Learning how to build an electric guitar

[xoxoxoBruce]

Nice stuff.
What always surprised me is that stuff isn't that hard to get. I mean Home Depot won't have it, and it's a little spendy but it's available. When I first got into woodworking I thought those patterns came from diseased, or traumatized trees. Took awhile to grasp there are trees that will do that pretty reliably, especially if it's quarter-sawn.

[Gravdigr]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

What always surprised me is that stuff isn't that hard to get.

Like your mother?

[xoxoxoBruce]

Oh, I should have known, you're just being an asshole.

[lumberjim]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Nice stuff.
What always surprised me is that stuff isn't that hard to get. I mean Home Depot won't have it, and it's a little spendy but it's available. When I first got into woodworking I thought those patterns came from diseased, or traumatized trees. Took awhile to grasp there are trees that will do that pretty reliably, especially if it's quarter-sawn.

There is a demand for 'spalted' wood. If you recall, the blue one I bought has a spalted Maple top. The spalting is a result of bacteria corroding the wood. Some guys go as far as submerging logs or burying them to create it. It's those black jagged lines. You have to kill the bacteria before you work with it. It's Ok but I like quilting and flame better.






Spalting looks like a map to me.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Yes, Maples with a big canker on the trunk are usually spalted, often all the way to the roots. Pretty, so is the Oak, but both can be weak.

[lumberjim]

Originally Posted by lumberjim

I glued the finger board on tonight.


Inserted the truss rod, masked it carefully


I forgot to take a pic of the glue. Clamps went on. It did try to slide around, but I think I have it centered enough. I'm going to cut close with the band saw and then either rout the edge again, or sand it.

Reviewing this section to make sure I don't repeat mistakes. First, I think I'll glue the finger board on before I do any shaping of the neck. I'll use the clamping caul to keep pressure on the edges.

Tomorrow I'm going to cut the truss rod trench, cut the neck shape, and trim it, then glue the fret board on, making sure the nut and 12th fret line up with the marks on the template, so my scale length is right when I attach the neck to the body.

I'll probably do the inlay before I shape the neck too... May have a think about inserting frets before shaping too... Try to get the facing surface as done as can be before I lose the nice flat bottom...

[Gravdigr]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Oh, I should have known, you're just being an asshole.

Following your lead.

[lumberjim]

You guys done?

[lumberjim]

The SG.

What if it were just a little hornier?



While you're mulling it over, it's gonna need a neck.

Remember this part? Truss rod trench.



Rough cut the neck on the band saw, and glue the template on.... Then the dreaded router table.



Came away with no damage this time. W00t



I stayed clear of scary areas, and finished the corners with a file and rasp.

[lumberjim]

I'm using Potvin templates for these guitars. He includes a fret board template, so I gave the fret board the same treatment as the neck, and again, did not ruin the piece.


I'll leave the carving of the shape to much later in the process this time. I need to discuss inlay with Dad soon.



So, with both cut to shape, all that's left is to glue the sonsabitches together and call it a day.

Truss rod fits perfectly. I used a diamond grinder tip on the dremel to clean up the corners of the trench.

Let's get these two together.



Then tape over it to keep the glue off of it. I also put 2 tiny rolls of the orange tape in there to prevent rattling. The stew Mac tape dispenser I got has the perfect width tape for this job.



How many clamps should I use?


Maybe a couple more...


Oh, there's two more.... They'll fit.



I used the caul I made, too. I feel like I got some shit done today.

[Gravdigr]

Originally Posted by lumberjim

You guys done?

Yes, ma'am.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Following your lead.

No, I don't know what the fuck you're talking about, my lead?

[lumberjim]

so, what about the horns? I'm digging the longer ones. I saw a guitar like it, and was impressed by that subtle change. cha think, pop?

[Gravdigr]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

No, I don't know what the fuck you're talking about, my lead?

Lumberjim doesn't permit thread drift in his threads. We should get a room.

[lumberjim]

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Lumberjim doesn't permit thread drift in his threads. We should get a room.

Since when? And that's not thread drift. It's a spat. It's across a few threads apparently. Why you wanna be a dick to ME now?

Talkin bout I don't permit .... Get the fuccowda hea.