Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought
Be very careful of notching through the sides. I never did that but I know some that had and the notch exceeded the size of the binding. I only notch into the kerfing. Looks nice and you should have a great result.
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought
I've always notched through the sides too. I didn't know that you could stop within the kerfing. That would take some of the worry out of routing the binding channel. You definitely have to take into consideration the thickness of the top as well as the depth needed for the braces, or you'll end up with a notch that's deeper than what the binding will cover.
Of course, I've NEVER made this particular mistake...(I also have ocean front property for sale in Arizona if you're interested...)
Of course, I've NEVER made this particular mistake...(I also have ocean front property for sale in Arizona if you're interested...)
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought
Thanks for the warning about the binding. I wonder how the guitar would look if I used a 2x4 from the lumber yard for binding. That might be big enough to cover the multitude of errors that I'm making. <grin>
I now have a better understanding of WHY Kathy would have me do certain tasks when I built the first instrument. Based on what I am learning from build #2 I will know a few more things to watch out for in build #3.
I now have a better understanding of WHY Kathy would have me do certain tasks when I built the first instrument. Based on what I am learning from build #2 I will know a few more things to watch out for in build #3.
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10 fingers in, 10 fingers out - another good day in the shop
10 fingers in, 10 fingers out - another good day in the shop
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought
Isn't it funny that we start talking about the next build half way through our current build?
A 2 x 4 would be overkill. I'm sure a 1x2" board would work fine:)
A 2 x 4 would be overkill. I'm sure a 1x2" board would work fine:)
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought
Fitting and gluing the side reinforcing strips
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought
I was able to use the go-bar deck when I glued the top on #1
but the StewMac Dreadnought form was too wide to fit in my current go-bar deck. The top is now glued, but I will cut away some excess material from the StewMac form before I need it again.You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought
You're moving right along. It looks good.
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought
Redwood top glued to the sides
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought
Wow, it's a guitar! You're doing a good job.
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought
Laying up a few layers of mahogany veneer to reinforce the area where the side port will go.
Note the black stains on the redwood top. This was caused by using TiteBond II glue rather than TiteBond Original. Fortunately they do not appear on the face of the soundboard, only the braced side.
Note the black stains on the redwood top. This was caused by using TiteBond II glue rather than TiteBond Original. Fortunately they do not appear on the face of the soundboard, only the braced side.
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10 fingers in, 10 fingers out - another good day in the shop
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