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Permalink Reply by David J Lohnes on September 19, 2017 at 8:11am

Sometimes the best of life's treasures are found as a result of simple mistakes. I live by the axiom that a mistake is only an error if you do not learn from it. Your box sounds wonderful and it "sounds" like you will enjoy playing it.

Permalink Reply by RTZGUITARS on November 2, 2017 at 8:04pm

I'm using the Eagle American bit and 1/4 mahogany and maple for back and sides, you can flip the pieces and make finger joint up 3 1/2 one cut in 1 9/16. Ply works great and is less money and I would think thinner 3/16 ply might hold up better then tone wood. The only bitch is building a good router sled for consistent cuts, but well worth it. good luck

Permalink Reply by David J Lohnes on November 5, 2017 at 4:46am

Even though I have a “store bought” box I am going to play around with a couple of my router jigs. I have a very accurate Rocker router table finger joint jig that I will try to use all 1/4 or even 3/8 thick wood with. I also have a corner splinting jig (also from Rockler) that makes great corner splines. I do agree with what you say in getting things set up. The finishined item depends on well you set things up. Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Shawn McConnaughay Sr on November 4, 2017 at 4:27pm

I started using a 1 by 3 for the sides of the boxes I build. It gives a deeper sound accousticaly. Use a thin wood for the top if you're going to use a piezo pickup, as it resonates better. If you are going to use a active pickup it might not matter. Whatever you do, don't over think it. You can put a stick on a pizza box and make a playable instrument. Have fun with it.

Permalink Reply by David J Lohnes on November 5, 2017 at 4:53am

I will be using a Snake Oil Humbucker single pickup. So you are saying that I probably won’t need too worry much about box thickness with an electric pickup? If that is so, then your suggestion just opened up a whole new world of possibilities for me. If I used 1/2 thick wood using 1/4 inch finger joints a box like that that would never fall apart....thanks,

Permalink Reply by Wichita Sam on February 12, 2018 at 3:25pm

I would tend to stay with !/4" sides, but a good hardwood instead of play.  Sides need to be stiff, but not heavy.  Also, if you want an acoustic/electric, the freedom of the top to vibrate is important.

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