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chunkielad

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  1. chunkielad
    I don't do pointy but that's nice mate! Well done.
  2. chunkielad
    WD don't have any on their site. Craft supplies I'll look at. What's the details for Touchtone's website? David Dyke's site is just contact info. I'll have a look in the lovely topic you posted too - cheers fella ← All is answered in that topic I mentioned, but also, just give Dave Dyke a call. Pleasure to deal with on the phone. ← Cheers for the answers to a stupidly previously answered quation mate - Just looked at craft supplies and thye have a double action for £12 and a standad for £8 - can't go wrong - thanks again!
  3. chunkielad
    WD don't have any on their site. Craft supplies I'll look at. What's the details for Touchtone's website? David Dyke's site is just contact info. I'll have a look in the lovely topic you posted too - cheers fella
  4. chunkielad
    I've searched the site and a few links - also tried google but can't find truss rods in the UK - anyone help please?
  5. chunkielad
    I'll have a word with the boss and try to sort it mate.
  6. chunkielad
    Number 2 out of the ones shown - 4 is good but looks like the tip would snap off easily.
  7. chunkielad
    How much for just the jointer mate and where are you based?
  8. chunkielad
    Quite the opposite - a whole sheet of metal on the underside will help with earthing and mor eimportantly SHIELDING! Go for it mate - I think it'll look cool and will definately not have any major issues.
  9. chunkielad
    Good reply - it's your guitar and if you like it then so be it! I don't like it though - just not my cuppa tea - good work though fella.
  10. chunkielad
    Ran out to B&Q (british DIY place) and got one earlier - shape is great now! I went for a rasp and saw that. I have a router which i will use to transfer this to the body blank but I have no way of accurately using one on the template. How would i have used a router for this? I hope there wasn't an easier way I've just missed!
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    I suggest you go to your local wood merchant (timber dealer etc) - you'll find them in your yellow pages. They usually carry a good stock of finishes too. Mine (accross theroad - Literally!) carry most of what i need but I can't get any decent clear coats off them - only varnishes. As for removing the finish - sanding (carefully) or maybe paint stripper would be my choices but thn again, I'm relatively new to this myself so i may be wrong on those two.
  12. chunkielad
    Not a big fan of pointies BUT I think the headstock and body are a little out of proportion for my taste - a bigger headstock would balance it. Otherwise - why not - it looks great!
  13. chunkielad
    I see myself buying a rasp or two - i was hoping someone would have a great piece of wisdom to offer like wetting it or something! Nevermind - hard work here we come!
  14. chunkielad
    I made a new teplate for my project the other day (original one was a bit thin and the bearing slipped off it lots) I made it from two sheets (glued together) of Ply wood and hit it with the jig saw. I've got it close but need to tidy it up a bit more - HOWEVER! When i sand it (by hand) it doesn't do much - this is tough stuff!!! I have some cut line I need to remove and some of the curves need smoothing so anyone any bright ideas? I HAVE ONLY HAND TOOLS.
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    I have a vinyl cutter which can also plot to 610mm (2ft) wide. I know some people just print the design onto a normal printer which will tile the image (you have to stick them together to use it) I don't actually use cad, I use Corel Draw but the principle is the same.
  16. chunkielad
    As well as everything every one else said, the edge of the fretboard has to be dressed well ESPECIALLY the frets themselves I hate it when fret ends rub on the base of my fingers!
  17. chunkielad
    I don't think you need to coat the whole thing with epoxy mate - it'd just be a good filler.
  18. chunkielad
    You could use glue and the sawdust from a similar piece of wood. Epoxy (make them a different colour) or even inlay them so they are there but 'not' with abalone, etc.... Are you trying to hide the fact they were there totally? If so, a new fretboard would be the best job.
  19. chunkielad
    Why not make a feature out of it and use the same wood as the front - a darker piece would look intentional rather than a later fix.
  20. chunkielad
    You could use the claw off a set of trem springs (the one that goes int he back cover of a strat) I'm starting to like this!
  21. chunkielad
    Not sure they'd send to the UK though!
  22. chunkielad
    Ah I getit now! It's a real shame about the ferrules - on what is otherwise a fantastic guitar!
  23. chunkielad
    Tiny pics but from what I can see - it's a nice job mate.
  24. chunkielad
    What a great topic!!! - the arguments are totally valid on both sides! I think this is one that will go on for years and never have a final answer - should you or shouldn't you - one thing i do have to say though - I paid for a spoke shave today so i can have a go! I'm not saying it'll be used on the guitar I'm doing right now but i figure it's worth a try.I'll have an experience trying I suppose. Now this isn't because I feel bullied or peer pressure has made me give in - I still firmly believe that it isn't necessary to build your own and definately doesn't make you any less of a guitar builder - this is my opinion though - and at the end of the day, we're all entitled to one of them!
  25. chunkielad
    Hey mate - the pics I did are full size - print it out onto multiple sheets of paper and it should be right. The only thing not right will be the pick up holes and bridge/saddle - you're doing a 4 string and the original image as a 5 - other than that it should be fine. http://www.signworks.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/...ingOutlines.jpg
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