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  5. Pine Hardwood?

    in Solidbody Guitar and Bass Chat

    Posted

    Well i can't say i have ever been tempted to use pine for any sort of guitar building and i never thought i would until finding something today at school.

    My teacher said it was something that goes by the name of "sugar pine". It looks nothing like the usual knotty crap we generally recognise as pine but has a sort of shine to it and has small knots or something similar that resemble birdseye maple.

    From cutting into it too see what it was like i realised it was very hard, heavy and potentially a new bolt on neck for me.

    Any ideas as to whether this would will be suitable?

    Cheers :D

    Was used on the original 1950s Broadcaster/Esquire bodies by Fender if I remember correctly - anyway, it's a lovely wood to use, suitable as a body wood, and also possibly as a neck wood too. Would take it for a neck if quartersawn, or flatsawn with graphite rods.

    I found only enough for a bolt on neck so i will give it a try. It looks very nice, but nobody seems to sell it when i looked at supplies today so i will have to see if there is more in the wood pile tomorrow.

    Cheers for the info !

    I dont know where in Oz youre from, but these guys are in Melbuorne and Sydney

    clicky

    dayvo :D

  6. Fret Tang Nipper

    in Tools and Shop Chat

    Posted

    Cool :D

    You'll find it next to the PCB and soldering stuff.

    Make sure you hold your dremel with two hands to control it properly and make small lines as you go slowly deeper. You have to be careful because that cut-off wheel will make a mess of the surounding metal if you slip up.

    You also have to make sure that the groove is as close as possible to the mouth so you don't cut the tang too short. Check it out first with a bit of fretwire before you start cutting the groove.

    Thanks for the xtra info B)

    dayvo :D

  9. Wanted:(new) Nickel Guitar Parts

    in The Marketplace

    Posted

    Hey guys

    Im hoping someone can help me

    Ive searched through the guitar parts suppliers and Googled it but I cant find these parts :D

    Im trying to source a shorty 3way toggle switch in Nickel like this chrome one

    ESHORTYTOGGLE.jpg

    and a mono jack in Nickel for an SG, I plan to start later in the year

    The jack will be placed on the side of the guitar (like a Les Paul) so Im open to suggestions

    as to what I can use (e.g, a football jackplate etc,etc.)

    dayvo :D

  10. I'm Building An Amp

    in Electronics Chat

    Posted

    Hey all

    Im looking into building a Tube Amp myself

    I still have much, much reading/researching to do

    Theres a hellova lot info out there on this

    Anyhow heres some links to some Amp building sites Ive found

    AX84.com

    Duncans Homebrew Amps

    Ceriatone.com8Watt Tube Amplifier

    18Watt.com - you must register, but it is free

    Amptone.com

    Retro Sound - Aussie Site

    Aussie Guitar Gear

    Guitar Amplifier Basics

    Hope these sites are helpful to any of you thinking about building your own Amp :D

    dayvo :D

  12. Another Binding Question

    in Inlays and Finishing Chat

    Posted

    Hey All

    Yet another binding question/s

    I wasnt going to bind the body, but I did a pretty crappy job of gluing my already carved top onto the body of the Les Paul Im making (Some slight gaps in places around the edge, so I need to hide them :D)

    Im almost to the stage of staining and clearcoating and Im wondering how well will Nitrocellulose lacquer adhere/stick to ABS plastic binding? My fingerboard is bound with this stuff and Im going to put lacquer on the fretboard as well

    Or, is there an alternative the ABS?

    If there are alternatives, Im after a plastic type binding, not a natural timber one. It would be great to find binding in colours other than black, white or cream

    dayvo :D

  13. Les Paul Turbo Cad

    in Solidbody Guitar and Bass Chat

    Posted

    Does anyone have the Les paul Turbo cad file? please send me it i really need it thanks  B)

    I have a couple of .pdf files when printed out will give you a full size body and headstock of a 59 Les Paul. If you're interested let me know :D

    dayvo :D

    Please send me the plans of the les paul , my email : DELETED thanks man!!

    Done

  14. For Sale: Robinson Intermediate Inlay Video

    in The Marketplace

    Posted

    Looks like no one's interested in trading tapes and dvd's from my other post B)

    I'm now selling this tape.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=7418902434

    Let me know if you are interested in selling any of the others

    By the way, where is the Larry Robinson tape located? In Oz or the US?

    dayvo :D

    The tape is going to the states today. I figured more people will be bidding on it over there then here so to save on the shipping my dad who was on vacation here is bringing it back to his place in the states. Same with the two finishing videos.

    The fret basics dvd is still in oz though.

