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It's always a satisfying moment when woods begin to come together. Gluing the plates always seems like the official start.
So here goes: IMG_1929.jpg When the glue has set and cured, we take the top out of our gluing jig, dimension it to test specs, and then check it's numbers: IMG_1930.jpg That's right, we use an old Brazilian-handled #4 Bailey plane. So, our standard of deflection is one plane-weight. This is totally arbitrary, but we've been doing this from the start, so we have a book full of numbers from all our builds. It tells us at a glance how any given top compares to all others, and gives a starting point as we voice the top. Thanks for looking, Steve Last edited by Steve Kinnaird; 04-24-2018 at 07:29 AM. |
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Great idea. Ive got one of those planes.
When you say you have a book full of numbers, i assume that means numbers at a given standard thickness. And then you continue to thin the top until you hit a number you feel works best. Are all the tops the same width when tested or do different models get trimmed to widths close to the lower bout of a partucular model How does all that work out? There are a ton of variables.
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This simple testing (as well as the ever-fun tapping) gives up front info as to a top's usefulness as well. Is this top better for a dread...OM...parlor...? That sort of thing. I hope that makes some sense... Steve |
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New pics! Awesome, guys! As I had seen the other pictures you had posted regarding decisions we had previously made, nice to see some new ones that I haven't seen. The build really feels like its started now!
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Ok! If it's new pics you like, try this one:
IMG_1824.jpg When the glue dries, the assembled back is carefully removed from our jig. It will then be cleaned up, thicknessed, and prepped for the back inlay. Stay tuned... Steve |
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This next pic is a sheer delight. For years I have wanted to own a Bishop Cochran router base, and have told myself "one of these days...one of these days..." The delay was because the base alone costs about 3 times what the router itself costs. My Scottish heritage predisposes me to balk at such extravagance. Still, the reported super-accuracy called out to me. Well, you see here the stalemate has been resolved. Our shop is the proud owner of that lovely tool you see here thanks to a verrrrrry nice birthday gift from a verrrrrrry thoughtful friend. Ryan is here taking it for its maiden voyage on Steve Doyon's back:
IMG_1922.jpg Can you see how stunned Ryan is? No skip, hop or wobble. Just smoooooth sailing through that curly walnut. Thanks for watching, Steve |
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Indeed it is! And here's a closer look at the base/router combo in full rosette mode:
IMG_1945.jpg (Not Steve's guitar, but Ryan's new 00. He just couldn't resist trying this in a circle.) |
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Love the new toy
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Yup, so do we. And with that toy we cut the channel for the back inlay, carefully tapped it into position, then glued that sucker in:
IMG_1924.jpg Here is our bench top doing duty as a backing board, while a tape-covered straight edge applies clamping pressure. When dried, the inlay is scraped flush, and we have something like this: IMG_1948.jpg That Kiaat will match the body bindings, and the bwb purfs will be mitered into the back purfling. This is a rather classically inspired approach, but with the alternative species used it gives a modern look. I believe Steve will be pleased. Thanks for looking, Steve |
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Hey JJ thanks! How’s your guitar coming?
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Wow, the excitement level keeps ramping up! Looks beautiful, guys!
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Hey, glad you like it Steve. So that previous picture had some shellac on it to protect the surface, and give a little pre-finish rush of adrenaline as the grain pops out. Here is the man: IMG_1937.jpg Now it gets flipped over, and the center seam reinforcement is glued on: IMG_1943.jpg Next, a tape protection is applied, and then a wee plane comes out to round the edges and refine the profile. We chose offcuts from the LS top to be the reinforcement material. It will be a cohesive look when glanced through the soundhole, and will be the priciest reinforcement we've used yet. Thanks for watching along, Steve |
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khat and Walnut...
Wow that is pretty!
And congrats on the new router base. As Mr. Natural famously said: "Always use the right tool for the job!" This one must be the right tool! Have fun Paul
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