Re: 12th Fret 000 - First KMG Kit
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:38 pm
Never used that adhesive before. Sounds interesting.
Here is a pic of the rosette cutting jig I made.
Here is a pic of the rosette cutting jig I made.
Acoustic Guitar Construction
John Parchem -- Started by Kenneth Cierpilowski
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12th Fret 000 - First KMG Kit
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Re: 12th Fret 000 - First KMG Kit
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 5:01 pm
Oh wow, that is the business!
Re: 12th Fret 000 - First KMG Kit
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:16 pm
This weekend I worked on the top bracing.
I spent a while getting a good fit on the x-brace notches, struggled to cut out the tapers and peaks on the braces with only a handsaw - but got there in the end. Gluing them all down was straight forward - i just followed Ken's instructions - although more cam clamps would have made things a bit quicker!
The next day I got to work shaping the braces. The popsicle brace and shoulder brace were very straight forward. The finger braces took a bit of chisel work to get the right size (and a few shallow gouges in the top!). The upper bout portion of the x brace was quite simple as it is just a taper, however getting the scallops right on the lower bout was hardwork. The tone bars I messed up a little - instead of having neat peaks I have 'elongated peaks'. I didn't want to keep taking material off to get it right though. With size and weight being more important than looks I am happy to leave them as they are.
I have been tapping at the guitar throughout this process (and before I braced the thing), and I can tell you that the soundboard makes a lovely sound when drummed on! I only have a vague idea of what I am listening for - but it noticably opened up during shaping the bracing. I am getting pretty eager to put this all together!
I will be using the IA router attachment for the binding channels. Just wondering what router bit is recommended for this setup?
I will probably order something from these guys - http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Onl ... k_237.html
Any help would be appreciated!
I spent a while getting a good fit on the x-brace notches, struggled to cut out the tapers and peaks on the braces with only a handsaw - but got there in the end. Gluing them all down was straight forward - i just followed Ken's instructions - although more cam clamps would have made things a bit quicker!
The next day I got to work shaping the braces. The popsicle brace and shoulder brace were very straight forward. The finger braces took a bit of chisel work to get the right size (and a few shallow gouges in the top!). The upper bout portion of the x brace was quite simple as it is just a taper, however getting the scallops right on the lower bout was hardwork. The tone bars I messed up a little - instead of having neat peaks I have 'elongated peaks'. I didn't want to keep taking material off to get it right though. With size and weight being more important than looks I am happy to leave them as they are.
I have been tapping at the guitar throughout this process (and before I braced the thing), and I can tell you that the soundboard makes a lovely sound when drummed on! I only have a vague idea of what I am listening for - but it noticably opened up during shaping the bracing. I am getting pretty eager to put this all together!
I will be using the IA router attachment for the binding channels. Just wondering what router bit is recommended for this setup?
I will probably order something from these guys - http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Onl ... k_237.html
Any help would be appreciated!
Re: 12th Fret 000 - First KMG Kit
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 4:19 pm
I have closed the box! And I think I have solved the issue I was having with my photos..
So here is a few that might not have shown up before:
My sound hole binding and rosette
X brace notching
Purfling & Binding mock up
Back and Top bracing.
So here is a few that might not have shown up before:
My sound hole binding and rosette
X brace notching
Purfling & Binding mock up
Back and Top bracing.
Re: 12th Fret 000 - First KMG Kit
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:02 pm
Thanks for the pix, very good!
Re: 12th Fret 000 - First KMG Kit
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 4:08 pm
Routed the back channels - was quite scary with the router but it went well. A small tear on the lower bout but I can sand it clean I think.
I have also modified some grover sta-tite tuners, replacing the standard nickel buttons with oval ivoroid ones. To do this I mounted the tuners in a block of wood, clamped it in a vice, then used a claw hammer to pull off the buttons. Then I enlarged the hole with a drill press. I think I managed to do it without damaging them .. !
I am just working on the neck fit then will rout the other channels, glue in the binding, and then get to work on the fretboard.
I have also modified some grover sta-tite tuners, replacing the standard nickel buttons with oval ivoroid ones. To do this I mounted the tuners in a block of wood, clamped it in a vice, then used a claw hammer to pull off the buttons. Then I enlarged the hole with a drill press. I think I managed to do it without damaging them .. !
I am just working on the neck fit then will rout the other channels, glue in the binding, and then get to work on the fretboard.
Re: 12th Fret 000 - First KMG Kit
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 6:12 pm
Looking good. I like the ivoroid buttons.