    Actually if you're really interested in the inlay video and you're fast enough to answer me back before 12:00 sharp (noon) you can get that video for $50 AUD shipped to Adelaide. We leave for the airport at that time. After that then that tape will be on its way to Boise ID.

    Sorry mate I missed your deadline

    Ill get back to you about the Fretting DVD

    dayvo :D

  16. Exotic Guitar Tops ?

    in Solidbody Guitar and Bass Chat

  19. cnc routers

    in Tools and Shop Chat

    Posted

    [quote name='deadgoodcharlie' post='265294' date='Apr 24 2006, 12:42 AM']
    [quote name='dayvo' post='265275' date='Apr 22 2006, 10:27 PM']
    [quote name='deadgoodcharlie' post='265269' date='Apr 23 2006, 02:25 PM']
    Hello fellow luthiers,just thought I,de throw in my two cents.Making guitar parts through the use of a CNC machine is pretty amazing when you think about it also the tolerences of your parts do become greater.A decent machine,even at a hobbiest level that can deliver will still run you a few thousand.I spent my whole vacation pay on mine and was tickeled pink turning out LP tops and Lp necks.CNC can save you time but you gotta pay for that time saver in the begining.Check out www.durhamrobotics.com and you will see a pic of my machine with a sample test of a LP top in MDF.I think it all depends on how far you wanna go.If it,s one offs your doing forget the CNC route,but if it,s leading to a business venture I feel there,s nothing wrong with it.All in all the machine can get you close but there is always the human factor that finishes off the instrument.Realisticaly you would need to put out about several thousand dollars to get anything decent enough to do the job right.Cheers to all. B)
    [/quote]

    What size cnc machine did you buy and how much was it?
    dayvo :D
    [/quote]Working footprint is X30Y16Z4 cost was approximately $3000.00 C.A.Will be upgrading in the next month to bigger for accoustic tops and backs. :D
    [/quote]

    Im still on my first build, but down the track a little I might just get myself one of these as I love tinkering with new things B)
    dayvo :D

  20. cnc routers

    in Tools and Shop Chat

    Posted

    [quote name='deadgoodcharlie' post='265269' date='Apr 23 2006, 02:25 PM']
    Hello fellow luthiers,just thought I,de throw in my two cents.Making guitar parts through the use of a CNC machine is pretty amazing when you think about it also the tolerences of your parts do become greater.A decent machine,even at a hobbiest level that can deliver will still run you a few thousand.I spent my whole vacation pay on mine and was tickeled pink turning out LP tops and Lp necks.CNC can save you time but you gotta pay for that time saver in the begining.Check out www.durhamrobotics.com and you will see a pic of my machine with a sample test of a LP top in MDF.I think it all depends on how far you wanna go.If it,s one offs your doing forget the CNC route,but if it,s leading to a business venture I feel there,s nothing wrong with it.All in all the machine can get you close but there is always the human factor that finishes off the instrument.Realisticaly you would need to put out about several thousand dollars to get anything decent enough to do the job right.Cheers to all. :D
    [/quote]

    What size cnc machine did you buy and how much was it?
    dayvo :D

  21. Bandsaw - 14"

    in Tools and Shop Chat

    Posted

    I have bought router bits and and a drill set from Carba-Tec before, with no problems

    They are a reputable company although some of their stuff is a bit pricy

    Sorry, cant comment on their bandsaws

    dayvo :D

    Oh, by the way where abouts are you in Hawaii?

    I took the wife there in january 2005 for our wedding anniversary

    We stayed right on Wikiki Beach and also went to the Big Island

    Absolutely beautiful place

    Cant wait to visit again, one day :D

  22. Converting Measurements

    in Tools and Shop Chat

    Posted

    Hey guys

    I need to pick your collective brains :D

    Im building a Les Paul and I need to drill the holes for the bridge and tailpiece

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

    Im used to working in metric, and worked out I need an 11mm bit to do the job using this

    The trouble is I cant find a brad point here in Oz in that size (10mm or 12mm only)

    So, can you guys advise me on what size you use and/or what size I need? (in your measurements - fractions of an inch) not decimal

    Im not too clued up with Imperial measurements B)

    Also while Im on the subject, do any of you know of a Length Conversion Calculator that I can download that has sizes in "a fraction of an inch" as well as "decimal"and converts to metric?

    If there is something available, it may be an invalueable tool also to others who read this post and have trouble converting

    Any advice would be appreciated

    dayvo :D

  23. An Sg For My Son

    in In Progress and Finished Work

    Posted

    That is one mighty fine looking guitar :D

    When I get my Les Paul done, an SG will be my next project

    Enjoy your holiday here in Oz

    If you get time, go to The Dome or The G and check out an Aussie Rules game

    It would be interesting to see what you have to say about our code of football B)

    dayvo :D

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