Star Swirl *** 1st build

[cmiller0034]

I trimmed the bottom of the headstock and fortunately the rot does not come all the way through. I will use bob shade's method of repair and post pics later. Im tired now. Maybe time to call it a night.

[cmiller0034]

The other side of the headstock has no visible rot.








another ice storm



clamps



Thin super glue 3 layers applied into the cavernous crack







After about 3 hours and several layers had cured, I used the cheaper thicker stuff to fill up the gap





I thought superglue was supposed to harden quickly...




and 12 layers thick





Still not filled all the way. But I'm confident most of the pores and crannies have been filled underneath.

Thanks Bob Shade thanks Black for the suggestions. I can move on to sanding down the headstock.


My car has been stuck in an Icy rut for the last two days despite my attempts to extract it. Boards underneath the tires. My Dads pickup and a chain. Pushing it. AAA decided my situation is not an "emergency" so I have been waiting around half the day for them to show up.... Plenty of time to work on my guitar I guess.

[ludobag]

i haven't follow this from the beguining, cause i am not here often scince i have a new job i have really less time to be forum addict (and even less time to play more over )
but i have laught a lot cause you have same trouble like me with this fuc... profile !
it is really not writen anywhere how a mosrite neck is made ,and if you like have never approch one it is not easy only by pics to see it
the first time i have approch a mosrite it is a month later i have finish my build (3 month ago )

[loopy reed]

Looking good! I've enjoyed this thread.

I think it would look cool to get that rot completely filled with CA and leave it visible, as long as your headstock stays thick enough.

Hope you got your car situation figured out. Good luck with the rest of this build! I'll be paying attention.

[cmiller0034]

Looking good! I've enjoyed this thread.

I think it would look cool to get that rot completely filled with CA and leave it visible, as long as your headstock stays thick enough.

Hope you got your car situation figured out. Good luck with the rest of this build! I'll be paying attention.

Thankyou loopy. AAA got my rust bucket out of the icy grave later that evening. I have been sanding the neck and snapping a few picks on occasion. My computer/phone has been acting up so I have not been able to load photos. Everything is lop-sided and a lil' off kilter The neck is alot thinner than I planned it to be (got a bit too close with the bandsaw) I'm trying to even things out at the moment. Eventually I will have to shape the neck, which I have no idea where to start.

[BlackieOnasis]

TDPRI is a freakin' goldmine for this sort of thing. I used the "facets" method outlined in this thread for the two neck builds I've done so far and all I can say is that it works pretty darn well.
http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/317748-neck-carving-drawing-creating-facets-wood.html

[cmiller0034]

TDPRI is a freakin' goldmine for this sort of thing. I used the "facets" method outlined in this thread for the two neck builds I've done so far and all I can say is that it works pretty darn well.
http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/317748-neck-carving-drawing-creating-facets-wood.html

This looks like a Great Link! Blackie is always full of useful info.

[cmiller0034]

Alright been doin' stuff. Sanding mostly. Some parts came out ok. Pics mostly self explanatory. GOOO!!





filling mistakes




later that day found a 12" Eminence at Music Go round. (LOVE THAT PLACE)



Went over to my buddy cliff's to use his belt sander that weekend. Home Depot Sanding belts are expensive! Headstock came out a little crooked and neck thinner than I wanted. It was around 7 degrees in his Warehouse and I wanted to get out of there ASAP! should have taken my time.


Later at home tried to make a jig to help with sanding straight.







neck slants toward the Bass side a bit. hope it does not keep the Guitar from staying in tune.







sanding the head flat on my Granite block. I want the tuning pegs even as possible.


low spots


ready








sand sand sand




While I sanded this Video was playing constantly. Cant stop listening to the Shivas! (also cant remember how to get this to show up in a window)
enjoy the manic energy.

https://youtu.be/eHTaC6-xZ_0










Starting to look acceptable




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCFaCjj7q9Y#t=4

Acceptable

to do: peg holes. neck shape (deep dread fills me). frets. string guide

that is all.

[Greg_L]

Hey where you at? Hows this build going?

[cmiller0034]

Hey where you at? Hows this build going?

Sorry everyone. This month presented an extra helping of woe.

FEBUARY

Things were coming along relatively smoothly. Peg holes were drilled.















MARCH

And then this this happened.





Stripped out Rack & Pinion assembly on an already railing +20 year old civic.




Forcing me to use this as transportation in the middle of winter




Resulting in an accident due to BLACK ICE a railroad crossing last week. Trashing both my bike and my left wrist.




I am told by my physician I have a possibly torn triangular fibrocartllage ligament in my wrist.





Which hopefully will not require surgery but for the moment renders my fretting hand useless and in extreme pain. I'm in a full cast for at least 4-6 weeks. Wont be building or playing for at least a couple of months. What a way to kick off the summer. No transportation and a broken body.



I leave you with this