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Next step the bridge. Cut a block out and then using the old saddle marked out for the curve. Realised it was a bit too thick, so cut it down a bit before getting the initial curve done Marked out the saddle position Basic cut and shape of the groove, then started shaping it On to the other side and then sanding Cut down to size and drilled for the posts. Shaping and sanding complete, cleaned with turps
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and a bit of bending to shape by hand then sanding smooth... still needed cutting to size, but want to get all the marks of it first, a lot easier to work with when the hook end is still on
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I then decided to go all experimental (or just mental...) and would have a go at making a bridge, knowing full well it would need to be metal for the earth. Finding something suitable took a while, needs to be something that will not rust and then I had a eureka moment... Tent pegs don't rust Sanded one end to see how it looked And then set about shaping with files and an old acoustic saddle as reference
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Almost caught up to present day, hopefully you don't mind a load of pics being put on in quick succession. After the successful attempt with the pickup rings, I had a think about what to do next, this oak is strong so maybe I can make something else... Cut a block and marked it up then drilled (freehand as I don't have a drill press) Probably a bit wayward, but should be close enough and hopefully will not notice it so much on the finished piece Drilled the holes a bit bigger on one side and in with the string ferrules to test the fit Bit more shaping and test again More shaping and sanded to 600 grit
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Almost caught up to present day, hopefully you don't mind a load of pics being put on in quick succession. After the successful attempt with the pickup rings, I had a think about what to do next, this oak is strong so maybe I can make something else... Cut a block and marked it up then drilled (freehand as I don't have a drill press) Probably a bit wayward, but should be close enough and hopefully will not notice it so much on the finished piece Drilled the holes a bit bigger on one side and in with the string ferrules to test the fit Bit more shaping and test again More shaping and sanded to 600 grit
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Tested in place to make sure they looked okay, just roughly placed into position
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Rough cut out, close to the pencil lines Once it was done, sanded both to 600 grit ready for oiling. Should be able to make out the slight angle on the bridge ring
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While I was deciding on hardware to get for this, thought I would have a go at making some pickup rings out of the oak. My dad managed to find his dads old carving chisels, so thought I would give them a go on this. He sharpened them before I picked them up, so managed to get started straight away. Managed to catch it on one edge when cutting out with the Tenon saw, so quick repair job with saw dust a superglue and sanded a bit more, shouldn't be too noticeable on the finished piece Marked out for the holes and then used this as a template for the bridge ring
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Then set about buffing by hand with a micro fibre cloth... Buffing finished, arms and shoulders aching... Not sure the pics show the difference.
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Did a bit of trimming on the neck pocket and then worked out the rough position of the bridge
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After a final sanding up to 5000 grit, did a final coat of oil
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So sanded to remove the bits and then a few more coats of oil, still got a few bits showing up, but sanding lightly between coats removed them
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More coats of Danish oil, but used the wrong can, had picked up an old one that had bits in... for those eagle-eyed people among us, you may notice the smiley face in the sawdust on the wall, my wife's way of telling me I need to clean up a bit
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Back to the workshop and decided to do some grain filling, after which sanded all over again and this time up through the grades to 5000 grit
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After 4 coats of oil I wasn't happy with how much the pores were showing... Tested it with the neck again in natural light to see how it looked
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Then sanded up through the grades to 1200 grit and did an initial Danish oil coat.
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With the shaping/sanding most of the way there, time to test with a neck
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Once the glue had dried, it was time to start the shaping, out with the files and sandpaper
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Covered up all the holes from the inside, ready for sanding/shaping later. Then glued the top and bottom together (please excuse the messy workshop, I never tidy up when part way through a project...)
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Sanded the inside of the bottom section smooth and Danish oiled the insides. Had also cut out the other back panel for the 3-way toggle access.
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Sanded the inside smooth, then drilled for the pups and 3-way toggle switch
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another quick clean up and tested in place to see how the depth was looking Then hollowed out the bottom section and cut out the first access panel, unfortunately didn't take many photos at this point, was tired from all the chiselling out, oak takes it out of you. Also glued in a frame for the back plate to screw onto.
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Also cut out the f-holes and gave the top a bit of shaping, then cleaned it off with turps Then back to hollowing out
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Away with the power tools (don't have many ) and out with the chisels, set about carving out the inside of the top section At this point I did a rough cut out of the pickup slots so I could keep an eye on the thickness of the top
