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Re: My first classical guitar

Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 12:04 pm
by Herman
Ya, just f.. brilliant. Well done Kevin. You probably impress the misses. I'll use that bit on my next open headstock and make an impression here.
Herman

Re: My first classical guitar

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 9:49 am
by ken cierp
Can't find Robbie's tip?

Re: My first classical guitar

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 10:19 am
by Daniel P
O'Brien Guitars - Luthier Tips du Jour- Drill Press Router
https://youtu.be/_b3CWkHHSYE

Re: My first classical guitar

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 4:38 pm
by Kevin in California
Heel is pre shaped, extra cut off the neck width, inside heel block area is shaped, sanded and sealed. Ready for the sides.

Re: My first classical guitar

Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 11:16 am
by Kevin in California
FINALLY last night I got the sides bent for this guitar. It went well, no issues. The second side I rushed a bit taking it out of the bender and got a little spring back right away but they are clamped in the mold and fit great. By the end of the weekend I hope to have the end block glued and the sides attached to the neck. I am so slow!!!!

Re: My first classical guitar

Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:10 am
by Kevin in California
Here are the sides in the form. I had some spring back so the clamps pull the sides up tight until I get them trimmed and glued up. I actually got the sides trimmed to length, the end block glued in and the sides attached to the neck this weekend. I thought I took a picture, will do that tonight.
Next up is to radius the back rims in my radius dish, then glue in the kerfing...........

Re: My first classical guitar

Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:30 am
by Herman
Kevin, two questions.
1. How's the LMI yellow glue doing, compared to Titbond? (Hmm, really? Did I type "Titbond"?)
2. How did you attach the headtemplate? tape? glue?

Herman