What's on YOUR workbench right now?

73Custom · 12-19-2009, 09:55 AM

As I wait on wood, templates, specialty tools, etc.... in preparation for my first build, I have a blank I made from cedar that I am practicing on...

So everyone jump in here, post a couple of recent pictures and a link to your build thread...

This could turn out to be a thread that everyone can use to easily find current build threads, sorta like a table of contents

No build thread for me yet, but I will start one when I have acquired everything.

I do have a thread where as a Noob guitar maker I am asking questions...
Template Advice Needed

bfcg · 12-19-2009, 10:04 AM

I'll add a few pics because I completely spaz out when trying to shoot as I go. As once mentioned by Mr. Pine in a thread not too long ago that it might be easier to post the documentary after the build is complete. For somebody like me, that is probably very good advice.

bfcg · 12-19-2009, 10:48 AM

This one will be for me. I will be building it in tandem with a few LP orders and I'll squeeze it in as much as possible. This particular Explorer was inspired by a members avatar. I don't know much about the explorer or what years certain options were available but the one in the avatar I fine absolutely stunning.
First pic, selecting and getting ready to chop the blank.
Second pic, the blank with rough outline. I selected a wide enough board so that I could keep the grain running straight down the body.
3rd pic. rough cut profile.
I did not get too close to the line because I will have to run the blank through the planer at an angle. My planer would not have accepted the rectangular blank at that size.
The extra wood outside of the line will protect the "live" part of the blank from any sniping that may occur during the planing. Once I get it close to the right thickness, I'll send it through the sander.
I think when Gibson decided to build the explorer or futura, they were looking for way to compete with Fender on ease of construction as well as price point, so I don't think they would have used a one piece body (the first ones were 1 piece korina).
Mine will be a one piece Mahogany body with a bookmatched maple top.

73Custom · 12-19-2009, 11:01 AM

keep em coming...

Fletch · 12-19-2009, 11:08 AM

Explorer looks awesome!

fletch

PoorMan · 12-19-2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fletch

explorer looks awesome!

Fletch

+1

I have an acoustic going and started a LP Jr (as 73 knows)

The Thruth · 12-19-2009, 12:45 PM

this one of my workbenches

GooCart · 12-19-2009, 12:47 PM

My workbench is empty since the replica is in Canada, getting a complete refin by Tom the man. I'm gathering info and parts for my '60 LP Custom build though. This time I'm better prepared. I hope.......

bfcg · 12-19-2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GooCart

My workbench is empty since the replica is in Canada, getting a complete refin by Tom the man. I'm gathering info and parts for my '60 LP Custom build though. This time I'm better prepared. I hope.......

Oh yeah, It only gets better.

bfcg · 12-19-2009, 01:10 PM

Here is the trimmed body blank.

Went out to the the wood shed to see if I could find a top.
I think that somewhere in this pile is a suitable top.

Oh look! How convenient, this piece right on top looks good enough.

I didn't have any naptha out in the shed so I gave it a swift kick in photoshop...we will call this digital naptha.

H.E.L.Shane · 12-19-2009, 01:48 PM

5-string Fretless bass with "Cheater" fills

My V

73Custom · 12-19-2009, 03:35 PM

some awesome looking stuff going on...

thanks for the pics... if you have a build thread add that link to your post

bfcg · 12-19-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 73Custom

some awesome looking stuff going on...

thanks for the pics... if you have a build thread add that link to your post

Yeah, I hear ya. I'm gonna chill on the pics for a while. Maybe dump them into a seperate thread later after some more progress.

chabock · 12-19-2009, 04:00 PM

My first build, it's an electric 12 string.

SG Lou · 12-19-2009, 04:13 PM

I'm going through "Build Withdrawls" I got nothing on my bench until i get a piece of Black Limba for that V

bfcg · 12-19-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SG Lou

I'm going through "Build Withdrawls" I got nothing on my bench until i get a piece of Black Limba for that V

No back burner... man you have too much time on your hands

73Custom · 12-19-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bfcg

Yeah, I hear ya. I'm gonna chill on the pics for a while. Maybe dump them into a seperate thread later after some more progress.

no problem on the pics, my comment was really for everyone...

if you want to create your build thread after you are done, no problemo !!!!

opus1956 · 12-19-2009, 06:16 PM

On the bench...

Finishing up my first LP

Opus1956's first LP build

And started a classical that's going to have zebrawood back and sides, Spanish cedar neck, Engelmann spruce top, ebony fingerboard and rosewood bridge.

bfcg · 12-19-2009, 08:50 PM

Gotta tip my cap to the Zebra wood bender.

SG Lou · 12-19-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bfcg

No back burner... man you have too much time on your hands

yeah I know...........Guess I got plenty of time to play the hell out of my new guitar

bfcg · 12-19-2009, 09:10 PM

You could always go and smash something

bfcg · 12-19-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Thruth

this one of my workbenches

What is that on the top of the blanks?
It looks like it has a little tail on it sort of like an Iceman tail.

Jared Evans · 12-19-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H.E.L.Shane

5-string Fretless bass with "Cheater" fills

Love the bass. What is the fingerboard on that? And if you don't mind two more questions what is the neck angle and hardware? I'm wanting to build a fretless really bad. Awesome work, I really want to see the finished project!

pinefd · 12-19-2009, 09:29 PM

It's not worth a thread of its own yet, so I figured I'd show what I'm up to. It's a re-design of my Less Tall Octave guitar. I wanted to make the body a little bigger, with more of a vintage shape and top carve. Here's yesterday's progress (including a rough cut mahogany back):

Frank

Jared Evans · 12-19-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinefd

It's not worth a thread of its own yet, so I figured I'd show what I'm up to. It's a re-design of my Less Tall Octave guitar. I wanted to make the body a little bigger, with more of a vintage shape and top carve. Here's yesterday's progress (including a rough cut mahogany back):

Frank

I haven't said it yet but I have been amazed by your lesstall guitars. Amazing ingenuity and craftsmanship. Very cool.

pinefd · 12-19-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jared Evans

I haven't said it yet but I have been amazed by your lesstall guitars. Amazing ingenuity and craftsmanship. Very cool.

