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  1. Doeringer
    Nice work FT, From the outside it looks like it was there from the start. Now what is your next project?
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    The world is your oyster... Welcome to PG. first peruse the tutorial section, you should be able to answer many questions and learn a lot there, then come back with a more specific question. Your questions are a bit too general to answer.
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    My no name bench top drill press's motor just died (and now will be a full time arbor press) and I got this floor model to replace it Clicky I read a few forums and didn't find anything bad but the price of $199, for a telescoping, tilting unit like this kinda scared me. I got it from Woodcrafters, and they usually sell good stuff. So I was just wondering if anyone has had experience (good or bad) with them. Either way I think I can get two bills worth of use out of it...
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    I'm in Atlanta and have great spray equipment. What are you looking to have done... and yes I would have the same concerns about what you are looking to pay or trade... I'll send a PM
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    Nice work! It will be tough to clear with an air brush, it basically doesn't allow enough material through for a good coat. There are several threads on this too.
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    Maybe this would be better put in the electronics section, as visitors there can give you exact differences, but I will give you the basic answer. A-taper or Audio taper has a range that is tuned to a human ear, so the volume increase between 2-3 would be proportionate to the difference between 7-8. J-taper (I think you mean L-taper) or Linear taper, the resistance would be the same between 2-3 as it would be between 7-8, but the sound or the volume would jump instead of being a steady increase. Sorry if this is not crystal clear, I'm sure someone can jump in and explain it better.
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    Going back to the original question. Cheap Wal-Mart desk fan, take the motor out, perfect for winding. Actually found a fan that had a broken base and they sold it to me for $2.00. As for the counter, if you have an electronics store around that has salvaged parts, I picked up a digital counter with a light sensing trigger for about $10. I use a sewing maching foot control. Whole thing cost about $25. I even machined a couple of speed knobs as guides for the wire.
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    Cool site & some nice guitar work. I agree with the choice button for HTML or Flash. I couldn't find the link for the tutorials. I like the clean look of the site but I would prefer to not have to search for the links. Just my 2 cents.
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    JJ-Rod (sorry, had to do it) Welcome There are several ways, you want to be sure to have a good connection between the neck thru and the top. You can cut it like you suggested, but your filing and planing skills would have to be top notch. I would route the cutout, using a guide on each side of the neck to maintain the proper depth. Another option is a dado head on a table saw, obviously while the neck blank is still square and before you mount the fretboard. I never tried this way but I would assume you would need a perfect dado set and would still wind up working to make a perfect fit. Enjoy, and post some pics when you are ready
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    Maybe, I'll check tonight and PM you if I have one big enough
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    From what I understand, if it has the open book headstock, it is pre-law, as long as it is an authentic Ibanez. I have a 74-76 Pre-law 2342 model Ibanez LP. When I got it it had been horribly refinished and a third pup was added. I'm trying to refinish it now, but it takes a back seat because it is a side project of mine. Also look for tuners with the star on them, that is supposed to make a difference also. I was able to find ibanez info here Ibanez collectors . They are wonderful playing guitars, mine is the cheaper model, but it is still nice to play
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    At first, I spent more time making jigs and templates than actually building. Now I put in about 60 hours over a 60-75 day timeframe, per guitar.
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    Obviously bookmatched wood is more popular, promotes a very classy look and is very artistic. But how much does wood that is not symetrical take away from the look, or does it even add to it? I put this picture up just as an example. I bought it out of the stock Walnut at the lumber yard just because I thought it was interesting and the parts pictured are from two separate ends of the board and have a little figure. I placed it next to some guitar pieces to get some ideas and wanted to see what you guts thought of the bookmatched vs non-symetrical guitar top. I'm looking for feedback more on the topic and less on this specific picture.
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    Great start, has a nice and unique artsy feel.
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    Warmoth offers it for $90 on a strat or jazz body. haven't laid the "naked eye' on one yet but they look interesting. They don't seem to offer products for doing it yourself though.
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    They used to be a big pile of 'stuff', company almost went under & came back strong. I played a stratish not to long ago and was mildly impressed.
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    Ordered the Uke kit from them for fun. good stuff.
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    Follow the tutorials on this site, it is basically the same, you would probably want to hide the transition from one wood to the other with the binding. Give us a few "specifics" about what you are doing and we can give better advice. Got pics?
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    Never been a big fan of paint, even though some are great works. It would be hard to be serious about music with flowers and pink accents on my guitar. But if it speaks to you, get one, or better yet, make one.
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    Didn't leave you out, but I am guilty of lumping you in with the other Wenge guitar.
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    You should be able to compensate! I saw a custom builder site that cuts his frets angled (like the direction your fingers would naturally point if relaxed around a neck). He used a custom built bridge but again I agree you should be able to compensate.
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    How much do you want for the bee swatter neck?
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    Thanks for the votes and the support, I'm very happy to get more than 1 vote with such wonderful guitars up there! Orgmorg said it best about Setch's "Exceptional detail without overstatement". My view on Wenge, even with the fantastic photography, photos don't do this wood justice, up close you just want to take a bite out of this stuff. Scott, love the design, killer workmanship and the color works for me. South, my first guitar was an SG, good work! Verh, I know some guys around town that would absolutely freak over that guitar!
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    Lemon oil for fret boards. Gives a nice glow and make the shop smell spic & span!
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    They also make humbucker pickups to fit in a single coil rout. Check Duncan and Dimarzio for options. This will definately change the sound, like Sambo said, depends on what you want.
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