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Minimum tools needed
It's been almost 4 years and 2 moves since my last build. I have a stick, a box and the various bits and pieces to complete a 3 or 4 string CBG. Sadly, my shop is no more. I have a miter saw and an electric hand drill. What do you think the minimum kit would be needed to complete this first build?
I will take your suggestions as a challenge and post a build log.
thanks for your responses in advance.
Wichita Sam
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Permalink Reply by Greg Geracioti on
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Permalink Reply by MadGomer on
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Well, if you keep it simple with a fretless, your saw and drill plus a decent steel rule or tape, square, glue, and a couple of clamps should get you there, particularly with your experience Sam!
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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on
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Toss in a screwdriver and some wood glue , and you have almost more tools than i use .
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Permalink Reply by Wichita Sam on
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day 1 progress. need more clamps!!!
wifi slow tonight, pics tomorrow
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Permalink Reply by Lionhound on
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Dunno what I did wrong there.
Clamps
steel rule
set square,
wood chisel or two
Plane (not the flying kind)
Sander
knife
file
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found a small plane. started shaping neck
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Day 3. neck refinement. hog out material under top, brace under neck, glue in head/tail blocks, refine headstock
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day 3. mockup
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