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by John Steele
Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Dovetail neck join
Replies: 8
Views: 15108

The side angle of the jigs is right at 80 deg. I could Email/post a full size jpg of my jig drawing that fits on a 8 1/2 X 11 sheet. I just glue the print out onto the sheet stock (I use 3/8" ply) & cut/drill. Yes, racking/rocking to me mean the same. The neck & body lock in and any side or downward...
by John Steele
Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Florida Guitar Makers meeting
Replies: 4
Views: 6291

Many, many, moons ago when I was shopping for my 1st "real" guitar I had my heart set on a Bozo'. It caught me from the 1st time I picked it up in the shop in Santa Cruz. My mentor talked me into a Guild that day (F-30). Nice guitar and I still have it but rarely play it. Everytime I see Mr. Podunav...
by John Steele
Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Dovetail neck join
Replies: 8
Views: 15108

Dovetail neck join

This is how I go about joining a neck and body. I use a basic dovetail joint created with a router, dovetail bit, and jigs. The jigs I use are based on the Don Teeter’s jigs from his 2nd book from a while back. I use the 5/8â€
by John Steele
Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Neck Angle Parameters
Replies: 9
Views: 8401

FWIW... I shoot for a basic 1/8" (.125") saddle height above the bridge when determining neck angle. We are talking steel sting instruments. For me that works out to around 91.5 deg on the neck. If I err it towards a taller saddle (not much long term confidence in my neck joinery I guess, :lol: ) bu...
by John Steele
Sun Aug 23, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: What's On Your Bench?
Replies: 71
Views: 51237

It is so cool to see what everyone's up to. Hesh, I gotta tell you I am looking forward to seeing more of your mighty dread. (I'm gearing up for a dread run too!) Is that my little Kunz in your pic that I've been trying to find for 3 weeks? :wink: Stu, nice bird inlay. I will have to look into "reco...
by John Steele
Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: I need a hanky
Replies: 10
Views: 8074

Now think about it. $50k for a litter of 5. That's $10,000 a booger. Sounds like deal to me!
by John Steele
Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Variations on a Macca.
Replies: 131
Views: 116276

Nick;
That is just going to look 'fabulicious' when complete. Nice work.
by John Steele
Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Sandpaper Management
Replies: 25
Views: 21753

OMG I started to say I used rolls similar to Matthew's and out comes the Badger's Arse. OK, but I tend to set mine up to roll off from the top down as opposed to "bottom's up" :roll:
Hesh, I think Ron's shop looks cleaner, which says a lot
Dave, I am still laughing at your nasty habit.... :twisted:
by John Steele
Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Pictures Of ANZLF Members
Replies: 13
Views: 8949

Thx for yankin the last one off. I'm all for a good "poke-the-ribs" from my buds. Just not at someone else's expense. Y'all are a good bunch.
J
PS
I'm from Dixon where the men are men and the sheep are all nervous.
by John Steele
Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:19 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Les Paul
Replies: 6
Views: 5935

Les Paul

I heard Les Paul passed away today at the age of 94.
:(
by John Steele
Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 7 course Renaissance Lute Build
Replies: 176
Views: 150561

[quote="Lillian"]An armadillo is born!

OK, I was thinking 1/2 a walnut shell but I'm from California and they are all around me. Cool project Martin. I can't wait to see the neck.
J
by John Steele
Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:58 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: CNC Inlay
Replies: 3
Views: 5654

Hey Jason; Thanks for the posts. I have been looking at CNC for a while now as an alternate for some inlay & cutting out templates. Did you build your own machine or purchase it ready made? I have seen plans for building 3-axis that would be sized to suit my needs. Looks like the key is the axis mot...
by John Steele
Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Tough times require tough measures
Replies: 1
Views: 2572

Tough times require tough measures

http://www.detnews.com/article/20090402 ... mpering+by
Good to know people can still live by the seat of their pants!
J
by John Steele
Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Sanding bench
Replies: 5
Views: 10410

Sanding bench

This is my version of a cheap down draft sanding table. I have limited space in my garage but also like to be tidy. I think you guys refer to it as "Heshitus" :lol: (sorry Hesh. I am truely envious) Basically I had some leftover peg-board (.25") and sandwiched it up to match my bench top, which was ...
by John Steele
Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: HOG TOP
Replies: 15
Views: 10905

Oh, my, very nice jeff.
Bada-bing!
by John Steele
Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: What's you your workbench?
Replies: 203
Views: 162664

The latest L1 is in the finish mode. I'm hoping to take this to Healdsburg next weekend and trap some poor, unsuspecting soul into playing it and hopefully providing some feedback. The problem playing only what you make is you get a little biased as you have no reference to what sounds good. :wink: ...
by John Steele
Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Nut Making
Replies: 14
Views: 17396

Nice tutorial Hesh. Thanks for taking the time to document & post it. Lots and lots of useful stuff in there for all ranges of experience. G'job dude!
by John Steele
Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:23 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Bloody Banjo Pickers of the south have a new leader!
Replies: 22
Views: 17679

Seems to me when I do things like that the smoke lingers just a bit longer....
by John Steele
Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:21 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: One way to make an entrance...
Replies: 3
Views: 3873

That was just too cool. Wish I could went to the reception. I bet it was a heck'ava party!
by John Steele
Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:06 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Another Stinkin Show Us Your Shops Thread :)
Replies: 17
Views: 12526

Hesh, let me just say I am oh so envious..... My shop is a modest single car garage that was insulated and finished and includes a laundry area and room for the 4-runner usually... The dust collector is above the ceiling in the attic along with the compresser. Some pics: http://www.anzlf.com/phpBB2/...
by John Steele
Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:23 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Always Use Protection...
Replies: 25
Views: 20496

Nice idea Hesh. I am still laughing at the spongbob placemat. I'm heading to Mickey-D's for breakie to score my own free 'protector' and a Mcmuffin! May even do the puzzle too.
Seriously tho, nice clean solution you posted.
J
by John Steele
Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: My New Old Parlor
Replies: 15
Views: 12687

Joe;
That is just too cool. Looks like it was a pin bridge originally? You did a great job with the coloring of the birch. Looks like a lot of fun to play.
Its a keeper.
by John Steele
Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Just in case some of you haven't had the pleasure
Replies: 4
Views: 4976

Just in case some of you haven't had the pleasure

In the spirit of someone's post in another thread with a classic vid of Joni...

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Michael Hedges circa late 80's. The Martin shown was his 'workhorse'
by John Steele
Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: I Might Be Nuts But......
Replies: 30
Views: 21162

'Crotch-wood'?
Sorry, could not resist. Back to your regular scheduled programming.
by John Steele
Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Okay that's it....were banning banjos from the forum
Replies: 18
Views: 14715

Just heard this on PHC...
How do you get a banjo player to slow down?
Put sheet music in front of 'em.
How do you get 'em to stop?
Put notes on the sheets....
Must of been the beer I had, it made me laugh.