Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

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John J
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Re: Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

Post by John J » Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:05 pm

Starting on the top bracing.
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Notching the x brace.
Notching the x brace.
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Bridge plate.
Bridge plate.
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John J
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Re: Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

Post by John J » Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:07 pm

Clamping the braces.
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You can see the contour.
You can see the contour.
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Matching the contour.
Matching the contour.
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Dave Bagwill
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Re: Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

Post by Dave Bagwill » Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:31 pm

Nice progress John!
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John J
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Re: Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

Post by John J » Fri Jun 05, 2015 7:15 pm

Working on top braces. Tried my round over tool. Slick.
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Kevin in California
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Re: Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

Post by Kevin in California » Mon Jun 08, 2015 1:01 pm

Nice. Did you make that tool?
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Re: Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

Post by John J » Mon Jun 08, 2015 7:33 pm

It's a Veritas tool. I remembered my brother had a set of these years and years ago. I found them at Lee Valley Tools. It's a set of two and they do a nice job of round over.
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Re: Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

Post by John J » Mon Jun 08, 2015 7:49 pm

Brace work. It's only my second guitar but I am so much more confident this time.
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