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KnightroExpress

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    I'm not even worried. Whatever happened, I know you'll turn around and make it beautiful.
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    That would be interesting! I think that the allure of vacuum clamping for me is the ultra-consistent and even pressure application. I want properly good results every time with minimal time spent screwing around. If going vac means switching to epoxy rather than aliphatics for a lot of things, then so be it! I'm gonna go read about glue now....
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    I'm a big Plini fan, I definitely heard a bit of his influence in your demo. Great stuff!
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    @Prostheta You know, I always find myself questioning the clamping pressures you quote. It's not that I don't believe you or trust your experience, the numbers they want just seem ridiculously high. I've never gotten a bad joint when I go through proper prep and just clamp the sh*t out of my work (that's a technical term), but I doubt that I'm getting to the huge PSI levels you've talked about. I'm definitely curious to hear the results of your conversation. @ScottR Thanks Scott! I'm done messing around
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    Sweet, can't wait to see what happens!
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    Sounds good, looks good... a winner all around, I'd say!
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    True enough, thanks guys! I'm designing a neck jig that'll fit in a vacuum bag (still incoming) so I don't have to futz with stuff like this for too much longer. I want things to be simple and rock solid.
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    Just a little update today. Trimmed the new heel laminate, checked the neck's fit and alignment, and glued in the carbon reinforcements.
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    That almost looks like a Kahler mount....
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    Water Jet

    KnightroExpress replied to Lyss's topic in CNC Chat

    I don't think I'd try it on a guitar body... You could do some cool pickguards or stuff like that.
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    I keep a respirator on when doing dusty things, no worries!
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    I appreciate the advice! I'm already thinking about running a 6" PVC main line with 4" branches for the equipment, though I get plenty of power at the far end. I may have lightly overspecced the collector... it's a fairly burly 2HP unit for my little system. So, back to building! I'm working on a 7 string Voyager with a 26.5" scale. The neck has been cut out and routed to shape, truss rod and carbon fiber channels were routed, tuner holes have been drilled, and I made a snazzy little rosewood heel laminate for a dash of extra flavor.
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    So here it is, the final video. Everything is set up and good to go!
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    Very cool! I like the blue pearloid binding, it's a neat touch.
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    Stage 4: almost there! The shop area paintwork is done, workbench and router table assembled, edge sander is roughly in place. Tomorrow's update: done and ready to rock!
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    So, on to Stage 3: more paint has been...uh, painted, and many things have been unboxed. Also, I scored a pretty nice stash of wood from a fellow local builder. He was happy to make some room in his garage and I was happy to help!
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    That turned out great!
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    I'm going to resist making another 'biggest fan' joke. I'm about to head over there now... setting up the edge sander and dust collection are my goals for the day. Maybe the drill press as well, if I can lift the damned thing.
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    So here's stage two, in which we've gotten some painting done and taken delivery of a few machines.
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    I just received my G&W wide miter box today and I must say, it's an impressive piece! It's absolutely well worth the price of admission, even with a bit of a lengthy wait for shipping to the States. Good stuff, Carl!
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    I dab a bit of oil on my fretboards during the finishing process. Just go light and you'll be fine
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    Ok guys, so I've been taking short videos of the workshop renovation as it happens. I've decided to go ahead and post 'em up for those who want to watch. Here's the first one: a walkthrough of the shop before any renovation at all...hell, it's before I had electricity!
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    Indeed, nice work! I really like the color scheme you've chosen as well.
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    Man, it's sad to see that you're having this much difficulty with the loan situation. It's not like you're asking for a ridiculous sum...
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    I like the single piece of flame birch idea, but I know the multilam would look nice as well.
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