regular maple and a 3 piece maple LP style set neck. I realize this is a little thin but DBZ has that crazy new thin guitar and I thought what the heck. So, I traced the body of an SG3 I have onto the two the different maple pieces and cut them out with a jigsaw and then glued them up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v376/TheHurt/SG/sgtrace.jpg
Then with a microplaner attached to a hand drill I smoothed the edges so everything matched up nicely. Next I will bevel the edges and the horn areas and the route. I also found some awesome quilt for a headstock veneer.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v376/TheHurt/SG/headstock.jpg
I know I could save a lot of time with better tools and templates, but there is something to say about truly handmade guitars, it's like my therapy. Anyhowever, any and all comments are wlecome and any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks for the site and if anyone cares I will continue posting pics until it's complete.