R the F
Luthier / Guitar Maker
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My main instrument is: bandsaw
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Post by R the F on Aug 27, 2017 21:54:45 GMT
Leo, if you read carefully, you'll see that it was bad luck and humidity that cocked things up, not the maker. I occasionally fall foul of lady luck and the environment, too.
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R the F
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 1,135
My main instrument is: bandsaw
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Post by R the F on Aug 28, 2017 7:26:41 GMT
A real bummer, Keith. As Leo points out, I had a similar experience a while ago (involving fish glue and high humidity) but that was with the back rather than the soundboard. I won't try teaching my grandmother's brother to suck eggs but, suffice it to say, I stuck it all together again and it survives to this day! Best of luck with yours!
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Post by keithambridge on Aug 28, 2017 15:44:31 GMT
I think I live to fight another day! Rehumidify the top (put it in the bathroom for a few hours)!! And the joint has closed up again.  Untitled by keith ambridge, on Flickr Then knock up a few cam clamps and re glue.  Untitled by keith ambridge, on Flickr I'm not going to be tempted to look until tomorrow morning! |
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Post by keithambridge on Aug 29, 2017 7:34:53 GMT
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davewhite
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Aemulor et ambitiosior
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Post by davewhite on Aug 29, 2017 14:32:31 GMT
Nice recovery Sir  |
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Post by keithambridge on Aug 30, 2017 13:47:06 GMT
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Post by keithambridge on Aug 30, 2017 13:50:11 GMT
By the way, my go bars were as cheap as chips! I'm using Roman Blind rods.
Cost me €15 for enough to cut 60 go bars!
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Post by keithambridge on Sept 1, 2017 15:32:42 GMT
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Post by keithambridge on Sept 2, 2017 16:25:59 GMT
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Post by keithambridge on Sept 5, 2017 13:00:34 GMT
So far, most days I've been able to acheive a major part of the build process. Today I completed my first dovetail neck joint! I'm glad I'd watched a you tube video from Blues Creek Guitars (he does go on a bit but it's good information)!  Untitled by keith ambridge, on Flickr  Untitled by keith ambridge, on Flickr It's nice when it actually looks like a guitar!  Untitled by keith ambridge, on Flickr |
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Post by keithambridge on Sept 7, 2017 21:26:38 GMT
A couple more steps acomplished today, binding/purfling and neck shaping. This brings me closer to something I'm undecided on, the finishing! I've had a very nice result with nitro cellulose on a Hofner bass that I restored but it tied up workshop space and I don't think it did my lungs any good! French polishing is tempting, I can do it at home in the evenings, everything is available here in Greece, it's not expensive! However, I appreciate it takes quite some skill so I'd have to do some practice! Rubbed oil finish. My brother has just sent me an article by Kevin Aram that I must read and absorbe! Anyway, todays pictures!  Untitled by keith ambridge, on Flickr  Untitled by keith ambridge, on Flickr  Untitled by keith ambridge, on Flickr |
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Post by keithambridge on Sept 13, 2017 13:07:56 GMT
Well, it's just about ready for finish and it's going to be Nitro Cellulose. Cough splutter! I should have chosen a simpler bridge shape to mask off!  Untitled by keith ambridge, on Flickr |
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davewhite
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Post by davewhite on Sept 13, 2017 14:03:44 GMT
Looks gorgeous - very curvy with a lovely smile |
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Post by keithambridge on Sept 13, 2017 18:28:31 GMT
Thanks Dave,
I'm so pleased with how this is coming along and I owe a lot of thanks to my brother Simon, and WhatsApp!!
It's been a kind of distance learning thing with the master looking over your shoulder all the time!
This could be a new way of looking at apprenticeships!
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R the F
Luthier / Guitar Maker
Posts: 1,135
My main instrument is: bandsaw
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Post by R the F on Sept 13, 2017 19:54:33 GMT
It is a lovely looking guitar.
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Jo whoever he is.
