Thread: My first build a Weissenborn I have Weissborn

G'Day Scally, How are you mate.?
I am using some one else's Shed, keeps business away from home.
Regards Bob

Originally Posted by Scally

Nice work Jeff.
I like the blackwood stripes. Good rich blackwood colours.
It will look great with a finish.

Bob, do you have room for the wood working in your shed yet?

Looking forward to seeing your progress.

fair few videos on youtube

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBVt8-YTxIg&feature=related]YouTube - Making My Weissenborn[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJXUDqzd1vU&feature=related]YouTube - ellis custom weissenborn guitar (Guitar building, making)[/ame]

Andy, there is heaps of links out there for Weissenborns once you start looking.
Now when you get the chance send me a private e-mail, and give me some info how you load the large photos on to the forum that you do.
As I will have my billet resawn by the end of this week at last.
Cheers Bob.

I could have re-sawn it for you, Bob.

email sent

Thanks for the offer Stu, but The resaw I will be using will only have a blade with a 1 ml kerf so I will get really high recovery.
So I should be able to get 2 sets per 25 mm.
I will post photos of resawing and sets.
Cheers Bob

Originally Posted by oz tradie

I could have re-sawn it for you, Bob.

I finally managed to resaw my sets for my weissenborn build.
I am thinking about an idea Rick Turner posted in the australia new zealand luthier forum.
That is soundhole on the Audience side port,a built in tuner, hipshot D-tuners on the highest & lowest strings, and a D-Tar wavelength multisource pickup.
Photo attached resawn sets for backs and soundboard.
Cheers Bob.
Attachment 119304

Left hand side of photo side sets, I still have more sanding to finish to bring out figure.
regards Bob.Attachment 119307

The build begins!!

Good luck Bob.



P.S. If you need any advice on working with timber, don't be afraid to ask me

Originally Posted by dadovfor

The build begins!!

Good luck Bob.



P.S. If you need any advice on working with timber, don't be afraid to ask me

Thanks dadovfor, If I get stuck I will be sure to ask for your advice.
Next stage is building a mold, and working out plans Etc.
Cheers Bob.

Originally Posted by woodturner777

Next stage is building a mold, and working out plans Etc.
Cheers Bob.

sounds like a good project Bob, i have some weiseenborn plans from stewmac stached in the shed somewhere, if yr intersted i could try and dig em out, i am 0447138755 or PM

cheeeeeeers
john

Thanks for the offer John, I will give you a call soon.
I come down your way at least once a week.
Cheers Bob

Originally Posted by reeves

sounds like a good project Bob, i have some weiseenborn plans from stewmac stached in the shed somewhere, if yr intersted i could try and dig em out, i am 0447138755 or PM

cheeeeeeers
john

no worries Bob will see if i can dig em out

cheeeers
john

Originally Posted by reeves

no worries Bob will see if i can dig em out

cheeeers
john

Well the next stage can begin, thanks to John, I picked up the plans today that
he was kind enough to lend me. But what a laugh when I spoke to him on the phone this morning to ask for directions to his place, he asked me if I was fit as he said that I would have to park at his gate as his driveway was muddy and he said it was about a 100 metre walk, don't know where he got his tape measure. as I reckon it was over 500 metres straight up a mountain.
I must be getting old.
Well next stage is building the template and mold looking forward to that.
Regards Bob,