Levi79

Thanks dude. You'd never believe what I paid for that top either. $19.00. Yeah I'll definitely be using cauls from now on. And getting more clamps. Once I have some cash that is haha. I got the idea for the slotting box from this guy. Found his videos very helpful. I've never used a Hannes either but ever since I saw one I wanted one. Really stoked to see how that goes. Those shavings are long gone ha. I felt so bad about wasting all of that but there wasn't much I could do. Taking a trip up to the lumber yard later this week to grab some more wood for more projects though. Stoked about that. Definitely going to be doing that. The rod isn't installed quite yet.

It was insanely hot outside this week, even hotter inside the garage somehow, so I didn't do as much work as I should have. But I did do some stuff. Top all trimmed up. Anyone else think that's gonna look cool? 12th fret inlay. Going to be made of Paua Abalone. Straight class. I made a fret slotting box! But after cutting a couple slots with it I decided I like the old ghetto method a little better. All slotted! Truss Rod cavity routed. I really really need a router table. This was done very carefully with a router free hand and cleaned up to fit with a chisel and some sandpaper. Came out pretty decent I think. Took me along ass time though, especially comparing that it would have taken like 5 minutes with a proper router table and fence. Going to be making a router table out of an old cabinet in my basement quite soon. Stewmac order! Pretty small one this time. Got a few switches, a nut blank, a fret eraser, a router bit, some extra inlay saw blades and a pickup routing template. Sorry about all the bad pics. That's all for now folks.

Thanks Levi. I hope you do find it useful. Are you going to be posting your upcoming project? SR Sure will! I need to finish my current build first, or at least almost finish it before I move on to the next I'm no RestorationAD.

Absolutely beautiful build sir! This thread will be a good reference for my upcoming semi hollow project!

I tried ordering there and they wouldn't ship it to Canadaland I managed to get one though. Should be using it on my next build. I decided with this one just to do it the old fashioned way since I'm not going to be making another one of these anytime soon and it'll probably take about a month for the bit to get here. Progress! So this is my plan. I changed my mind a little bit on the body. I just traced out an RG on my plan but made the shape a little different in the end. I'm awful at drawing, and the bridge pickup won't be that close to the bridge, but it gets the main idea across. Tentative headstock design. Scarf joint glued up. I was going to put this maple veneer between the neck and headstock in the scarf joint. It was on my bench and everything, but I totally forgot Body cut out on my new bandsaw Another new toy is pictured here as well. Rigid sander. Loving it so far! Did a little drilling with a forstner bit to lighten the body up a bit. Even though it's only going to be 33mm thick haha. Indian Rosewood top planed and cut out. Ready to glue. Lotsa glue! All clamped up. I learned two lessons while clamping this top on. 1) I need to buy some more clamps 2) Be careful with your pressure, especially on thin woods and especially when that thin wood is over a chamber. I didn't even think about this when clamping (very stupid of me) and I cracked the top a bit. Thankfully not too badly and I don't think it's going to be an issue. Also, different style clamps all have their uses. Going to be getting some more quick grip style clamps in the near future. My new (used) Delta Bandsaw. Got this for $300 on Kijiji. Put a new blade on it today and it runs like new! I'm really happy with it. Makes things go so much easier for me. You can see my little workspace in the garage in the background. Things are definitely going alot easier the second time around now that I have a grip on the basics and have a little experience. And the fact that I've equipped myself pretty well for tools. Basically all my money has been going towards tools and parts since February haha. Taking advantage of living with the parents while I can. I want to move to the city now that I'm graduated, but I could only afford a shitty apartment. Can't make guitars in an apartment Edit: Also use clamping cauls from now on. Dummy.

Well I figured out what bit he's using and decided I might as well get what has already proven successful than something else. Especially since I'm pretty new to the whole game. It is a Whiteside bit, part number 2580. Went to buy one and that was a whole other story. Tried two places in Canada that carried Whiteside bits and they both said they coulnd't get this one in. Then I tried three different places out of the US that did international stuff. They couldn't ship this bit to me for whatever reason. Finally found a place to buy one though, so that should be here in a couple weeks Getting some new toys tomorrow too!

I saw that thread, but that's one of the sources I got mixed ideas on the bits. And your little mishap with the solid carbide is what got me so worried about the topic. I don't want to spend $80 on a bit to have that happen to me. I'd rather ust get the right thing first off. The video the one guy posted in there (verhoevenc's) tells what size to use, but not what the bit should be made of. I could be totally msising something though. I have 0 experience in woodworking or anything with tools really. Except my first build. And yeah. I really like how the lamination looks. Exactly what I was hoping for. Those look awesome man!

