Sometimes I struggle to understand what you post.GrantB wrote:I think this is where the jog can be useful. I have in the past leveled a fingerboard (thick slab) to take out the permanent bow from non-trussed neck. This jig would be able to help do that - I just used clamps and tied the body down, like jvpp.Lostininverness wrote:So with your original set up was the concern that there was flex in the neck while levelling which the jig will take out? Leveling necks wothout a trussrod that are bowed would be a challenge!robnobcorncob wrote:
I do, yes. I have used a vice in the past, along with a long neck rest etc. but for me I like having the guitar secured in the jig where it can't move around.
I think I'll end up getting the jig...once I've finished buying more gear I don't actually need.
What's on your work bench?
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Me too.Terexgeek wrote:Sometimes I struggle to understand what you post.GrantB wrote:I think this is where the jog can be useful. I have in the past leveled a fingerboard (thick slab) to take out the permanent bow from non-trussed neck. This jig would be able to help do that - I just used clamps and tied the body down, like jvpp.Lostininverness wrote: So with your original set up was the concern that there was flex in the neck while levelling which the jig will take out? Leveling necks wothout a trussrod that are bowed would be a challenge!
I think I'll end up getting the jig...once I've finished buying more gear I don't actually need.
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What, like garden tools?GrantB wrote:I think I'll end up getting the jig...once I've finished buying more gear I don't actually need.
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Oh well I play guitar in this room. On the work bench, new chimney - check, re-brick the firebox this weekend. Temperatures are falling...
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Re: What's on your work bench?
Been contemplating making one - aluminium extrusions are easy enough to get - main one would be about a hundred bucks.... Chinese DTI's as long as they're repeatable, then just some t slot bolts and a bit of basic fittingGrantB wrote:Me too.Terexgeek wrote:Sometimes I struggle to understand what you post.GrantB wrote:
I think this is where the jog can be useful. I have in the past leveled a fingerboard (thick slab) to take out the permanent bow from non-trussed neck. This jig would be able to help do that - I just used clamps and tied the body down, like jvpp.
I think I'll end up getting the jig...once I've finished buying more gear I don't actually need.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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I think it is Stainless Steel 316 as it was blimmin hard to work with. Needed fat gloves for the polishing and a can of water handy to cool things down.
I think it is Stainless Steel 316 as it was blimmin hard to work with. Needed fat gloves for the polishing and a can of water handy to cool things down.
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