Last time I saw this guitar it was still in wonderful shape! This was probably 4 or 5 years ago though. I remember at this time I was bracing the entire box with Basswood, trying to emulate kirfing. I also didn't own many power tools at the time, and most definitely did the f-holes with the blade of a coping saw. Brings back some memories!
I like my dremmel to do the work, but I haven't tried the small bits yet. I use a saw about 3/4 inch round. It buzzes through for a rough start. Then the sanding drums on a rubber shaft. That works great for anything you can get it into. It's about 1/2 inch wide. I use it for sound holes, slots, router cleanup, trimming my box edges, making a groove in a bridge or nut for a round saddle or bolt nut. The dremmel toothless disk saw is nice too. It cuts slower and smokier than the buzz saw, but it does the job on the box wood up to about 1/4 inch thick. I tried the copping saw, but couldn't cope.
These ones were a pain in the ass, and havent done them since lol. I think with a dremel and the right cutting tool they would go real quick. I traced them on, drill a starting holes, then used a coping saw blade I broke into a 6 inch length and put in a small file handle. Imagine a pumpkin carving saw. Then I used small files to get it just right. I think they took me about 6 hours start to finish to get em both done.
The f holes add a lot of class. You did a nice job on them. I've not had the guts to try any yet, but I need to make a fiddle and I think they go with that territory.
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Last time I saw this guitar it was still in wonderful shape! This was probably 4 or 5 years ago though. I remember at this time I was bracing the entire box with Basswood, trying to emulate kirfing. I also didn't own many power tools at the time, and most definitely did the f-holes with the blade of a coping saw. Brings back some memories!
sweet.,.,nice relic vibe.,.,looks like a player.,.,
I like my dremmel to do the work, but I haven't tried the small bits yet. I use a saw about 3/4 inch round. It buzzes through for a rough start. Then the sanding drums on a rubber shaft. That works great for anything you can get it into. It's about 1/2 inch wide. I use it for sound holes, slots, router cleanup, trimming my box edges, making a groove in a bridge or nut for a round saddle or bolt nut. The dremmel toothless disk saw is nice too. It cuts slower and smokier than the buzz saw, but it does the job on the box wood up to about 1/4 inch thick. I tried the copping saw, but couldn't cope.
Also, if anyone;s gonna use endpins I would suggest buying the special reamer from stewmac to get the right tapered holes.....or use files like I did.
These ones were a pain in the ass, and havent done them since lol. I think with a dremel and the right cutting tool they would go real quick. I traced them on, drill a starting holes, then used a coping saw blade I broke into a 6 inch length and put in a small file handle. Imagine a pumpkin carving saw. Then I used small files to get it just right. I think they took me about 6 hours start to finish to get em both done.
The f holes add a lot of class. You did a nice job on them. I've not had the guts to try any yet, but I need to make a fiddle and I think they go with that territory.
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nice job.