Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining

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Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining

Post by Allen » Wed Jun 08, 2022 4:42 pm

I had thought for a long time that some sort of jig to "Candle" the centre seam on the back and soundboard to determine if it was a perfect join prior to glue up would be a good idea, but never got around to it as the bulbs of the day just weren't what I thought was appropriate. But after seeing a mate in Hawaii build from assorted parts something that would fit into a T-Slot on his table saw I went searching for parts to do similiar.

Problem is that to get all the parts required was more than buying a couple of pieces from Jaycar. So in a sense it was a win without having to worry about soldering and fabricating all the assorted parts together.

This is just a 500 x 30 x 13 high output LED strip with a 12volt adapter. I laid it on on some scrap 1" ply and did some measurements. Then fired up the CAD/CAM and created the file to CNC machine the appropriate shape. Screwed in place and good to go.....Oh and used it even before the glue had dried on that cover for the wires. Works a treat and far better than going to the window and hoping it's bright enough outside
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Re: Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining

Post by WJ Guitars » Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:58 pm

Great idea Allen. Easier to overlay the soundboard joint on the candle jig at the bench.

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Re: Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining

Post by kiwigeo » Wed Jun 08, 2022 8:08 pm

Nice work Allen.
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Re: Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining

Post by sebastiaan56 » Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:31 pm

Do you have part details Allen? That is a great idea.
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Re: Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining

Post by gtrboy77 » Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:30 pm

That is a very neat idea. Where does one find an LED strip like that? Amazon?

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Re: Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining

Post by Allen » Mon Apr 03, 2023 5:22 am

I got that one at JayCar. If you are not in Australia a Electronics store, or I suppose Amazon. Though the later option was more expensive than the one I purchased.
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Re: Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining

Post by DickHutchings » Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:11 am

I'm too lazy for that. I found a window in someone's trash and Bob's you uncle.
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Re: Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining

Post by kiwigeo » Thu Oct 05, 2023 3:51 pm

I'd call that more being resourceful than lazy mate :mrgreen:
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I'm too lazy for that. I found a window in someone's trash and Bob's you uncle.20230803_073339 (WC).jpg
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Re: Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining

Post by Taffy Evans » Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:51 am

Hi, I’m even lazier, I use a window too… but it’s still in the wall at the back of the bench. I can only shoot my boards in the daylight. :D
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Re: Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining

Post by kiwigeo » Sat Oct 07, 2023 3:44 pm

Taffy Evans wrote:
Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:51 am
Hi, I’m even lazier, I use a window too… but it’s still in the wall at the back of the bench. I can only shoot my boards in the daylight. :D
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Park your Landcruiser outside your window with the headlights on full beam and you'll be able to candle tops all night long!! :mrgreen:
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Re: Candle Jig for Top / Back Joining

Post by Taffy Evans » Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:59 am

Hahaha, Martin where do you get these great ideas? Anyway, I could not stand the noise of a diesel idling away in the backyard. :(
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