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2 hours ago, mistermikev said:

breedlove is nice stuff. 

cedar is not as flashy as flame nor as cute as quilt... but it's quite fetching in its own way and short of tone sniffing I'd say I like it more than spruce afa sound.  not nearly as bright in a good way.  "thank you, may I have another?"

It's like, that tone smells GREAT!

Well I won't have to be too confused about somebody mistaking it for a Fender!

That and I won't put fender on the headstock. lol

2 hours ago, curtisa said:

Here you go - (inspired by) the Fender Paranormal Super-sonic:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SupSonParBS--squier-paranormal-super-sonic-electric-guitar-blue-sparkle-with-pearloid-pickguard

I think this is closest all except for the bridge.  I think maybe we're all right!  It's a mish mash.  Looks like this except it may be a hardtail?  I think I may change the bridge to more of a MUSTANG FULLY-ADJUSTABLE GUITAR BRIDGE.  I don't really want to do a trem system.

I downloaded this template and it's obviously a fender. However I cannot for the life of me figure out what it is! It doesn't look like a Duo Sonic or a mustang. It's also got the reverse headstock. I just cannot figure it out! Does anyone have any ideas? I'm building it anyway because I wanted a short scale guitar since I'm selling a couple of mine. And I do like this design. Help!

NTD (New Tool Day!)

OMG, I have been wanting one of these for the past year.  I've been working with my planer and hand planers and I've had good results, but this is just going to be a game changer for me!  Certainly, I've tried making sleds for the planer too, and it works - OK - as long as the sled doesn't start bowing HAHA.

Anyway, I chose this one because it seems like the top of the line for jointers of this size and setup, and it is reviewed VERY highly!

How much do you guys use jointers in your guitar-making?  I am constantly finding myself needing perfectly square references and just in general!

I'm excited.  HAHA.  Just wanted to see what others thought about these things! 

(BTW, I bought directly from Wahuda and saved myself like $40 if I would have bought from Amazon.)

I couldn't agree more my friend! I love that guitar. It's a little soft but with proper treatment it's gorgeous.

Thank you my friend! I get massive satisfaction out of saving pieces of wood from stupid things like fireplaces lol! I named my company samsara guitars because samsara refers to the cycle of life, birth death and rebirth. And also Sam is an acronym for my first middle and last name! Haha!

I am especially pleased with the walnut. It is absolutely gorgeous and incredibly strong and it is already pretty flat and straight by virtue of what it was designed for, so it's kind of a no-brainer! I just think a body would be just awesome out of that gorgeous wood. Though it might have to be chambered for its weight!  I think a take on George Harrison's Rosewood Telly would be really cool with that.

So I was gifted some very nice pieces of walnut flooring that is absolutely gorgeous and the perfect length and width for guitar necks.  In the same pile, I was also given some pieces of cedar which, when glued together, I'll make a body out of.  I have used cedar to make a guitar body before (Tele in photos), paired with an Oak neck, and it worked out great.  I think Oak and Walnut are similar in strength and density and so I think weight - and this Cedar/Oak guitar is perfectly balanced.

...but we'll see.  I'll give it a shot and see what happens — this guitar is for me anyway.  Here are some photos for you, The floorboards were tongue and groove and that will be trimmed off, of course.  Last photos are after running through my planer and before gluing.  Of course, I have to joint the wood still, but just wanted to share my good luck in being gifted such nice wood!  I love giving new life to materials (it's kind of my mission).  I also included a photo of the aforementioned Cedar/Oak guitar for giggles.

Hope everyone has had a great weekend!

25 minutes ago, curtisa said:

Pretty sure I'm not.

Flip it on its head for a sec - should Stewmac replace sandpaper they sell if it becomes clogged? After all, it's also covered by their Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Nope.  I'm unfollowing.  I've gotten when I needed from this.  I'm going to take the chance, and will report to anybody that asks about my experience.

Hope this helps somebody that's on the fence make a decision!

37 minutes ago, curtisa said:

I read that as them saying, 'you're welcome to return the blade for us to assess', but they do not say they will replace it without question. The decision as to whether or not to do so is entirely theirs, and would likely be based on the date it was purchased, how many times it was used, how it was used, what it was used in etc.

The warranty expressly states that their products are warranted '...to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and maintenance, for the lifetime of the product... (emphasis mine). That means that the warranty only applies for the duration that the product is expected to last under normal, reasonable use. It can also mean for the duration the product is available in its current form. So if Stewmac release a revision to the blade design and retire the previous version from sale, they have no obligation to replace the old version with the new if it fails in some way.

Saw blades wear out over time and would have a finite lifespan that both Stewmac and their customers would accept as reasonable, so it's unlikely that they would replace that blade into perpetuity every time it becomes blunt at their own cost. The use of ...'lifetime of the product...' in the warranty explicitly gives them this escape route.

Note, it's entirely possible that Stewmac would replace the blade for you as a one-off as an act of good faith. Many people speak highly of their post-sales service, so I wouldn't put it past them to do a replacement to keep everyone happy.

You are overthinking this.

I can read English pretty well, and that is unequivocal.  Good day.

