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Hey thanks for the reply. I would drop the saw box and templates, but I will need to get them eventually, plus I think id like to have the practice. Yes, I will be making multilaminated necks. I really like your idea about making a lam for the rod and cutting before glueing, the reason I was asking about the table saw is becasue on stewmacs site there was an article by dan erlewine saying itd be a good idea. Does anyone here go freehand? that scares the crap out of me, does anyone here actually do freehand?! as for nut files I was told to get a welding file kit, and for way less money itd do the same job. I have a few good clamps and will buy more locally. Drill bits for the tuners... I think I already have some, if not I'm sure id be able to get some locally as well for the right size. Ive been building bodies so far, using some of my old prestige ibanez/warmoth necks, and I also bought a neck from doug at soulmate guitars, I had another one on order, but sadly, I cancelled it becasue I decided I want to start building my own. thanks.

Hi everyone, I am going to order a bunch of tools/supplies from stewmac on building necks, and was thinking I should run my list by the project guitar team before I ordered, becasue maybe I missed some stuff, or maybe I have some dumb things in my list. So, here goes. Well, here goes! -9.5 and 12 inch radius blocks -fret press caul (for use with drill press) -neck support caul (for use with fret press caul) -fret end dressing file -fret cutter -fret saw/fret slotting mitre box -fret scale templates (25.5) -fret tang nipper -curly maple binding -binding tape -jumbo stewmac fretwire -fretwork step by step book -3 hot rod truss rods -truss rod router bit -white bone nut blanks and for inlays, I have -pearl cutting jig (inlay tracing scribe, inlay saw, wooden pearl cutting jig, mini air pump, cutting lube) -international dremel outfit dremel router -precision router set (binding router bit, dremel stand, edge guide for binding, air pump) -1/4-1/8 shank adapter collet -3/32" collet -3 carbide inlay bits, 3/32, 1/8, 1/16 Now for a few questions, 1.I am not sure how to route the truss rod cavity with the stewmac stuff, becasue the bit supplied is not a bearing bit. I have a table saw, good idea? 2.I do not know how to guide for inlays, or how to use a template if possible, or am I expected to do it freehand ? I would hope not : | 3.Stewmac doesnt sell stainless steel fretwire. Anyone know where to get some? 4.My list is runnin me over 1100 $, and was hoping to cut it down a bit, maybe anyone could help me by getting rid of stuff I dont need?/is there any core stuff I'am missing? I have some stuff in there for cutting ends of fret tangs down so I can have neck binding. I was hoping the stewmac natural wood binding would be good for binding fretboards, and Id be able to use that. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and thank you for taking the time to read my long list.

Awesome, Thanks alot. The only problem is I wont be getting the ball rolling for a couple of months at least, becasue Doug hasnt started on it yet, but he will pretty soon I hope.

Dude! thats awesome news. Thats insane that it is from the same tree, and I hope I can pull it off. I cant wait to get this thing underway. Thanks for the help.

Hi, I got a peice of burl maple from frasier valley fine woods (look below this paragraph) but I've never worked with burl before and was hoping drak or anyone else could help me out. I was just wondering the best way to fill in the incursions, and if Id need a CA bath, which products to use, how to do it, etc. Also I was hoping drak would be able to tell me how to stain the top to be very similar to his magma attack body, cus that thing REALLY kicks ass. I am gonna finish it with the stewmac colortone waterbase cleargloss topcoat, clear sealer, and grain filler (if i need it ). Also as a side note I will be using one of doug from soulmate guitars necks... They are REALLY awesome. Here is a project ive already started with one of his necks. Here are some pics of it, before i started work : http://img9.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=8...0_122_466lo.JPG after glueing and rough shaping: http://img129.imagevenue.com/img.php?image...4_122_598lo.JPG after the carve and some routes http://img161.imagevenue.com/view.php?imag...1_122_563lo.JPG after one quick coat of tru oil, just to see what it will look like when im ready to finish it (you can notice my DISGUSTINGLY messy routes, but they will be covered, and im not drak so it wont be WOD'd : http://img22.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=...8_122_413lo.JPG I dont have any pics of the heel yet, its mostly done but can use some work so ill post those when its all finished. the specs are basically 7 string neck thru with stainless steel frets, flame maple neck with bubinga lams, pao ferro baord, walnut back with zebrawood top (carved) dimarzio tone zone and air norton 7, 7 string hardtail bridge, all gold hardware, schaller mini locking tuners, graphite nut. finished in tru oil from head to toe. Ill post some final pics when its all done. also here is a pic of some quilted maple i will be using that i also got from frasier valley. : http://img42.imagevenue.com/view.php?image...2_122_547lo.JPG thanks alot guys.

Right on, thanks alot.

Yeah, you should totally get a peice. Godin guitars build their LGXT's and most of their "preformance" seriese guitars out of silver leaf maple. Godin is also a really good company so I would trust in their choises.

Hey I was wondering if you guys could fill me in on how many tools and machines etc I will need to build a simple solidbody electric guitar (neck included), what they do and how much they are. Thanks allot.