Allthesound's 2012 Challenge Build Thread -- COMPLETED

[Allthesound]

So many uncertainties surrounding my life at the moment not sure if i will be able to go the distance but here i am at the starting gate.

No matter how things play out my greatest enjoyment will be watching each of you folks work your magic! Good luck to everyone!!

[RogerC]

Best of luck to you, Steve. At least you'll have a nice diversion for a little while. Hope to see you at the finish line

[crazydave911]

In times of tumult, there is no better time to build, even if it's a few minutes here or there. I've found it much better to have my hands wrapped around wood, than around some scrawny rat bastard's neck that so richly deserves it!

Welcome, and good luck!

Dave

[RogerC]

Originally Posted by crazydave911

In times of tumult, there is no better time to build, even if it's a few minutes here or there. I've found it much better to have my hands wrapped around wood, than around some scrawny rat bastard's neck that so richly deserves it!

Welcome, and good luck!

Dave

that was worth repeating

[Allthesound]

Thanks Roger & Dave! Cant wait to see what you guys have in the works.

[Allthesound]

Originally Posted by crazydave911

In times of tumult, there is no better time to build, even if it's a few minutes here or there. I've found it much better to have my hands wrapped around wood, than around some scrawny rat bastard's neck that so richly deserves it!

Welcome, and good luck!

Dave

Originally Posted by RogerC

that was worth repeating

Lol agreed , and it was worth reading twice

[dilbone]

Welcome to the party...

This is as good as therapy...

[adirondak5]

Hey Steve , glad to see you are in , good building to ya :)

[Allthesound]

Originally Posted by dilbone

Welcome to the party...

This is as good as therapy...

Thanks dilbone so good to see you at the party!

Originally Posted by adirondak5

Hey Steve , glad to see you are in , good building to ya :)

Same to you Herb I have learned a lot from your threads. Much success to ya my friend!

[Allthesound]

After much of thought about a few design ideas and gnashing of teeth I'm going with my first design choice. I'm probably biting off more than i can chew for my second build but here it goes anyways (it's only wood right? ). Being my second build and i expect the progress will be slow i'm in for the Overall category.

The idea is to do a one solid piece mahogany neck & body tele with a thin quilted maple top , flamed maple fretboard and finally a black walnut inlay pick guard (similar to my first build as seen to the right of the wood) . I have not settled on the hardware or binding yet. I may or may not chamber i have to see were the weight is after the cutout.

Here is my proof of start photo

[RogerC]

This will be a great thread. I've only seen one other all-in-one build before. I can post a link for you if you'd like to see how he tackled everything.

[adirondak5]

Sweet ! That is gonna be a looker Steve. Good eye for the lumber.

[Allthesound]

Seems like my webhost is having some server issues so i am posting my proof of start photos again as attachments hopefully its resolved soon. Sorry to those who looked and saw nothing.

[Allthesound]

Originally Posted by RogerC

This will be a great thread. I've only seen one other all-in-one build before. I can post a link for you if you'd like to see how he tackled everything.

I hope so I will do my best to document each step as much as time will allow. If im successful in this build maybe it could be of use to someone down the road. Im certainly open to any helpful advise or suggestions , this is kinda uncharted territory for me. I found the thread you mentioned. Looks like i have my work cut out for me

Originally Posted by adirondak5

Sweet ! That is gonna be a looker Steve. Good eye for the lumber.

I hope so Herb , I'll do my best. and thanks! I was gonna use that mahogany for a couple LP bodies , but i already got two out of the other half of it and my other tele will need a mate so its not out numbered.

[hockeygoon]

Looks like some nice lumber. Where do you get your's?

[Teleholder]

Originally Posted by hockeygoon

Looks like some nice lumber. Where do you get your's?

I was just about to ask the same thing. Good looking wood.
Hi Steve. Another neighbor here. I'm in Vernon. Really enjoyed reading about your last build. I'm knocked out by that switch tip you made.

[R. Stratenstein]

Is that little green guy a subtle hint as to what we can expect for color or some other feature?

[Allthesound]

Originally Posted by hockeygoon

Looks like some nice lumber. Where do you get your's?

Thanks Hockeygoon I got the quilted maple from ebay seller buzzsaw-international.

The mahogany and black walnut I got from a cabinet shop right here in Griswold called GK Woodworking http://www.gkwoodworking.com He also has some great tiger maple as well as other hardwoods. I got my Basswood for my last build from him as well. The owners a super guy to deal with.

Originally Posted by Teleholder

I was just about to ask the same thing. Good looking wood.
Hi Steve. Another neighbor here. I'm in Vernon. Really enjoyed reading about your last build. I'm knocked out by that switch tip you made.

Hi! .Thanks for noticing the switch tip it worked out pretty well. Some of my family came from the Vernon /Rockville area.

[Allthesound]

Originally Posted by R. Stratenstein

Is that little green guy a subtle hint as to what we can expect for color or some other feature?

He is just here in a advisory role and to share occasional laughs but really he just likes to nonchalantly be in the spotlight.

[Ryden]

Originally Posted by Allthesound

Im certainly open to any helpful advise or suggestions

Work smarter, not harder!