bluespresence

I'm buying the wife a new 14" bandsaw. I think she's gonna love it!! When you been married a while you learn to get your priorities straight. I don't get it much anyway so what's another couple weeks without it...I'll have a new bandsaw to play with!

Man, rye those are sexy! I checked out his site and it looks like he'll do most anything a guy could want. Thanks to both of you for the links. I'll keep them in mind when I get to the Les Paul project.

I ran across this in the latest issue of Popular Mechanics: http://popularmechanics.mondosearch.com/cg...ord=bose+BOSES+ http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_...cians/index.jsp Stuff like this just amazes me. On one hand it's simply amazing and on the other it makes me wonder why it took so long for somebody to figure this out. I wonder when the tecnology will hit a price point where we can all afford it?

Hey! That's what I was gonna say!!

It looks pretty nice for the price. I currently have a Black & Decker that has served me for close to 15 years and is getting very tired. I'm wary of the low end routers because of the abuse a router takes. My B&D is a cheapie but all I could afford at the time and I'm surprised it has lasted this long. I bought it to use on a boat restoration I was doing (1965 Chris Craft) and it cut a lot of mahogany. I then used it to make tables and assorted furniture over the years before getting used on guitars. I'm now looking at Porter Cable or Ryobi as a replacement. I couldn't afford to even LOOK at those 15 years ago! That price is tempting though - just to try it out.

Welcome aboard!

Hey Ace! Watch out for that Chimay, it's dark and sweet and sneaks right up on you! Thanks for the link rsera! The saw looks nice and I think it will serve you well for building guitars and a lot of other things. As soon as I sell this batch of guitars I have I'm off to Home Depot for the 14" floor model. If I have to sleep in the garage then I will! Let us know how that saw works out for you. They have similar ones on US ebay too, but with a different brand name and a little smaller. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=20784 Take Care!

WOW! Both beautiful, but that Eagle is a work of art!!!

I have an order to build a LP similar to the USA LP Special: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=03...ase_pid/517199/ My customer does not like the sound of the HB's that come on board the Gibson and is looking for something that sounds like a Seymour Duncan. I can go to S-D and buy theirs but I would rather support someone on this forum that is building p'ups and could use the business. If you're interested let me know. This is going to be done in Jan-Feb time frame since my plate is pretty full now.

Being a bass guy I have no idea what Tom's Switcheroo is but this is a good place to start. I know of at least 2 more bass wiring sites, but all I've ever needed for guitars is at this one. http://www.guitarelectronics.com/diagrams.html#oem Good Luck!

My $.02 is start here: http://www.universaljems.com/cart/telekit.htm You'll learn a ton from a kit build and before you put it together you can make measurements of everything for your first "scratch" guitar. Once you put it together (a couple hour job) you'll have your own guitar and some experience on how the guitar fits together and works. You'll also gain some experience on finishing techniques. Then you can start on your "new new" guitar from scratch with a lot better idea of what you like and what you want. The bonus is when you're done you'll have 2 guitars

Most missed the point that he is still in High School. IMO the best time to make a career choice for you is now because you're broke already, still single (maybe) and Mom and Dad can help you along (free room and board for another year or two). Search the net like mentioned. There are some good schools and there is this forum (and others). This is a funny profession as I see it because you don't need a degree from a school you just need to be good and produce consistent quality. The investment is minor compared to other businesses and if you love doing it that's a bonus. I knew I wanted to work in the electronics industry since I was 6 and took my new reel to reel (remember those!) apart and put it back together. I almost got an a$$ whippin until my parents realized it still worked! I have made a bunch of job changes since I left high school but they are all in the electronics field. I also wanted to do woodworking or cabinet making since h.s. My mom had an antiques business and I spent most of my life around old, well built furniture doing repairs and refinishing, etc. I had to choose one and I'm happy with my choice, but now that I'm older (39) and financially stable I can delve into the woodworking dream via guitar building. My rambling point is: you're young, live your dream now and if it doesn't work out you will still be young and can find other means to provide an income for you and your family. Sorry for the long, rambling post!

