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Gene Liberty just built his own. He has a neck machine that is like a key machine. He did some of this in association with NIU (yes I'm a grad). Brilliant innovative builder. With really BAD web skills. guitarfix.com.
All best, Chris
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03-11-2016, 10:33 AM
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Hi Chris,
There are manufactured machines like the Dupli-Carver which may be similar to what your friend built? I purchased plans and considered building my own CNC and was actually pretty close to pulling the trigger, but at the time I was swamped with orders so I couldn't afford to take time away from building guitars to build a carver or CNC. You know the old adage, time is money? So, I bit the bullet and ordered a Shop Bot. One of the best valued power tools I own, right up there with my wide belt sander. |
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03-11-2016, 01:48 PM
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03-14-2016, 07:20 AM
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Gluing the heel cap on:
 Routing the cavity for the truss rod:  Test fit:  Silicone bathtub caulk holds the rod in place and cushions it so it doesn't rattle in the slot:  High tech glue spreading device distributes the glue on the neck's finger board surface in lightening fast speed. The glue holds the finger board in place after it dries:  Just enough glue:  Its time for the clamps:  Clamps are in place and now we clean up the glue squeeze out: 
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03-14-2016, 08:18 AM
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Hey Tim, it's looking great. I like your glue spreader, we use one very similar to yours. Good to see you out in the shop!
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I'll third that, good to see this thread continue and of course, happy to see you up and at it.
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03-15-2016, 06:50 AM
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John, Mark & Steve,
Thanks for the positive words of encouragement. Its great to be back in the shop even though I'm not firing on all 8 cylinders yet. I'm optimistic though. Tom, I suspect that your spreading device taste's a wee bit better than mine when being cleaned 
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03-15-2016, 09:30 AM
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Heal fast and completely!
Sending good thoughts your way!
All the best to you all!!! Cheers Paul
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Thanks Kurt. LOL, I can swing a 9 iron but it would have no resemblance of Tiger, even on his worst day.
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I guess its time to start talking about the title of this thread "Olivewood / Redwood Siblings". Our customer came to us with an unusual request. He wanted a similar pair of guitars but the "Sibling" to the acoustic had to be an electric guitar and more specifically a Tele with some vintage vibes.
To be honest, I balked at the commission initially because building an electric was something I decided early on that I wasn't going to do. Well never say never, right? The more I thought about it the more appealing the challenge became so we agreed to tackle the project. So without further adieu here is Olive 2: Locating our script logo:  We tried several locations before our cutomer decided on this one:   One of us has better eyes than the other one. I only wish my eyes were 20-something again...  A little ebony dust and a little glue:   Plane the excess off:  And its done in 5 seconds, just like on TV: 
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