CrazyManAndy

You should get one of these puppies:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gre...kups?sku=513282

CMA

Yeh, you should be able to find it at any good gun shop.

CMA

We should have a big forum get together. Maybe in Austin?

I was thinking it would be really cool if we started a club or something and had events (tech sessions and what not) but alas I think Pmarlin is the only one in my neck of the woods. But we could still do something annually ya know?

That would be sweet! I'd definitely try and get out there if we had one.

CMA

Sounds good!! Andy I just realized you live in Greensboro!! My Grandparents lived on Kimberly Dr close to the country club. They both passed in the 80s, Haven't been in that neck of the woods since, but I still remember it well.

mk

I could meet in Austin after July with no problem. My oldest daughter and her family are moving there in July. So I plan on being there on a regular basis

MK

Awesome. Yeh, that is about a 25 minute drive from where I live.

I've got a sister in Texas so I could probably drop by on the way to visit.

CMA

That thing is freaky lookin'!

It looks like the body is eating the neck, lol. Nice job!

CMA

We should have a big forum get together. Maybe in Austin?

I was thinking it would be really cool if we started a club or something and had events (tech sessions and what not) but alas I think Pmarlin is the only one in my neck of the woods. But we could still do something annually ya know?

That would be sweet! I'd definitely try and get out there if we had one.

CMA

You've actually got a lot of freedom here. Some people even use telephone wire.

Here is some from guitarfetish: http://store.guitarfetish.com/guhoupwi22ga.html

or stew mac: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_p...cuit_Wires.html

You should check out your local electronics/hobby store and see what they have, as it'll probably be cheaper than buying it online.

CMA

Ха привет, приятелю Феникс.

Приятно ми е да те срещна и в този форум...(другият е forum.muzikant)

CMA

Are you talking about string ferrules? If so, you can find those all over the place...

http://store.guitarfetish.com/guitarhardware.html

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Hardware,_part...g_Ferrules.html

CMA

I would go over to the ReRanch forum and ask about it. Jai does a lot of printed finishes and he is really good at it.

Though, I believe he uses standard nitro laquer (reranch brand probably).

CMA

Very nice!

No progress pics?

CMA

Either that or shopping for wood makes him feel like a kid in a candy store! I know it does me, I would much rather walk through a wood shop than any other type of store including tool stores. I guess in that sense I can in some way relate to many the women I've known that can't help themselves while shopping. If you disagree, try walking past something like a beautiful piece of curly maple that is 1/2 off the price and tell me you could walk away. If you can walk away find another hobby, jk lol.

On a side note

My parents have a condo in Maui and they were telling me about how they might put a new staircase in. They told me the stairs were solid Koa and after showing them tons of pics, they believe they are figured(as in flame). I told them no problem pulling the staircase out, but you must bring each and every stair back to me. I'll sell off half and keep the rest for guitars. I asked over and over if they could just be veneers, but they are almost certain they are solid as this was a big point that the sellers used and the guy who owned it before them put the staircase in. Who knows though. If by chance the stairs are solid Koa and they take it down, I promise you guys first dibs on the stuff. I just want a few stairs for myself. Not sure but I believe each stair is a good 3-4 inches thick and well over the length of a guitar. I told them if all that is true they have an extremely valuable staircase. Just had to mention that as I was kinda excited about it, won't be for a while, but if it's true and my method of payment within the luthiery community will change from dollars to stairs of koa.

That sounds awesome! I can't wait to see what you can get your hands on.

Welcome aboard Fenix! I think we're like reverse-AA though. Instead of stopping the addiction, we just make it worse!

CMA

Thanks for the tips Woodspokes, I'll definitely keep them in mind!

That's a great find cherokee! But my Dad, who is funding this venture, doesn't like to buy used tools (or even refurbished ones). When it comes to tools, he doesn't really care about price that much (unlike me) as long as the tool is quality. I guess that is a good thing though.

We'll probably go out looking around soon and see what we can find.

Thanks guys,

CMA

I PM'ed you MiKro.

tim_ado,

I see what you're saying. It's really not that hard, but using an already established design will let you get a little more experience in for when you try to go all out on your custom build, I think. That way you would end up with a better quality custom build.

It all depends on the builder's circumstances and abilites. Not really a bid deal though, either way.

CMA

You really have to use grain filler on ash, otherwise you won't get a nice smooth finish. Most people go:

grain filler-->S&S-->primer-->color-->clear

CMA

Wez + Tele = yay!

Seriously, nice Tele! Can't wait to see how that trans black turns out.

CMA

+∞ about getting Melvyn Hiscock's book. You will love it.

A good idea for a beginning build is to stick with an already established design because you can get really nice detailed plans on them, and there is a lot of info on them. Patience is key as well, both in researching your build and actually building it.

I hope you find PG to be a useful resource. Whenever you start a build please start a thread in the In Progress and Finished Work, we'd love to see it.

I wish you the best on your future builds!

CMA

I know what you mean dude. I only have a second-hand practice amp (Peavey Rage 158) and I don't even have a guitar to play through it (never actually played an electric).

CMA

Once you get rid of the buzz, let me know how it sounds. I've been contemplating building one myself.

CMA

I have a Delta floor model and its great for a number of applications. I also use it for other woodworking, such as motising. One builder, in his "Making of a Strat" blog (in PM), used it with his robo sander and for drilling the truss rod acess hole. As previously mentioned, there are bench models that are fine. Also, if you do a search in the PG forum, you'll find a number of threads on the same topic. Delta does make drill presses with various size pillars. I guess if you go to their website they can tell you where to get these as usually only the standard sizes are sold by retailers.

By the way, if you mount the floor model on 1" ply, as suggested, that also helps with the height issue. Good luck with your choice.

Yeh, I have that "Making of a Strat" blog backed up onto my HD, it is great. Have you ever had any flexing issues like Acousticraft spoke of?

Thanks for all the great responses so far, very helpful!

CMA

Here ya go: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.ph...st&p=289509

I love that Tele. Drak did a really nice job on it.

CMA

I don't understand that Vintique stuff. I'm sure it is quality stuff, but man. $240 for a bridge? $45 for knobs?

He must be on something!

CMA

Pearl Jam

Jerry Cantrell

Kim Thayal

Tom Morello

Kirk Hammett

Probably more, but I can't remember them right now....

CMA

I can't comment on their quality, but you might like to check this deal out:

http://www.toolmarts.com/hitachi_km12vc-recon.html

CMA

Well I'm looking to find a good drill press (and hopefully one that won't break the bank). I've heard that floor models are better than bench models, especially if you plan on using it for more than its intended purpose. What about these "heavy-duty" bench models I see? Any good deals out there you guys know of? I don't want to get one online, to save on shipping. Hopefully I'll find a good one somewhere locally.

Anything I should know?

CMA

So is the screw hole countersunk to make a place for the insert?

CMA