MS D-18

[Ben-Had]

Finishing the neck finish.

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Preparing the headstock for tuner hole drilling.

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Then I drill the holes.

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Gluing the neck on the body after double checking the final fit and finish.

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Preparing the bridge location and bridge for gluing.

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Here I'm putting the top radius into the bridge.

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Now I'll fine tune to the top. I add some 150 to the top, find my center line and fine sand the radius to the top.

Tim, in this photo, what is meant by 'switch to var?'

-tommy

[Ben-Had]

I have a control (variable speed router control) that controls the heat supply. By switching it from "Full" to "Variable" it controls the power allowing the heat blanket to slowly cool down to 220* at which time I turn the heat off. John sells them (I think) or Harbor Freight has them too.

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[Mighty Magpie]

Tim,

I am thoroughly enjoying your Blog. Many thanks.

Jim