Wow. Awesome work man!

At it again. I enjoyed building my first guitar so much (which can be seen here) that I literally started on this the next day. Specs: 6 strings 27 frets 26.22" scale (666mm ) Superstrat shape Black Walnut body Indian Rosewood bookmatched top Wenge/Flame Maple 5 piece neck Flame Maple fretboard w/ piranha tooth inlays (indian rosewood) and a cool 12th fret inlay Schaller Hannes bridge Schaller non locking tuners (3+3) Seymour Duncan Distortions Cream or white plastic binding on body and headstock (help me decide!) Black fretboard binding 34mm body thickness (potentially thinner) Here's what I have so far! Indian Rosewood top, Black Walnut body Planed the Walnut to thickness (that dust almost filled pictured garbage can ) Top glued. There was a couple more clamps put after this. Neck laminate glued. Love this combo! After glue! I have a drawn out plan that I'll post in a few days. I have a couple changes to make to it. Let me know what you think of my specs! I also have some questions for you guys. Firstly, I'm planning on doing alot of template work this time around. I realize now that it's the best way to get accurate and clean results. So I'll be using a flush trim bit on a router table with a body template, headstock template and neck template. But I don't know what bit to buy. I've researched and gotten so many mixed answers. If you guys could link me to some recommendations I'd be really greatful. Secondly, I want to do a true bolt on with steel inserts rather than just screws into the neck. Is it going to be an obstacle to get some that will work with my thin body? Also, I tried ordering some for my last build from McMaster and they said I coulnd't because I wasn't a business or something... And I know you can get these for cheaper from a place like that rather than LMII or something. Where else should I look? I had a couple more questions but forgot what they were

Great attention to detail in this build! Excited to see the final products. Especially that blue one!

This reminds me I should really get a decent workbench before moving forward with my next build.

Read through this whole thread. Some great tips!

Looking good dude. Don't feel too bad about the mistakes. I'm sure everyones first build has them. Mine did for sure.

Cool shape. Going through these threads makes me realize I need more clamps. Lots more clamps

This is looking awesome man!

This is going to come out so nice!

Very nice work man! Really cool body shape as well!

Should be cool!

Hm. I was planning to do my next body using this method. Maybe I should invest in one of those Robo-Sanders instead.

Wow. That guitar is serious business. Great work dude!

Looks like a vintage Frank Gamble model... if so that would be sweet! Thanks for the kind words. It's actually an S540 from 1990. It was basically my dream guitar a few years back, and when I lost all hope in finding one, it popped up on Kijiji! Played twice in 1990 and cased ever since. Also Mr. Guitar Logistics, you've already helped me a lot through your thread on so! Thank you! Welcome to the big boy forum. We talk about techniques and building here... Start a thread for your builds and contribute. If no one is talking check your view count (if it is up it is all good). If you ever feel like parting with the S540 let me know I have a few vintage Ibanez it can hang with. Glad to help you with your builds... some really talented builders here and you will learn a lot here. Haha, yeah I don't know why I didnt join earlier. Never ever parting with that S! Ever! It's got a bunch of Ibanez friends to chill with at my place. It's got a couple RG7's and it's brother S540 FMTT Already got an idea lined up for it Might as well leave this here.

Looks like a vintage Frank Gamble model... if so that would be sweet! Thanks for the kind words. It's actually an S540 from 1990. It was basically my dream guitar a few years back, and when I lost all hope in finding one, it popped up on Kijiji! Played twice in 1990 and cased ever since. Also Mr. Guitar Logistics, you've already helped me alot through your thread on sso! Thank you! I just keep on bumpin' into you! haha. For sure alot of talent on here. Already learned a few things! Great place to be so far!

Hey guys, I'm new here. You may know me on SS.org or MG. Anyways, I'm almost finished my first build and ain't lookin at stopping here. I've got wood for 3 more builds and hardware for another one already lined up. Got myself a decent collection of tools already as well. I can already tell that being a member here is going to help me out alot. Here's some pics to keep the thread entertaining. I'll probably make a thread when I finish it up, but if you want to see how it has come together so far you can check it out here: http://www.ultimate-...d.php?t=1535788