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preeb · January 30th, 2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telechucker

Great stuff - keep it comin'. Regards.

Thank you, I will.

Taipan · January 30th, 2009, 07:33 PM

Preeb - Fabulous Job. Thank you for posting !

tele2313 · January 30th, 2009, 11:20 PM

That is absolutely incredible. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Buckocaster51 · January 30th, 2009, 11:55 PM

I'm impressed!

Real tools.

A real shop.

You know what you are doing.

You are my new hero!

Thanks for taking the time to share.

Douglas Ingram · January 31st, 2009, 12:30 AM

Your dedication to detail is fabulous. I respect it all the more because it's not a self discipline that I have, I go off in my own directions.

TelecasterBlooz · January 31st, 2009, 03:11 AM

Said it before, I'll say it again...You guys that can work magic with wood and make it something we play and make music with, get my RESPECT! I can't do what you do. Mucho props, mojo, and whatever else I can send your way!

Lostheart · January 31st, 2009, 04:17 AM

Excellent thread...I'm keeping my eyes on it and I'm sure that it's going to be one heck of a great guitar once it's done...

Jack Wells · January 31st, 2009, 09:40 AM

Excellent.............

....... I've learned some things reading this thread.

joinpobob · January 31st, 2009, 03:07 PM

Great thread. I am working on routing a body right now and the pics have helped detail the process. Thanks for posting!

Mark-00255 · February 1st, 2009, 12:01 AM

Beautiful work! It's amazing to me how a skilled craftsman can make difficult tasks look so easy. I feel good if I don't bung up the phillips head on a pickguard screw!

shuie · February 1st, 2009, 12:13 AM

Awesome. Thanks again for sharing these projects.

ehawley · February 1st, 2009, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by preeb

Hi Ed,

I wanted to ask you...
What's the best way to transfer my templates to steel?
Should I make dxf's and have it cut by CNC?
Is there another option?

Thanks,
Gil

Hi Gil,
yes..CNC is the best way to CUT the steel templates.
I can think of two ways to transfer the files into dxf or dwg.

One...An "OK" way...Take an existing dxf and plot it out 1:1. Place your template on top and note any differences. Alter the dxf and repeat until you have a match to your template and cut the steel.

Two...BEST way.... Find someone that has access to a CMM measuring machine and measure the template, convert to a dxf or dwg and cut. You have an EXACT duplicate of your template.

A CMM is a "Coordinate Measuring Machine" that has a probe that follows the contours of an object. It generates what is called a "point cloud" grid. This is then converted to a drawing format.

I hope this helps. I'll email you some starting point dxf or dwg files to try. They were CMMed from my 66 body. They should be pretty close.

Again....Great work and thanks for posting. I can't wait to see the finishing process!
Cheers
ED

preeb · February 1st, 2009, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehawley

Hi Gil,
yes..CNC is the best way to CUT the steel templates.
I can think of two ways to transfer the files into dxf or dwg.

One...An "OK" way...

Two...BEST way.... Find someone that has access to a CMM measuring machine and measure the template, convert to a dxf or dwg and cut. You have an EXACT duplicate of your template. ED

I was afraid you were going to say that... I'll try and find a CMM.
Thank you Ed.

preeb · February 1st, 2009, 09:04 AM

I'm still waiting for a specially ordered fret wire (Hugh 6100... but that's what ordered)
It will be interesting to see a 7.25" neck with this fret size. It's a first for me.
So... we'll continue with the body.

Dates and markings are penciled and bridge holes are drilled to final diameters

Template mounting screw holes are plugged with wood and cream filler

and sanded flush

preeb · February 1st, 2009, 09:09 AM

Nails are hammered in the correct locations for quick flip on the lazy Susan

A thin sanding sealer layer is needed here before applying the grain filler because this wood is extremely porous and soft and will suck on the filler unless sealed a little first

I'll let it dry and apply the grain filler by hand (it's more fun this way)

preeb · February 1st, 2009, 09:13 AM

Try to imagine the feel of doing this by hand...

and scraped in 45 degrees to fill the voids in the pourus wood (with a credit card of course)

I'll let it dry for 24 hours and repeat before spraying the nitro sanding sealer

See you soon
Gil

srvsrvsrv · February 1st, 2009, 03:16 PM

I'm the lucky guy the guitar is made for!
I've been and still am a Strat guy,---yes I know you people love teles, so do I.
I will be posting some vids and review when I get the guitar, I cant predict the future, but I've known Gil for over 20 years, And he's totally dedicated to bring out the best instruments out of his workshop, and uses the best woods, hardware, and home brewed pups.

