I am looking to build my first cigar box guitar over the summer however I have very little in the way of power tools etc.
I would like to build an electric version with a single coil pickup and two sound holes. Is there a short cut method for creating the holes (both the sound holes and for the placement of the pickup), without using a routing tool. I would like it to be reasonably neat but I appreciate a short cut method would not produce the same results as a dedicated tool. If this is too difficult without dedicated tools then would someone be able to recommend a cheap tool for the job that is suitable for beginners.
Sorry about my ignorance but this is going to be my first build!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Doesn't really seem like a proper build if you haven't drawn blood at least once during the process.
I know whenever I slip with a power tool or sharp object - lots of things become an "F hole"!!!
A little patience and a sharp pocket knife go a long way in the world of CBGs. Enjoy your first build- it probably won't be your last!
Wade
I used to feel the same way about cutting tools until a slip on a "F-hole" with a knife and a trip to the ER with a cut artery in my thumb, convinced me that drilling, sawing and sanding are more better options.... ;-)...heheheheheehehe.
I have found these for sale on ebay after following up on advice from Richey.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-X-WOOD-GIFT-BOXES-LARGE-PLAIN-MULTI-USE...
What do people think? The dimensions are 27.5 x 17.7 x 7.5. Ive been trying to decide what size I would like best and this seems to be a good start as its a little deeper than some of the cigar boxes that crop up constantly on ebay.