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Boat load of fun on newly started build

Posted by Michael R Cossey on October 9, 2010 at 3:37am in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion
Here is my 2nd first build, I have two first time builds going at the same time so when I hit a brain buster on one build I go to the other.....

I'm actually further along then what the pics show, not by much tho.....I'm really enjoying this build sense it is more of a challenge......the  box is from a hobby store......it will have piezo and mag (home made by me) pickups, red oak neck (scarf joint) and cherry? fretboard.......as plans stand now.....vol. and 3 way switch.

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  • Storyteller April 5, 2014 at 10:02pm

    that, is a pirate lute. beautiful piece, really great work man. I was thinking of something not too dissimilar when I saw them in the catalog. they were out of stock so i went with some trays instead. really a nice instrument there man, I hope I get half as good.

  • Eric Kasten April 3, 2014 at 11:07am

    That's great.  I've seen those boats at the store and it never crossed my mind to make a CBG with it.

  • Michael R Cossey January 24, 2012 at 5:14pm

    Fellow CBNation members...well it's been awhile sense my last post/updated , all I can say is I haven't given up on the project and have finally got back to it...had a few trips to the hospital and kinda got away from the project...other priorities...anyway here is a link to a Utube  video I took of the Boatar build.........Hope to keep updating more often......

    Still enjoy what I'm reading and seeing from your builds..very inspiring....!!!!

    Take care....

    Mike

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRBV2qP7I1Q

  • Michael R Cossey October 11, 2010 at 7:51am
    Mark,

    Good suggestions, Im so glad I haven't made the cut yet..........I'll work on getting a better way to do it.....

    Ben, thats one cool Bass Boat in the link.....

    Paul...Id sure like to see what you do have of that Boat project.....

    Mike



    Mark Bliss said:
    I can see why you might have problems getting a good clean cut with that jig. (Constructive criticism).
    The neck doesnt look to be well supported and floats up off the table at the point of blade contact. I would like to see the neck either on the table and clamped to an angled guide, or the sled slotted but carrying the neck on both sides of the cut (tricky).
    Also I would try to back up the neck if possible to prevent tearout by sandwitching it beteen two sacrificial boards and try to clamp it securely as close to the blade as is feasable.
  • Mark Bliss October 11, 2010 at 1:40am
    I can see why you might have problems getting a good clean cut with that jig. (Constructive criticism).
    The neck doesnt look to be well supported and floats up off the table at the point of blade contact. I would like to see the neck either on the table and clamped to an angled guide, or the sled slotted but carrying the neck on both sides of the cut (tricky).
    Also I would try to back up the neck if possible to prevent tearout by sandwitching it beteen two sacrificial boards and try to clamp it securely as close to the blade as is feasable.
  • BenBob October 10, 2010 at 7:11pm
    Very cool! You might like to see this:

    http://liutaiomottola.com/instruments/canotto.htm
  • Paul Doug October 10, 2010 at 6:36pm
    With the electronics it won't matter. I really like you idea because I'm a big wooden boat fan. I have a little wooden sail boat sitting in my garage that I started about 6 years ago. Should have taken a couple weeks to build, but I'm just a little slow... I'll finish it one of these days, if I live long enough! I'm about 2 thirds done. Than I have to learn how to sail.
  • Michael R Cossey October 9, 2010 at 1:34pm
    Paul,

    There will be electronics, and too be honest I don't think I had a reason for doing it this way, other than more open space in the box......I may have been thinking I wanted to have as much neck at the head so I didn't run short.....I'm a worry wort even when I measure....smile...



    Paul Doug said:
    That is going to be a great looking instrument. One question, why not run the neck clear to the stern of the boat and leave as much open area as possible? Seems like that would give more sound to it,or are you going to add electronic?


    Mark, I have purchased a lot of very nice board, all different species off e-bay, search "thin wood" or "thin boards" . This was about a year ago but there were some good providers than.
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