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 11, 2015 10:33 am

I found that the body holding jig I just made does double duty to facilitate clamping. Just set my workboard on top and easy access for clamping.
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Re: Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

Post by John J » Thu Jun 11, 2015 10:35 am

Man I love these little round over tools!
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Rounding the back braces.
Rounding the back braces.
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Contouring the ends.
Contouring the ends.
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Re: Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

Post by John J » Sat Jun 13, 2015 10:13 pm

Working on the tail wedge. Glued up the wedge and sanded to thickness. I like the contrast.
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Laying out and marking.
Laying out and marking.
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Lining up to cut.
Lining up to cut.
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Cutting the edges.
Cutting the edges.
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Edges defined.
Edges defined.
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Routing out for the wedge.
Routing out for the wedge.
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Glue it in next.
Glue it in next.
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Re: Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

Post by Dave Bagwill » Sat Jun 13, 2015 11:33 pm

I like that contrast also, John.
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Re: Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

Post by John Parchem » Sun Jun 14, 2015 10:21 am

The wedge looks great.
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John J
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Re: Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

Post by John J » Sun Jun 14, 2015 3:08 pm

Thanks guys. Cleaning up and squaring up the sides prior to binding. The method that so far has worked best for me is thick dowel covered with various grits. Stand at the end and two handed sanding towards and away. Worked well.
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Re: Second build, a KMG 00 14 fret kit

Post by John J » Sun Jun 14, 2015 3:18 pm

Working on the back bindings. Test fitted and adjusted the neck.
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Back binding channels.
Back binding channels.
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Rosewood bindings in and scraped. Neck test fitted and then fine tuned.
Rosewood bindings in and scraped. Neck test fitted and then fine tuned.
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