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Agree with Stu. Stop wasting time fixing people's teeth, you have found your true calling!!!

I haven't gotten as far as using it on my guitar, but I have used it on my bookshelf and wishing-well projects. Both of those came up really well. As long as I brushed the coats on light enough I...

I'm planning on using either Cabots Cabothane poly (Bunnings - the last purchase I will make there) or Rustins Plastic Coating (CarbaTec) which is a 2 pack cold cure finish.
Australia

The Cabots...

I spotted this option in the StewMac catalogue, something a bit different.
http://www.stewmac.com/catalog/images_1lg/4616_1lg.jpg

I've been to Carbatec twice. First time they were really helpful but I had to get them (busy guys). The second time the guy had no idea about what I was after.

Still better than Bunnings. I've had...

For the band Filter, Fender made a drop A tuned guitar. Might be worth having a look into what they did in terms of scale length and the like on theirs.

If he really wants that low A then he...

Any thicker tops going on sale Perry? :fingerscrossed:

I'm betting that it will have a nice subtle figure to it once it is sanded and polished. :)

I had a bit of a play with my appalling photoshop skills. I got this great headstock outline from...

I have a couple of pics of the wood with potential templates below. Not sure which one will be the winner, but the Avenger style or the shaped horn are my two favourites.
Avenger...

Hi everyone. I've finally gotten all the parts together for my first build and will finally have the free time to start! So with that it is time to start a build thread :2tsup:

A bit of background...

That carve is looking very sweet!

Can't wait to see these polished up!

I just want to spare a word for Quarantine: they have a very important role and us woodworkers should appreciate their efforts to keep the nasties out of our country.

But I agree with Bob; buy...

I promise to start a build thread for my first soon. :2tsup:

Ordering the parts tomorrow. :cool:

They should have single strings, if not they are a pretty lame store.

Also make sure that with a trem that you install the strings properly. Floody mentioned it, but you have to stretch the string...

Hi Kev,
I'm not from the south-west of W.A. as much as Augusta is, but I know where you are on about (I'm in Merredin). I was just down there this past week. You have some great local woodworkers...

Agree with the headstock design being great.

I may just have to steal that idea :U

That wenge looks fantastic! As does that maple. Some great wood for the necks.

Where did you get the fret boards from?

I like the look of the Hipshot bridge, I've got mine ordered as well.

I think I may have posted the link to the report:
https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=89172

Local cabinet makers will have that gear. They always like contributions to their after work drinks and morning tea's.

Although at 2" you could get it resawn and have plenty left for a body for...

If only I liked green.......

But nice build and I see it is entered for GOTM. I think the biggest compliment to make is that it looks like it came from the Gibson factory. Aside from the colour...

Nice build. Interesting shape to it and well designed.

GOTM entry??

And I'm fretting (pun intended) about getting my first guitar build right!

Excellent work.

So I'm guessing the next project will be a baby grand or grand?

Bumping the thread for a couple of clarifications.

I know the LMI truss rod doesn't need a fillet, but do the Gotoh two way rods from ALS need a fillet?

Also is there much difference between...

Ahh now I get what you were up to with the cutting.

Interesting idea. How much depth have you allowed for your neck shaping?

Looking good so far Andrew.

I've just ordered my wood so I'll have a build thread soon too.

This is a pic of the one I was thinking of, don't let it put you off though:
http://www.edenbridge.org/thumbnail.php?p=%2Fvar%2Fkunden%2Fwebs%2Feb01%2F%2Fgallery%2F62%2F692.jpg&maxW=790&maxH=580

Nice work on that acoustic :2tsup:

To add to the thread: I agree that you won't save money by building a guitar. But what you do get is something that is yours. Your design, wood choice, the best...

Like the bass design Andrew. Saw something similar by a European luthier (Posidion model or something) and it looks pretty good. Is the thickness of the upper horn going to be strong enough?

That must be why Neil Moser came to mind :2tsup:

For all the bravdo and self agrandising advertising it shows that concepts and designs can be appreciated outside of luthier and guitar circles....

Ok I am now sold on the bridge. Guess just needed to see the whole package!

Where did you get your slider switches from?

No probs. I saw it and thought it may be of some interest to someone.

I'm a bit of a nerd so this sort of thing appealed to me.

^^ Thanks for those links Andrew!! :2tsup:

Makita FTW!!!

Have to say this pic got my attention:
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa165/agghmrkermit/IMG_4989jpgrs.jpg
I'm betting it looks even better in person.

Also tidy looking...

I found this report that I thought might interest a few people.

It covers the use of Australian timbers as tonewoods. Covers a lot of the species specific characteristics as well in terms of...

Have to say I am nothing but impressed that you used a rip saw to cut that piece in two :2tsup:

For someone who has "no experience" in woodworking I'm thinking your guitar is going to be very...

Yeh I thought his comments were a bit funny :rolleyes:

I swear I've seen the tuner design on other guitars somewhere. Possibly a Neil Moser or Novax??

Hi guys. Just got this on email and thought you all might be interested. A guy (all details below) has entered this in the John Dyson Australian Design Awards. THought it might inspire a few more...

Not loving the bridge, just not my cup of tea. But it has finished up nicely.

The frog inlays are brilliant :2tsup: Good work Mark!

Thanks for the info R3R. Sounds like you can get a thin finish with a bit of elbow greese with the steel wool. I'm out in the country so 30 degrees would be a nice cool change for us out here!!
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I especially like the figure on the neck!

I think you have me sold on the wiping poly. Care to give a few details on the finishing process with it (once you've buffed of course)? I'd be...

Can't forget Tim Spittle at Aust Tonewoods. He's Perth based as well :2tsup:

So better than string thru body?

I've noticed that Wattyl Stylewood has disappeared from the product range on the Wattyl website, along with several other nitro, precat and 2 pack laqueurs. Aside from Estapol and 7008 there aren't...

Hmmmm. I was under the impression that the sales volume from online stores is no-where near the same as retail outlets, especially something like Big B. Even if it is only summarily stocked and...

^^ What is it that they say about great minds and thought processes?
:2tsup:

Thanks Martin! My brother has hinted at getting me some router bits and I've sent him these details.

I've actually bought a #4 Stanley Bailey off a fellow woodworking tragic at work. He seems to...

I've been toying with the idea of making wooden tuner heads as well.

I'd appreciate any links on how others have done them. :2tsup:

I was thinking that I'd use the offcuts from the neck wood...

Nice build. Pressies for yourself are all the better when they are well made.

You have a nice finish on it, but what is Zpoxy/true-oil? Is this the grain filler then just true-oil build up? Is...

It looks better out in the sun, thought the black was too dark from the inside shots.

Another great build Stu!

So what electronics are going in this puppy?

Can't wait to see this finished!

Was it going to be naturally finished or did you have a fancy color in mind?