argytar
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Finished with the shaping of the bracing. I will try to use hot hide glue to glue it on! Fingers crossed!
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So I made me a DIY go-bar deck eventually , because the ceiling thing was not practical at all. Started sanding the bracing and tomorrow maybe I will glue it on!
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Haha, that ‘s a good one! Thanks!
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I like how the kerfed bracing works!! Bendy!! I will try to sand it to perfection!
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I cut the opposing “f”-hole. ..and I used your advice and made a dowel pencil marker! Thanks - again!! Worked quite noicley! Afterwards with a little help from my local cabinet maker the kerfed bracing was crafted! I will use maple rods as go-bars! (Anchoring at the low ceiling). For now... Haven’t glued the bracing , yet , just trying out the go-bar thingy.
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Thank you! I may want to try a little gibson-esque kerfed binding after all! I guess the same principles apply more or less!
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Ok so the second plate is finished and I am fiddling with the f hole shape... After I figure out how to do the bracing I will glue it on!
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Tried out the pro vacuum bag today! The pressure it applies is really effective!
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Thank you so much! I appreciate it, thank you!! What I will try to figure out during the weekend is how to setup my newly acquired vacuum equipment. I think i need to make a pleat of some kind... I will look into it!
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So I trimmed the edges... And I was in love! The guitar became quite rigid after the glue-up! It kept the contour quite nicely!! Seems to have no voids! I like it a lot! This is my first real hollowbody build and I am super excited!! Thanks! I enjoy the process very much!!
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So there it is! The vacuum equipment arrived and it seems super steardy and serious!! I think the lamination process will be much more enjoyable from now on!
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Thank you so much!! Thank you very much! And thanks again for all the guidance!! I tap it and it seems to make the same note everywhere. I think it is an E! (Checked it with my garageband app piano, my 7-year-old daughter has perfect pitch, I don ‘t).
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Great! Thanks! I will start looking! Today I removed the back plate from the vacuum mold. Seems very rigid with no voids! I marked the center line and prepared the spools for clamping. I alligned the plate with the center line. I like how it sounds when I tap it!!! Very excited with this build!!!
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I need about 60 to 90 degrees celcious so I think it will be a good idea! Thanks!!
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Yeap, pulled the trigger today. Got myself some proper vacuum equipment. I wish I had an oven big enough to warm the tops up , after I apply the urea glue. The equipment is heat- resistant. What I did today is allign the guitar sides and route for the mortise. I found it to be easier this way. I gave it a 4 degree angle. I also drilled some holes in the mold and started preparing the spools. The cheap clothing bag still holds the vacuum tightly! Not bad after all, I guess the bottom plate will be quite legit!
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I totally agree, I will try to get the proper equipment soon! Exciting!
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Shaping the aluminum bridge.
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Hmmm I don t know about low pressure so much as bad technique.. I found out that by pressing down the edges with my hand, as the negative pressure was being applied, that I achieved a much stronger downhold... maybe that is just me who knows. There are some news though... I found out that I already owned a proper negative pressure pump... Kinda use it every day.. This means that, if I buy a proper vacuum bag , vac valve and some sealant tape , I might achieve a -1 bar pressure and get better results with the urea glue... I will sure give THAT a go very soon. Might set me back 70- something euros but I think it is worth it!
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It seemed a lot easier and a lot safer! With three layers and no experience I was bound to blunder!
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I really hope it works! Thanks! So today I opened it up and added a third layer on top. It looked stiff enough! Very minor spring-back. I am excited to add the bracing! With the cross-grained pattern I guess it will hold its form nicely!
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I think I will go with the lightning bolts on the fretboard, what do you think? Oddballs need to be a little crazy!
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So this is the second attempt... I am using titebond this time and the cheap clothing vacuum bag... hope it works! It seems to hold tightly for now...
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Did the truss rod channel. Installed the traditional rod. Made the filler. Glued it on. Continued preparing the new lams.
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Did some work forming the fretboard. Desided to go with ebony for this build. Scale will be 24.625”.
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Wow! Nice and informative video! I wonder what glue they are using for the tops!!
