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Shovel-handle neck?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Poorness Studios Jun 19, 2020. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I broke the blade off a shovel recently and was going to toss the whole thing out, but I realized that the handle is actually a pretty nice piece of wood and would make an interesting CBG neck.This…Continue
Table saw for fretting, blades, and power
Started this discussion. Last reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH Mar 1, 2020. 25 Replies 2 Likes
I've fallen down a bit of a rabbit hole!I've been thinking of ways to get a powered fret-slot cutting system going, both for speed and consistency of depth. I'm not quite ready to invest in the…Continue
Tung oil vs Danish Oil?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jan 19, 2020. 24 Replies 0 Likes
I've got some lovely wood I'm using for some CBG necks and I'm looking at what to use as a finish. I've been using Tung oil on my past builds and have really liked the deep, hard finish it creates -…Continue
Strings for double-course canjo?
Started this discussion. Last reply by JP Lace Master Jan 8, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I've been thinking about doing a double-course canjo; any suggestions on what strings I should use? Most obvious would be a regular guitar's low- and high-E, but I'm wondering if the can will hold up…Continue
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"I've only used Danish oil once, and found that it had an oddly fishy smell; it's possible that it was just the can that I had but it definitely put me off using it more."
"Sean,
A router sled would be the easiest and safest way to make a flat area on any odd or round shaped piece of wood. Once you have a flattened surface you can use whatever tool you choose to square up the rest. But I would use a bandsaw for…"
Shovel-handle neck?
I broke the blade off a shovel recently and was going to toss the whole thing out, but I realized that the handle is actually a pretty nice piece of wood and would make an interesting CBG neck.This is more of a woodworking question, but: If I wanted to create a long flat notch - basically flatten down the length of the fretboard and where the stick would go through the body - what's the best technique for that? Especially if I'm trying to be fairly precise on the flatness?I've thought of using…See More
"No need to redo it - just consider it a learning opportunity and enjoy your unique creation!
I mean...I certainly know how that goes!"
"Hi, here is a new project I’m working on, prompted by this thread, a Kerfed lining Slotting Saw.
It will a specially adapted sled. I cut the slots and it automatically moves the strip along the desired spacing amount for the next cut. All I…"
"Hooch, I should have listened to you, that mini-saw is seriously under powered.
I'd send it back but I've voided the warranty a couple of times over. "
"Hi, thanks for the comments thavana. If you check back to the second post on the first page of this thread there are the photo's you requested.
I now have to build a new sled as my roof leaked last week and dripped water on the sled I was…"
"I like your tile saw idea, you get to see the cuts, let me know how it works.
I figured cutting a fret slot would be light duty for the saw, that setting it up would be the challenge for me and the saw. Something like hooch's set up…"
"Not to rain on your parade, but have you read the reviews on amazon? Beween them and no adjustment for height, I cancelled my order befor it was shipped. If the scrollsaw idea doesn't pan out. I'm going to modify Taff's setup for my…"
"Nice setup indeed, and something like it just might work for my mini-saw if my sled doesn't work like I hope. How about a shot with the top down please....and the sled, please. Thanks"
"I mistakenly misnamed the tool. I was referring to a scrollsaw, that is why I mentioned the coping saw. I've heard the two names interchanged with each other."
"Hi, just a few comments. Chickenbone John is dead right about the accuracy needed if building your own saw table, sled and template. In the first photo you see the bench grinder I used. The reason for this pick [it’s a Makita and not…"
"i was lucky enough to find a used stewmac blade at a garage sale...the luthier developed parkinsons disease and was retiring...it works great..."
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- I discovered canjoes recently and realized that it would be easy to make one; I have two at work (the one I bought and the one I made) and have been delighted by how many people walk by and pick them up and noodle around on them. In the course of research on building canjoes I found a lot of CBG sites and realized that's the next step on home-built instrument making for me. Bought two cigar boxes yesterday and am going to take a stab at one today!
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Fretboard wood - what to do, what to do?
Posted on July 31, 2019 at 6:40pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
I am close to finishing my latest build, but need to do my fretboard still. I have a lovely piece of bocote (middle), a really interesting strip of zebrawood (right), and I though about using poplar to tone with the label on the box. Neck is black walnut.
I like the poplar most, from the color-theory perspective - but the zebrawood is amazing too.
(also, too: I'm seriously flirting with trying a bound fretboard on this one - trying to talk myself out of it, but I want to…
Getting ready for next build
Posted on July 17, 2019 at 12:54pm 8 Comments 2 Likes
Parts assembled for next build. I'd thought about using another piece of bocote for the fretboard but I think a nice piece of poplar might make a nicer color complement.
What wood is this?
Posted on July 16, 2019 at 10:48am 7 Comments 0 Likes
Got a nice piece of wood from my dad this past weekend, but neither he nor I know what it is. It's definitely mostly grey-ish.
The piece on top is mahogany - trying to ID the wider piece.
Any thoughts?
Overpriced cigar box in antique store?
Posted on July 14, 2019 at 8:36pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
I visited an antique store this past weekend in search of goodies that might make for a good CBG project, and noticed a cabinet that had seven or eight cigar boxes. In checking them out, I noticed a lovely Don Diego "Playboy" box, a bit worn, 25 "Churchill" cigars.
I considered picking it up until I noticed that the shop had the box priced at $165.95!!!!
A quick search on the internet shows similar boxes for around twenty bucks.
Is there any conceivable reason one of…
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