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Post by francis on Nov 15, 2016 8:44:55 GMT
What?! No go-bar deck pictures?! This is not a proper build thread!!! Sorry R the F how about some spool clamps instead   Box closed. I've applied a couple of coats of FP to the interior to deter moisture problems later in its life. As soon as the glue has cured its back into the dehumidifier as workshop levels are quite high at the moment. |
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Post by francis on Nov 17, 2016 21:55:01 GMT
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Post by R the F on Nov 17, 2016 22:42:14 GMT
You got there in the end, though, and a very neat job it is. I keep meaning to build myself one of these contraptions to keep my router vertical whilst routing out the binding channels but the thing I use, though primitive, actually seems to do the job - and I used it without modification for my carved archtops and it wasn't bothered by the re-curve. You do need to be brave and determined but it's never actually damaged anything. Of course, it's not my invention. This is where I borrowed it from. I always feel it's going to go wrong this time but I just seem to get away with it. Do you feel confident when using your set-up or do you have similar misgivings? |
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 17, 2016 22:43:54 GMT
Looking good Francis. Must have been strenuous though - I see you even had to take your bra off!  Keith |
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Post by R the F on Nov 17, 2016 23:00:31 GMT
I see you even had to take your bra off! Keith Strangely enough, I did a double take on that, too! |
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Post by francis on Nov 18, 2016 8:24:34 GMT
You got there in the end, though, and a very neat job it is. I keep meaning to build myself one of these contraptions to keep my router vertical whilst routing out the binding channels but the thing I use, though primitive, actually seems to do the job - and I used it without modification for my carved archtops and it wasn't bothered by the re-curve. You do need to be brave and determined but it's never actually damaged anything. Of course, it's not my invention. This is where I borrowed it from. I always feel it's going to go wrong this time but I just seem to get away with it. Do you feel confident when using your set-up or do you have similar misgivings? Used a very similar arrangement in the past but not having a table mounted router it was awkward to set-up. Whereas for me this arrangement is easy to make small changes to the height of cuts and because I run off a bearing guide if I stray a little from the centre cutting line the depth of cut remains the same. The only dislike for me with the overhead set-up is the fact that the bearing initially runs at the same speed as the cutter and contact with the work piece has caused small indentations. The new platens though now have a brake preventing the bearing rotation when free but allowing contact rotation when in use getting over the indentation problem. The brake is a lolly-pop stick pressing lightly on the back face of the bearing. |
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Post by R the F on Nov 18, 2016 8:42:44 GMT
francis - You seem to have thought of everything there! A bearing brake!! Get it patented!!!
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Post by francis on Nov 20, 2016 17:01:22 GMT
Spent today machining and testing the new bearing guides - soon be cutting the rebates for the archtop bindings. Get the Fox bender out again tomorrow and bend the bindings ready...
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Post by francis on Nov 22, 2016 11:03:09 GMT
Binding/purfling in. New bearing guides worked a treat - brake needs attention but I didn't get the marking from the guides this time, so the lighter, broader guide sorted that problem. Photos to follow...   |
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Post by earthbalm on Nov 22, 2016 13:07:16 GMT
Lovely Francis.  |
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Post by francis on Nov 26, 2016 21:42:27 GMT
Started fitting the neck today - Truss rod and two CF strips. CF strips bridge the neck / neck extn joint to add some extra stiffness there.  |
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Post by R the F on Nov 26, 2016 22:00:07 GMT
Looks so pale and pristine it seems a shame to have to cover it up with fingerboards and tailpieces and bridges... and sunbursts!
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Post by francis on Nov 26, 2016 22:10:35 GMT
Looks so pale and pristine it seems a shame to have to cover it up with fingerboards and tailpieces and bridges... and sunbursts! NO SUNBURSTS  All the 'fittings' will be in cocobolo  |
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Post by earthbalm on Nov 27, 2016 16:34:43 GMT
Looks so pale and pristine it seems a shame to have to cover it up with fingerboards and tailpieces and bridges... and sunbursts! NO SUNBURSTS All the 'fittings' will be in cocobolo So glad to see you say "No Subursts" Francis. It'd be a shame to spoil the beauty of the wood with paint. |
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Post by francis on Nov 28, 2016 15:50:00 GMT
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Jo whoever he is.