On 6/24/2023 at 5:25 PM, curtisa said:

I think buying Stewmacs product once and expecting them to replace them for you indefinitely might be a little optimistic. The warranty says '...for the life of the tool', not '...for life'. If Stewmac has determined that the saw blade will give acceptable performance for 1000 cuts (or whatever) then 'the life of the tool' is 1000 cuts, after which it's their decision as to whether or not to replace the tool at their expense.

The warranty is limited, not unlimited.

This is why speculation is a waste of time.  And there we go.  That's what we call here in the states "A NO BRAINER".

I've been searching and searching and cannot find, so I thought I'd ask here.  I'm interested in using router bushings with inlay templates.  I don't have a C&C machine yet, and will make them in future, but until then......looking for a source to purchase online.  Could be block, trapezoid, etc.  I realize that a little clean up with chisels is necessary, but I want to have the lion's share done before that.

I've tried very carefully making templates myself, but it's almost easier to draw, scribe and be careful with a dremel routing bit - though it's intense work.  Looking to make this a little better and easier for myself.

Any sources, suggestions welcome!!!

49 minutes ago, curtisa said:

I think buying Stewmacs product once and expecting them to replace them for you indefinitely might be a little optimistic. The warranty says '...for the life of the tool', not '...for life'. If Stewmac has determined that the saw blade will give acceptable performance for 1000 cuts (or whatever) then 'the life of the tool' is 1000 cuts, after which it's their decision as to whether or not to replace the tool at their expense.

The warranty is limited, not unlimited.

Well, we will see what they say.  All of this is speculation until then.

3 minutes ago, Bizman62 said:

That very much seems so. Weird!

talk about a win-win for customers!  It kind of would be dumb NOT to get this if so.  I just said screw it and straight up sent a message to customer service and am asking.  I will report back!

13 minutes ago, Bizman62 said:

Well...

"Free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and maintenance"

To me that tells that there's nothing wrong with either the material or the workmanship if the tool wears under normal use and maintenance, the last of which most likely includes sharpening. Or at least it should unless the blade has been specially treated to withstand any regular sharpening efforts in which case that should be specifically prohibited. I've had a couple of hand saws with such a restriction.

But it stipulates "wear out" in the first screenshot.

I would think that includes dulling

3 minutes ago, Bizman62 said:

No kidding? Any blade will eventually get dull, normal wear is usually not the reason to replace anything.

There's a fellow builder who used to buy new scrapers until I showed him how to sharpen them better than what they originally were...

Unless I'm reading this wrong!!!!!

1 hour ago, henrim said:

Check the distance from arbor to table top. For fret slots you don’t need much cutting depth so I’d guess a 7” blade would do.

I think I may be OK!  Now I just have to see whether getting the one from Germany makes sense for the long haul.  Honestly, if Stew Mac will replace WHEN it gets dull, that may be the way to go.  I believe that's the case.

DAMN.  I may be screwed.  I realized my table saw takes 10" blades!  The one from Germany is basically 7" too.  Ugh.  I was paying attention to the arbor.

Very nice my friend.  I think I like the more natural feel to it, and for people that like relic'd guitars, hell, this could be a good way  HAHA.

19 minutes ago, woodfab said:

It's on sale today 6/24/23 for $129

Still 2x as much as this one from Germany.  Only good thing is with the Stew Mac one is that you buy once and cry once.

Is there anyone here doing it?  If so, what have your results been?  I'm just curious.

Thank you!

5 hours ago, henrim said:

This one in Germany. I have no experience with the shop. The blade has 30 mm bore but apparently they have adapter rings for imperial size saw arbors too.

https://shop.rall-online.net/epages/61511639.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61511639/Products/04080030&Locale=en_GB

THANK YOU!  I am going to order it, and I will let everyone here know.  Even with shipping, it's more than 3x less than the Stew Mac one.  I appreciate your help!  This did NOT come up in all of my web searches.

1 hour ago, henrim said:

I doubt many exists for a regular table saw as that blade is for a niche market. Although a quick google search showed that there is at least one place in Europe selling one for considerably less. About 60 euros a piece.

I have a miniature Proxxon carbide blade with 10mm bore that fits a mini table saw. That blade cuts 0,55 mm slots which are fine. Those blades are about 40 euros but you need a special saw to go with them.

Thank you!  It is worth checking.  Do you happen to remember the site/name of the blade maker?

I apologize in advance if this has been discussed, asked and answered!

I am looking for an alternative for the Stew Mac Fret Slotting Table Saw Blade.  Only because it costs $172 + shipping.

There has to be SOMETHING on the market that similar?  Hoping somebody here has figured something out.  Please let me know!!  I don't mind doing it by hand, but I'm at the point where I need to buy a new saw (Richlite REALLY dulls blades), and thought I would give it a try.

Thank you!

7 hours ago, henrim said:

Yes, I understood that. I thought that the risk of short was so obvious that I was not sure what you were actually asking. But like I said, potentiometers are the likely path for the conductive paint becoming ground. And it’s ok but you need to somehow insulate the jack from touching the ground.

Nothing is obvious to people that are fairly new at things BTW.  This is why people ask questions.

I have never heard of anyone talk about having to insulate wires and components to prevent grounding out on the faraday cage.