Winston # 1 - HD-28

Take us through building your guitar step by step. Post pictures and tell us what you're doing.
Winston_S
Posts: 67
Joined: Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:39 pm

Re: Winston # 1 - HD-28

Post by Winston_S »

Things are going a little slower that I'd like, but probably all for the best. Finally got the channels cut for the bindings & purflings. So this is just small update while I test fit everything. Was a little close on the bracing. Thought I might have cut it too low at first. Think in the next one I'll cut them short of the rims rather than through. Other than that though they came out well.


Image

Image

Image

Image
Winston (Kip) Scoville
Kevin Sjostrand
Posts: 3712
Joined: Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:06 pm
Location: Visalia, CA

Re: Winston # 1 - HD-28

Post by Kevin Sjostrand »

She's looking real good Kip. Looks like you have things under control.

Kevin
Woody OKeefe

Re: Winston # 1 - HD-28

Post by Woody OKeefe »

Wow,
The HD is really coming along. The wood is beautiful and your skills are there! Building ship models probably helped. Is it easier than working with 5mm planking?Can't wait to see the finish on that wood.

Build on..
Darryl Young
Posts: 1668
Joined: Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:44 pm
Location: Arkansas

Re: Winston # 1 - HD-28

Post by Darryl Young »

Wow, the binding looks nice. Great job!
Slacker......
Ben-Had
Posts: 1405
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2010 2:14 pm
Location: Creedmoor, NC

Re: Winston # 1 - HD-28

Post by Ben-Had »

Darryl Young wrote:Wow, the binding looks nice. Great job!
+1. What type of glue did you use for the binding?
Tim Benware
Winston_S
Posts: 67
Joined: Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:39 pm

Re: Winston # 1 - HD-28

Post by Winston_S »

Binding and purling now glued in place and about to start setting the neck.

Tim - I used Gorilla CA Glue. Finding a suitable glue around here for this purpose was not easy. It sets in about 30 seconds so you have to be well prepared before you start. Overall though it turned out pretty good and all the joints are really tight.



Image

Image

Image

Image
Winston (Kip) Scoville
Winston_S
Posts: 67
Joined: Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:39 pm

Re: Winston # 1 - HD-28

Post by Winston_S »

Getting a little closer.

Image


Sizing up the saddle to see what needs to be done.


Image
Winston (Kip) Scoville
johnnparchem
Posts: 2354
Joined: Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:50 pm
Location: Seattle
Contact:

Re: Winston # 1 - HD-28

Post by johnnparchem »

Looking really good. It looks like it should be strung up in no time now.
tippie53
Posts: 7011
Joined: Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:09 pm
Location: Hegins, Pa
Contact:

Re: Winston # 1 - HD-28

Post by tippie53 »

nice job your getting close now
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Kevin Sjostrand
Posts: 3712
Joined: Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:06 pm
Location: Visalia, CA

Re: Winston # 1 - HD-28

Post by Kevin Sjostrand »

YES YOU ARE. It looks great. I love that fretboard.

Kevin
Post Reply