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05-30-2013, 11:56 AM
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The headplate looks great!
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#107
05-30-2013, 03:56 PM
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Thanks, Burton. I resawed a Honduras rosewood bridge blank to make the front and rear headplates for this guitar. The lengths we go to for nice details like this...
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#108
06-04-2013, 12:10 PM
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The FB is glued on, and excess neck material is cut off on the bandsaw.
 Since the FB is already radiused, I tape some scraps on to make a level surface to ride on the router table for trimming the excess neck material flush with the fretboard.  Here, that operation is done -- the neck is trimmed flush with the fretboard.   The first step in carving the neck is to hog off some material on the bandsaw. Here, that step is done. The sides of the heel have also been roughly tapered (freehand on the bandsaw), and the end of the heel has been cut to approximate length and then sanded to precise length and angle in preparation for gluing on the heel cap veneers.  The heel cap veneers are glued onto the end of the heel.  The excess is trimmed off the heel cap (just to make it easier to carve the heel). Now, I'm really ready to start carving (well, after drawing on some more pencil lines to guide me).  Meanwhile, I'm working on the binding and purfling.  
Last edited by Todd Rose; 01-17-2016 at 09:02 PM.
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#109
06-04-2013, 02:29 PM
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Nice heel cap and rosette. What is it?
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#110
06-04-2013, 02:54 PM
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Thanks, Tony! Wild-figured bubinga.
On this page, I showed a pic of a finished headplate of this same wood on another one of my instruments: http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...=285710&page=4
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06-12-2013, 05:23 AM
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The binding is done. Curly koa bindings with bloodwood and black fiber purflings.
 (The edges aren't rounded over yet.)   
Last edited by Todd Rose; 01-17-2016 at 09:03 PM.
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#112
06-15-2013, 09:02 PM
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Nice work, very interesting design details! And you're lucky to have that nice little PC 310. Mine died and I can't find a replacement.
Pat
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06-15-2013, 09:08 PM
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Todd, I ran across your link to this on another forum and I've really been enjoying scanning through this thread. Your work is always an inspiration to move into deeper levels of innovative excellence. Thanks for taking the time to share your work. Again, always inspiring!
Bill Hodge Rhema Guitars Last edited by Rhema; 06-15-2013 at 09:22 PM.
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06-16-2013, 05:02 AM
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Thanks, Pat! Yeah, I have a few of these PC 310s. Love 'em.
Thanks, Bill! Much appreciated. If I provide a little inspiration, my efforts are worthwhile. 
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06-16-2013, 06:48 PM
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Yes, strapping tape. I love it for this purpose. It really helps pull the binding in tight. I've tried several other tapes for this job and this works the best for me. Put some shellac on the top and it will pull up without pulling up any fibers at all.
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06-16-2013, 08:14 PM
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Still inspiring, Todd.
Beautiful rosette, by the way! Steve
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#118
06-17-2013, 05:06 AM
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Thanks, Steve!
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06-17-2013, 05:26 AM
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Quote:
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06-21-2013, 02:49 PM
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Been busy with repairs and other stuff, so not a whole lot to show. Still haven't finished the neck, but at least the body is ready for finishing.
 After finer sanding, the top wood is starting to look cool...  ...and the curl figure in the koa bindings also shows up more.  I find that well rounded edges make a big difference in how comfortable it is to hold the guitar.  Just another butt shot. Everybody loves butt shots.  
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