mistermikev

for instance... this one... right as he opens the box he has a slot. I'm guessing perhaps mine is a mistake but can be easily slotted. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&ei=ioleX4SxL7jA0PEPyr6VmAM&q=youtube+saw+stop+setup+jobsite&oq=youtube+saw+stop+setup+jobsite&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIICCEQFhAdEB46BAgAEEc6BwghEAoQoAE6CgghEBYQChAdEB5KBQgKEgE4UKglWJQuYKgvaABwAXgAgAGIAYgB3AaSAQMzLjWYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6yAEIwAEB&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwiEnuexhOfrAhU4IDQIHUpfBTMQ4dUDCAw&uact=5

thank you for the reply. I've watched a couple of them but no one addressed this and it just seems like they had the slot right off the bat.

looking at this: https://www.woodcraft.com/products/sawstop-jobsite-saw-standard-insert?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5YPIyO_m6wIVcz6tBh1OwASPEAQYASABEgLTG_D_BwE I'm inclined to believe I'm supposed to cut through it to create a slot.

RTFM?

right, no I know how to start it... what I'm asking is "is it common to have to make the slot in the insert by turning the saw on and raising the blade to make the slot in the insert". This thing does have some hidden compartments so I'll look around some more but I don't see any other additional slotted insert.

so was talking with my brother the other day about my guitar building. was saying how I could have really used a table saw in building my latest speaker boxes, but didn't want to buy one unless I got a saw stop. Then all of the sudden I get a text on friday from his friend Ben who just moved here... he apparently had something my brother asked him to give me and wanted to drop it off at my house. my brother is always trying to encourage my woodworking... I am not worthy. Him and my mother pitched in and this is what was in my garage when I got home (literally had me tearing up like a 6'2" 250lb baby): a question if anyone knows: is it common to have to start the saw and cut through the blade insert? I'm assuming that's what I need to do here because I don't know what the purpose of this plate would be if not, and I don't see another?

that walnut piece... man that's nice. not really a pointy guitar guy myself but if anyone could make one I'd drool over it'd be u. cudos. on the other two... just did a really classy job of dusting that outer edge. do you use a detail spray gun or something? all 3 look top notch as always.

looking good biz. that wood - gonna look like a pin striped suit. rawk on.

noice. I would not advise keeping track of hours... at least for me... I am CERTAIN I do not want to know!!!!

I'm no authority, but I can tell you that early les pauls varied a lot in thickness... however I believe they are all generally in the 2.0 to 2.325 range when including the carve. I would be surprised if there were any as thin as 1.75 including the carve. Over at mylespaul.com there is a lot of cumulated knowledge and many drawings and measurements from actual les pauls from that era. There are even drawings of cross sections of a les paul trying to dial in the minutia of the exact carve and those are generally at full size. generally the construction is based on availability of wood and then and now it is real common to find 8/4 mahog and 3/4 maple so... to end up with 1.75 you'd have to start with 6/4 mahog which is much less common. So long story long... prem gtr was prob talking at the edge.

thank you so much for the detailed info!

interesting. perhaps I'm "doing it wrong" hehe. giving this file pretty strong consideration right now so... thanks for the input. last q: are you using the offset one?

thank you for the response scott! very good to know. I like the idea of that file... having a space at the center to prevent accidentally wiping out your crest. On the other hand... it would seem that it would be hard to get a very fine line there? Also, it would seem less ergonomic. would love your thoughts on two assertions above. also, have you used the offset diamond file from stew and how does it stack up?

thanks for chiming in. I have their nut files and they are indeed great quality. My one concern with their crown file, is that it's not very ergonomic. good to have another option and I didn't realize they made crown files so thanks!

wow, that is the exact tube one I was talking about. I rather like the way it works but I hear ya on fatigue. looks like they don't sell it anymore. aliexpress - I'm guessing their $35 offset file is the same as the philli luthier or elmer/amplified parts file. probably worth the $35. that said the stew mac stuff will easily last 5 or 6 times as long for 4 times the price. I've used my stew mac (to some degree) on every guitar I've done and no signs of wear.

looks great. really unique. Every time I see it I think of this quote: “I wish it were winter so we could freeze it into ice blocks and skate on it and melt it in the spring time and drink it!”

so... doing frets on my lp/tele. I got wide/med frets. The file I like best right now is the stew mac dual grit. I've got a wide one but it seems a hair too wide for even jumbo frets so was thinking I might snag something with a medium? I thought I might draw on the great wealth of knowledge here... is the stew mac offset worth it? I will spend that much only if I hear rave reviews on it. the gurian is tempting... I know they leave marks... but are supposedly very effective and the shape seems great. Dirt cheap so... might be worth having either way? could consider the phili or other knock off offset files... but if I don't hear reviews on them I'd just as soon get the stew mac and know it's solid. please tell me any/all comments you have. here's my take on what I have tried... no name chinese - horrible. waaaaaay to wide and the diamond comes off super easy unknown ebay find - just a tube with a crown slot. this wore down a bit quick (better than some) but really made it hard to make a mistake. great feel... but also would fatigue you easy. can't find another. baroque - waay too wide. feel is horrible. you have this really long bar but it's hard not to just try and use the end... which has sharp corners. a step up from the chinese (that's about the nicest I can say) stew mac dual grip wide - this has lasted me a very long time. i pretty much only use the 300 grit and have used it on many guitars with no real signs of wearing. my one complaint is it's easy to accidentally detach the file from the handle. It would also be improved with a bit more of an ergonomic shape to the file instead of the hex... but it's a great feeling file, no fatigue.

looks 7 distinct types of amazing. don't want to put you on the spot, but would love to hear a recording.

hehe, that certainly is one way!

I guess it's an optical illusion then... cause in these photos it really looks blue! beauty anyway but I was really twisted up trying to think how one would accomplish that.

that fretboard on that blue 'star' - is it actually blue streaks or is that just the camera? if so... how'd you get blue streaks in there? Is a really cool look. all yer geetars are stunning as usual.

sounds great... pretty full and clear. Sounds a bit like a 12 string, but then a bit like one of those harpsichord/pianos. very unique. way to take the path less traveled!

I certainly could have mirrored it... but the convention with two cabs like this is to have one upside down so the mids/highs couple better. That's usually done if they aren't in stereo and I will have them in stereo but just stacked on top of each other.

Wow, really coming to life bosom and all. I like the pose with the arms behind the back... something innocent yet sneaky about it. nice work.

well, lots of little mistakes here and there but pretty happy w it overall. thank you for the response - I do appreciate.