Another McKnight Build - Page 8

kscobie8 · #**106** 11-09-2011, 07:02 PM

I'm enjoying the thread, Bruce. That's shaping up to be one very nice guitar. Tim does great work, and Mary's camera captures it well. Good stuff!

Bel isi,
-kyle

Tim McKnight · #**107** 11-10-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bk314159

I had a builder PM me and ask what the white object is that is clamped to the fret board. I certainly don't mind sharing knowledge with other builders because I have picked up a lot of tips and tricks from other builders too. So, to answer the question, the white object is a clamping caul that I made from UHMW rigid plastic. UHMW works exceptionally well for cauls that are used for glue ups because it is so slippery that glue will not readily stick to it so it releases easily after the glue dries. The surface of the caul, that is adjacent to the FB, is U shaped so that all of the clamping force is applied to the outer edges of the FB but the caul is relieved in the middle so the center does not touch the FB. I will try to post an end view of it in a day or two.

Sage97 · #**108** 11-10-2011, 09:33 AM

This thread is a definite "Wow!"

naccoachbob · #**109** 11-10-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bk314159

Mary or Tim, that acrylic board you use to center the fretboard in the picture above, can it be purchased somewhere? Or is it something you built for yourself? Also, can it be used to set the bridge? If so, to any number of scales?
This build is really cool. Loving the pics and descriptions of the work.
Thanks,
Bob

Tim McKnight · #**110** 11-10-2011, 11:42 AM

Here ya go Bob:

http://www.luthiersuppliers.com/products/p9.html

I don't use mine to set the bridge location but it could be modified to do so. Stew Mac makes a tool to set the bridge location but I have never used one. I use an aluminum straight edge that I converted with scale length registration marks scribed into it. After I have located the exact saddle location, on the high or little e side then I use drafting triangles to square the bridge to the neck's center line. Stay tuned because I will have some pictures of the process in a few weeks

Mine is an older model and it looks like they have made a few updates since then. Its a great tool. If you decide to buy one, please tell Tracy that I sent you his way.

naccoachbob · #**111** 11-10-2011, 12:04 PM

Tim, will do. I've got at least a few weeks before I am to set mine, so it's very timely.
Much appreciated.
Bob

cotten · #**112** 11-10-2011, 12:16 PM

I think that this is one of the best aspects of the AGF, the way we enjoy helping each other!

cotten

naccoachbob · #**113** 11-10-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cotten

I think that this is one of the best aspects of the AGF, the way we enjoy helping each other!

cotten

Cotten, I couldn't agree more. Steve has been very helpful to me both from following his threads and explanations to others in those threads as well as by personal message replies to my questions. Stephen Kinnaird is another, because I go to his shop often and email him questions as well. And there are others who've been very helpful to me here as well both in PM's and threads. I'm on several forums and luthiers as a whole are very, very forthcoming with advice, expertise, and constructive criticism to newer, less experienced folks. It's a very cool thing to be a part of. Maybe one of these days I can pay it forward like they do.
Bob

pitner · #**114** 11-10-2011, 01:47 PM

This thread is giving me GAS real bad. What beautiful guitars Tim is making. I bought an Olson SJ last year along with a very nice Goodall Royal Hawaiian. My marriage will suffer if I get another hand made acoustic. Oh well she was a good Wife and I'll miss her dearly.

Tim McKnight · #**115** 11-10-2011, 01:54 PM

We are always happy to help anyone who is suffering from that dreaded disease of GAS

Mary · #**116** 11-10-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim McKnight

We are always happy to help anyone who is suffering from that dreaded disease of GAS

But, my dear, NOT at the price of a marriage. Although I assume we know he is joking on this matter.

This is a great place to pick up tips and pass them along. Like recipes from generations before that have been handed down. Nobody can bring back the taste of "Grandma's" great cookin'.

NO two luthiers build the same so not two guitar are made the same. Maybe close, but there is always a slight difference. That's what makes sharing a great experience for all of us.

outhawkn · #**117** 11-10-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cotten

I think that this is one of the best aspects of the AGF, the way we enjoy helping each other!

cotten

I agree, you just dont see this very often. When I buy a custom built guitar I sure know who its going to be....

bk314159 · #**118** 11-10-2011, 09:27 PM

Kyle - Thanks so very much. I totally agree with you about Tim & Mary.

Sage97 - I'm glad you're enjoying this thread. I know I'm biased, but so am I.

Pitner - Give Tim and Mary a call, but keep the wife - talk about a win-win situation.

And tonight's photos find Tim preparing my phosphorescent side markers. I'm going to steal Mary's comments - as usual!

Planing the binding:

This is the piece being spoken of earlier:

Side marker placement:

Side marker tubes for glow powder:

Drilling the space:

Tim added glue first then inserted the tubes:

This is glow powder:

Tim adds a little more glue:

This is the top angle of the fret markers:

This shows him filing the side markers down to the wood level:

That's 10 photos and I have to close this post and start another. The good stuff is in the next post.

bk314159 · #**119** 11-10-2011, 09:43 PM

I have left out a bunch of photos of Tim sanding and now back to Mary

Argh - I want you to see them glow. Hang in there.

Tim figures it is time to add the pore filler. I can wait on the glow markers. Really, but how much longer? It probably does make the glow stand out better once the wood is darker.

AHA! He is charging the markers with this little magic light.

Is this Aliens in the night or glow in the dark side markers? LOL

It's a little hard to make this clear, but you have a good idea of how cool they are for night playing.

This is your glow pen. It will be your side marker's best friend.

onto the next post ...

bk314159 · #**120** 11-10-2011, 09:45 PM

Tim added pore filler to the box (back and sides). Check out how this wood pops:

As Tim adds pore filler we see the true look of your guitar's wood.

Simply gorgeous! Thanks Tim & Mary!

Reflections of the surroundings add little to the wood's luster:

This has been an exceptional group of photos. I hope you guys/gals are enjoying this as much as I (but probably not).

That's all she wrote for this post. Thanks for watching.

BK