spottydog

I just want to build guitars because I enjoy it it's as simple as that and if I have to use cheap and unsuitable woods I will because that is the only way I can build a guitar sometimes. I will never build a world class guitar but they look OK and don't sound too bad so what more can I ask. As I said if you would like to write to me let me know and I will be happy to write back. 

Hi Prostheta

If you would like to hear the reason for my use of cheap woods I will write to you if you would like to coraspond with me as I do not want to put the reasons on the Web page

You are right not the best of wood but I can only work with what I can get and as I am unemployed cheap it is or I would not be able to build anything. I'll see how it builds up and decide what to do as I go

Guitar is sort of coming not sure if that good or bad... Had to go with cheaper wood due to financial constraints 

Guitar project has slowed a little bit. Believe it or not I have been building bird feeders, bird boxes and wishing well planters for people. I hope to get back to my guitar soon 

Many,many,many thanks I will read up and look at the video as this is an area where I definitely want to improve. 

Many thanks. Most helpful 

I have used the angle detailed on the plan and on the template but after building I find that  the string action is too high which has put me off set neck guitars as once the neck is glued there is little room for any adjustment of the neck angle.

Hi. One of the many problems I have when building is getting the correct neck angle. Has anyone any hints or tips for getting the right angle or for checking the angle is correct 

Many many many thanks 

Not really it's just me been thick I have no idea how I would cut them out. Could you maybe post some photos if it would not be too much trouble as I said I'm thick. 

Do you think it would work like this. If I left 2" all round the for the router and cut the Chambers out as normal then line up with the centre line

Yes I'm planning to carve both of the plates. Dam auto correct ha ha

I never thought of that. What would be the best way to cut the grass templates to do that 

Sorry forgot to post pictures 

Template for cutting out middle chambered section I have made the outside 10mm. I intend to cut a flat section chambered and cap the top and bottom with carved pieces 

Many thanks you have been very helpful 

It's 8mm on the plan would this be thick enough for a solid piece of chambered wood 

Can anyone help me with the thickness of the sides for a chambered semi hollow 335 guitar many thanks 

Many thanks I intend to try it on my next guitar. I have finally started cutting out the patterns 

Hi, A quick question. Has anyone used Red Grandis before, it is a hardwood from the Eucalyptus family and is supposed to machine well and take a good finish.

I think it's down to alignment of the parts

It's a full size plan that I am trying to to copy to cut for templates. So it is a straight forward copy or it should be 

Try not to laugh too much!!!!! 

I'm having a few problems with my plan I have bits missing here and there and the sections don't all match up. It is the first time I have copied the whole plan to use I have only done sections in the past. It may be down to how I have the original plan folded or maybe its because im just stupid !!!