Thanks Jared! I appreciate it!

Frank

Eliran · 12-20-2009, 01:54 AM

Mockingbird with purpleheart stringers

George "M" · 12-20-2009, 03:51 AM

Doublecut #2.

Master Guitars

expo · 12-20-2009, 08:44 AM

Frank, did you carved the top by hand or with your compucarve?

pinefd · 12-20-2009, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by expo

Frank, did you carved the top by hand or with your compucarve?

Here's the answer to your question:

And here's what the top looked like right out of the machine in its rough form (before any sanding):

I love this machine!

Frank

12-19-2009, 09:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
73Custom Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas/Ft Worth TEXAS Posts: 1,256 Thanks: 29 Thanked 22 Times in 4 Posts	What's on YOUR workbench right now? As I wait on wood, templates, specialty tools, etc.... in preparation for my first build, I have a blank I made from cedar that I am practicing on... So everyone jump in here, post a couple of recent pictures and a link to your build thread... This could turn out to be a thread that everyone can use to easily find current build threads, sorta like a table of contents No build thread for me yet, but I will start one when I have acquired everything. I do have a thread where as a Noob guitar maker I am asking questions... Template Advice Needed FloydPink likes this. __________________ MY BUILD THREADS Cedar/Aspen Les Paul Les Paul Build #2 MY REFINISH THREADS Water Drop Dean VX Grizzly Samba Firefly Kit Kramer Frankenstrat '73 LP Custom '05 LP Standard Faded '04 LP Goldtop Classic Marshall TSL122

12-19-2009, 10:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
bfcg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mountains of the Moon Posts: 4,310 Thanks: 7 Thanked 62 Times in 15 Posts	Re: What's on YOUR workbench right now? I'll add a few pics because I completely spaz out when trying to shoot as I go. As once mentioned by Mr. Pine in a thread not too long ago that it might be easier to post the documentary after the build is complete. For somebody like me, that is probably very good advice. __________________ .http://www.bfcguitars.com

12-19-2009, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
bfcg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mountains of the Moon Posts: 4,310 Thanks: 7 Thanked 62 Times in 15 Posts	Re: What's on YOUR workbench right now? This one will be for me. I will be building it in tandem with a few LP orders and I'll squeeze it in as much as possible. This particular Explorer was inspired by a members avatar. I don't know much about the explorer or what years certain options were available but the one in the avatar I fine absolutely stunning. First pic, selecting and getting ready to chop the blank. Second pic, the blank with rough outline. I selected a wide enough board so that I could keep the grain running straight down the body. 3rd pic. rough cut profile. I did not get too close to the line because I will have to run the blank through the planer at an angle. My planer would not have accepted the rectangular blank at that size. The extra wood outside of the line will protect the "live" part of the blank from any sniping that may occur during the planing. Once I get it close to the right thickness, I'll send it through the sander. I think when Gibson decided to build the explorer or futura, they were looking for way to compete with Fender on ease of construction as well as price point, so I don't think they would have used a one piece body (the first ones were 1 piece korina). Mine will be a one piece Mahogany body with a bookmatched maple top. __________________ .http://www.bfcguitars.com

12-19-2009, 11:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
73Custom Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas/Ft Worth TEXAS Posts: 1,256 Thanks: 29 Thanked 22 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What's on YOUR workbench right now? keep em coming... __________________ MY BUILD THREADS Cedar/Aspen Les Paul Les Paul Build #2 MY REFINISH THREADS Water Drop Dean VX Grizzly Samba Firefly Kit Kramer Frankenstrat '73 LP Custom '05 LP Standard Faded '04 LP Goldtop Classic Marshall TSL122

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12-19-2009, 01:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
bfcg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mountains of the Moon Posts: 4,310 Thanks: 7 Thanked 62 Times in 15 Posts	Re: What's on YOUR workbench right now? Here is the trimmed body blank. Went out to the the wood shed to see if I could find a top. I think that somewhere in this pile is a suitable top. Oh look! How convenient, this piece right on top looks good enough. I didn't have any naptha out in the shed so I gave it a swift kick in photoshop...we will call this digital naptha. __________________ .http://www.bfcguitars.com

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73Custom Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas/Ft Worth TEXAS Posts: 1,256 Thanks: 29 Thanked 22 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What's on YOUR workbench right now? some awesome looking stuff going on... thanks for the pics... if you have a build thread add that link to your post __________________ MY BUILD THREADS Cedar/Aspen Les Paul Les Paul Build #2 MY REFINISH THREADS Water Drop Dean VX Grizzly Samba Firefly Kit Kramer Frankenstrat '73 LP Custom '05 LP Standard Faded '04 LP Goldtop Classic Marshall TSL122

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opus1956 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 340 Thanks: 3 Thanked 23 Times in 7 Posts	Re: What's on YOUR workbench right now? On the bench... Finishing up my first LP Opus1956's first LP build And started a classical that's going to have zebrawood back and sides, Spanish cedar neck, Engelmann spruce top, ebony fingerboard and rosewood bridge.

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bfcg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mountains of the Moon Posts: 4,310 Thanks: 7 Thanked 62 Times in 15 Posts	Re: What's on YOUR workbench right now? Gotta tip my cap to the Zebra wood bender. __________________ .http://www.bfcguitars.com

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