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Re: first build

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:31 pm
by Paul C
Well.yourwelcome

Re: first build

Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 6:21 am
by Paul C
I'm working on my necks. One practice pine and one sapele which is the actual neck for this build. I am going to bolt the pine neck to the body later today to see how the angle to body is. And post some more pics.

Re: first build

Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:36 pm
by Paul C
Routed the binding channel first step today and will finish with purfling step also. Used the KMG router attatchment. Works well. Although you have to be very contious of what you are doing. And move slowly. May be the tuffest step so far. The back should be interesting with the radius. Moving on up to the the east side!

Re: first build

Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:11 am
by ken cierp
Yes there is a learning curve to reach an operational comfort zone. -- but the main function of the tool is to prevent damage caused by misalignment and reduce potential for operator error. Basically the only thing you can do wrong is tip the unit off the side toward the top or bottom plate.

Those who breeze through learning process and get perfect results follow these instructions http://www.kennethmichaelguitars.com/bi ... ution.html
On the other hand, failure to do so can lead to problems and perhaps instill some self doubt.

Re: first build

Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 8:31 am
by Paul C
I have been busy in my cellar beating the heat in the east. A good excuse to hide away and do some building. Here are some binding pics it worked out well seems. I used Kens red devil scraper trick tip and that works sweet. No need to get crazy about scrapers and all that burnishing stuff!.

Re: first build

Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 10:57 am
by John Parchem
The guitar is looking good. You do nice clean wood work.