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  1. GuitarGuy
    Use that drill press to make a guide for a hand drill.
  2. GuitarGuy
    Really tho, I was looking for the resolution of the steps but it never says. At least not that I could find. And a .023" cutter is very fragile. I've broken many 1/32 cutters which is .030" so I'd hate to see anything smaller. Also feed rates come into question. Is it adjustable? One would probably be better served with a small cnc mill. But I'd like to see a review of this machine before totally tossing the idea.
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    There is a very old tool which is basically a router. It has a flat base with a chisel with a crook in it. The chisel kinda looks like the end of a hockey stick. It allows you to get a flat bottom. Just an idea. and might be cheaper to come by. but then again a decent router can be had for under $100
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    Does NHL 94' on super nintendo count? Otherwise no. I just drew pictures/portraits in school to catch the ladies attention.... works surprisingly well.
  5. GuitarGuy
    I have a couple sets. Theyre good. Finished nice, no parting marks or imperfections like the cheaper sealed tuners. A good inexpensive alternative.
  6. GuitarGuy
    Someone laid claim through pm but I have yet to hear back from them. If no word in a couple days I'm movin to the next in line.
  7. GuitarGuy
    I couldnt agree more. If its a strat build or somthing that is old news. I may skim it but not really pay much attention. If its somthing interesting then i'll follow it. And for frig sakes im tired of the "this is what im gonna build" threads. Build it or paint it, then show us. Unless of course you are asking for design ideas.
  8. GuitarGuy
    VW
  9. GuitarGuy
    This is free to anyone who figures they can use it. Its a partially completed neck with a cocobolo fretboard. 25.5" scale length. It is structually sound with a single action trus rod. The frets need to be crowned and the headstock is ugly. Hence the reason it is free.
  10. GuitarGuy
    You can get an acid etchant at walmart and craft stores for etching glass. I wonder if it would do the same to chrome.
  11. GuitarGuy
    Eastwood has a sandblasting airbrush. you can find it at www.eastwood.com
  12. GuitarGuy
    Ben, One thing i have noticed about motor speed is that you want it variable. The reason being is the initial "jump" when the power is turned on is enough to break the wire very easily. Also it lets you slow the bobbin down before stopping. On my lego winder I incorporated this and it proved invaluable.
  13. GuitarGuy
    Man Im sorry Duff, I never noticed your post here until it came back up today. I've made up a price list trying to keep it reasonable but still covering my time as well. 18" block $22.50 Right now I have the aluminum to make a 16" one. The price for aluminum I havent settled on yet. Probablly around the $65 mark but I have to see how much trouble they are yet. The construction of the aluminum ones will be different than stewmac. I was going to go with a 1/2" aluminum plate with a 1" wood backer to give it strength and a handle. So we'll see how that works out. Also I will ship to anyone from PG regardless of location and it will go as a gift to keep the government out of your pocket for a while.
  14. GuitarGuy
    O'k I'll give it a try then. I'll have to try to find a good place to mount the spool. In a bucket on the floor works well. The height from the floor gives you a bit of slack to try to catch any mishaps before the wire breaks. (but when it breaks it happens fast anyway)
  15. GuitarGuy
    The wire unloops very loosely. Unless there is a burr on the edge of the spool the wire shouldn't snag or break. If you find the wire is breaking. sand the rim of the spool.
  16. GuitarGuy
    The piece is still salvageble for a smaller body style. Lp Junior esque.
  17. GuitarGuy
    He brings up a good point. I think everyone has a tool in their shop that scares them. For me its the tablesaw. I had an old tablesaw kick a piece of wood the size of my forearm back over my shoulder. Ever since I will think of ways to get around using the tablesaw. My fears are mostly unfounded because the saw I was using was way out of adjustment. When used properly, power tools are very safe. Its just when you try to use them for somthing that they were not designed for, thats when you get in trouble. Like gregp said, if it appears worn or out of adjustment, fix it or buy a new one.
  18. GuitarGuy
    Ebay listings I got em listed pretty cheap on ebay. If any wants a custom size or an aluminum one just pm me.
  19. GuitarGuy
    I have some here but it checked so bad it's not really worth doing much with. Its a very dense light(as in color) wood. It works alot like birch.
  20. GuitarGuy
    All of the above...depends on the look you're going for.
  21. GuitarGuy
    It almost looks like a mechanical pickup. Meaning a slug inside a coil that vibrates freely while the coil is connected to the body. The fluid throws me for a loop tho. Maybe a liquid to dampen the movement muchlike a shock absorber. The slug they put in on the video looks like it has a hole in it. But this is all just what i gathered from the video.
  22. GuitarGuy
    A little autosol and a buffing wheel will make it look better. Won't be too harsh on the plastic either.
  23. GuitarGuy
    WD40 Works as well, It'll take them out in mid air and kill them if they get enough on them.
  24. GuitarGuy
    Couple things to add. It has a tendency to split and has soft spots and harder spots when carving(all wood does but Oak seems to be more so). It can be difficult to get it to carve evenly but it is still workable. Solid oak is heavy so you will have to chamber it for sure. The grain is pretty, much like ash. But with that it is very porus and will need to be filled, maybe more than once.
  25. GuitarGuy
    Not using a center line...nuff said. Keep in mind this was before PG existed.....I was going off of the guitar builders FAQ
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