Meanwhile enjoy some Strat playin'

http://www.youtube.com/user/yaron1234

jkingma · February 1st, 2009, 03:30 PM

Well its looking great so far. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Shepherd · February 1st, 2009, 07:27 PM

oops

fletch · February 1st, 2009, 07:41 PM

hey Gil, great to see you post a build in the tele forum !! She's looking great, I'll be following it

January 30th, 2009, 11:55 PM	#44 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Super Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 61 Posts: 15,678 1 Photos	I'm impressed! Real tools. A real shop. You know what you are doing. You are my new hero! Thanks for taking the time to share. __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "She's not only merely dead, she's really most sincerely dead." - The Munchkin Coroner

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Douglas Ingram Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lorette, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 144	Your dedication to detail is fabulous. I respect it all the more because it's not a self discipline that I have, I go off in my own directions. __________________ Happily analog. http://www.redrivercanoe.ca/ http://woodbecreative.blogspot.com/

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TelecasterBlooz Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Necedah, WI Age: 53 Posts: 1,370	Said it before, I'll say it again...You guys that can work magic with wood and make it something we play and make music with, get my RESPECT! I can't do what you do. Mucho props, mojo, and whatever else I can send your way! __________________ Leo Fender got it right the first time...(Telecaster)

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January 30th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#42 (permalink)
Taipan Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western NY State Age: 54 Posts: 496	Preeb - Fabulous Job. Thank you for posting !

January 30th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#43 (permalink)
tele2313 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashville TN Age: 33 Posts: 321	That is absolutely incredible. Can't wait to see the finished product.

January 31st, 2009, 03:07 PM	#49 (permalink)
joinpobob Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gainesville Age: 29 Posts: 210	Great thread. I am working on routing a body right now and the pics have helped detail the process. Thanks for posting!

February 1st, 2009, 12:01 AM	#50 (permalink)
Mark-00255 Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South of Seattle, WA Age: 55 Posts: 964	Beautiful work! It's amazing to me how a skilled craftsman can make difficult tasks look so easy. I feel good if I don't bung up the phillips head on a pickguard screw!

February 1st, 2009, 12:13 AM	#51 (permalink)
shuie Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Down Highway 61 Posts: 153	Awesome. Thanks again for sharing these projects.

February 1st, 2009, 09:04 AM	#54 (permalink)
preeb Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Israel Age: 47 Posts: 5,682	I'm still waiting for a specially ordered fret wire (Hugh 6100... but that's what ordered) It will be interesting to see a 7.25" neck with this fret size. It's a first for me. So... we'll continue with the body. Dates and markings are penciled and bridge holes are drilled to final diameters Template mounting screw holes are plugged with wood and cream filler and sanded flush Last edited by preeb; February 1st, 2009 at 11:52 AM.

February 1st, 2009, 09:09 AM	#55 (permalink)
preeb Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Israel Age: 47 Posts: 5,682	Nails are hammered in the correct locations for quick flip on the lazy Susan A thin sanding sealer layer is needed here before applying the grain filler because this wood is extremely porous and soft and will suck on the filler unless sealed a little first I'll let it dry and apply the grain filler by hand (it's more fun this way)

February 1st, 2009, 09:13 AM	#56 (permalink)
preeb Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Israel Age: 47 Posts: 5,682	Try to imagine the feel of doing this by hand... and scraped in 45 degrees to fill the voids in the pourus wood (with a credit card of course) I'll let it dry for 24 hours and repeat before spraying the nitro sanding sealer See you soon Gil

February 1st, 2009, 03:16 PM	#57 (permalink)
srvsrvsrv TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: israel Posts: 8	I'm the lucky guy the guitar is made for! I've been and still am a Strat guy,---yes I know you people love teles, so do I. I will be posting some vids and review when I get the guitar, I cant predict the future, but I've known Gil for over 20 years, And he's totally dedicated to bring out the best instruments out of his workshop, and uses the best woods, hardware, and home brewed pups. Meanwhile enjoy some Strat playin' http://www.youtube.com/user/yaron1234

February 1st, 2009, 03:30 PM	#58 (permalink)
jkingma Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N 44° 59.564 ~ W 079° 35.317 Posts: 10,103 18 Photos	Well its looking great so far. I can't wait to see how it turns out. __________________ -Creator of Fine Sawdust and Expensive Kindling.

February 1st, 2009, 07:27 PM	#59 (permalink)
Shepherd Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maple Ridge, Canada Posts: 4,022 14 Photos	oops Last edited by Shepherd; February 3rd, 2009 at 07:45 AM.

February 1st, 2009, 07:41 PM	#60 (permalink)
fletch Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wollongong, NSW , Australia Age: 45 Posts: 332	hey Gil, great to see you post a build in the tele forum !! She's looking great, I'll be following it

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