Hmmmm, went to a company Xmas party last night and when I came home there was a shiny black LP sitting in my living room! Actually it's here for a hot rod job I have in mind so it won't be ready for finish for a couple weeks. My distributor did throw in a free eg112 with my order this week so I have a strat style body to test this out on. Since green is my favorite color JohnnyG, I think we may have some fun with this Yamaha. I'll shoot photos and let you guys see what happens! Give me a day or two though, I have a project to finish for B and I got those Lace pups in for my J bass yesterday and I've been dying to hear them.....

That's the way I love to learn! Great Job!

How could it be bad with a founder by the name of Venn!!! I sure can't build like he did, Yet!

Nice hat! The project is looking good too! Think of that sanding ordeal as "experience". That's how I look at my mistakes so the next time I make them I recognize them faster!

Backset (depth is probably more correct) is the distance between the blade and the saw itself. So you can only stick a board so wide through the saw. At 9 or 10 inches you have to flip the body to cut the other side. I stopped at Home Depot today to pick up a new detail spray gun and I see they have a Ryobi 14 inch bandsaw for $349 with the stand. I wish I could talk the wife into that for Christmas. Maybe I'll just buy it and give it to her Grandpa was Belgian, Grandma was German. Must be why I love Chimay (sp) so much!

JohnnyG, that's exactly what I meant. It looks kickin' on furniture. i used to run a hardware store and these little old ladies would come in and get the stuff and I'd give them the flyers on how to do it but I never took a crack at it (pun intended). It seems easy enough. I'm getting 7 Yamaha 112's in today or tomorrow and I may try it on one just for kicks. I'll let you know how it works out.

Very nice Brian. I have a feeling you'll be hearing from me right after the holidays Just don't tell my wife!! I have 8 guitars coming tomorrow and I believe she is going to have a fit! Plus the load of parts from you, plus the strat that's not done, plus the P bass I started Sunday, plus the J bass that was done but now I'm changing pups on, etc, etc! It's Christmas every day for me!

Remember the blade goes all the way around and up and down. The work height is the area in between the work table top and the blade guide up above so 3 inches is pretty normal. It means you just can't put a hunk of wood in there thicker than 3 inches. A blade length of 1400 mm would equal about 55 inches then?? Sounds about right. The reason I ask about your location is because my Grandparents are from that area, hence my last name "Venn". My Grandfather was given a "new" name when he got to the states which was common back then due to the large amount of immigrants coming here and the people on Ellis Island couldn't understand half the languages they spoke.

Bakelite!?!? Wow Brian, I used to use that term when I finished only half the joint That brings back some memories! Yes, I believe you are correct on that. I think bakelite was the "plastic" of the early days. Remember the old "Rickenbacher's"? I think they even used bakelite after the name change to Rickenbacker for quite a few years. They made the whole body (and neck on the early ones) out of the stuff. What an ad campaign that would be......Buy yourself a new Ric bakelite guitar, doubles as a bowling ball on Friday night!

Inkjet worked fine for me. I was considering doing the next set in color but it all depends on the finish I'm going to end up with. The lacquer did not affect the ink. I printed it on top of the logo. When I set it I gave a quick shot of lacquer on the headstock, dropped the logo on and slid it around until it was in place. I then sprayed the rest like normal and had no runs or smearing in the ink.

What's with all that funny "mm" stuff?! We eat m&m's over here in the states. If it's a decent table top model with a 9 or 10 inch (I forgot my metric conversions!) backset it will work well for you. Since I'm clueless on what is a "standard" size blade over there I can only suggest you make sure you can get replacement blades easily. $68 is a bargain! A 9 or 10" bench top here costs $100 for a good one. The 2 year warranty is a bonus too! BTW are you near the Venn mountains?

Looking Good! For my logo I run matte finish transparency film through my inkjet and have had no problems. When I did my first one I was going to use my laser but had second thoughts when I considered the heat that a laser uses to set the ink. There is transparency film available for lasers that can take the heat though, so if you go that route make sure you get the right stuff. nobody needs a laser printer full of melted plastic.....