The Emeraldcaster Project (aka Son of Meloncaster) - Page 4

Buckocaster51 · October 7th, 2007, 06:57 PM

Hey!

I just noticed...the sharp-eyed observer will see the "bondo" in the pickup cavity.

Some chucklehead got a little agressive with his new Forstner bit when he was hogging out the cavities prior to routing them.

Autobody filler is great stuff! Almost as good as spray epoxy!

This body has its share of dingers, but once those sparkles are on...

MandyMarie · October 7th, 2007, 09:20 PM

I wish this thread was a T.V. show...*blush*

Steve, you're killin' me here...can I put dibs on this one instead of the pink one? Can I change my mind after each one you build? Haha!

Buckocaster51 · October 7th, 2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MandyMarie

Steve, you're killin' me here...can I put dibs on this one instead of the pink one? Can I change my mind after each one you build? Haha!

You sure?

Maybe you need BOTH of them?

Taipan · October 7th, 2007, 10:46 PM

Buckocaster51- Looking back at your posts I could not tell how much you adjusted your router for leaving enough of the binding for scraping. Can you tell me approx how much it was depth and from the side?
P. S I'm thinking the Gold one is looking rather hot in the picture next to the green and pick one

Buckocaster51 · October 7th, 2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Taipan

Buckocaster51- Looking back at your posts I could not tell how much you adjusted your router for leaving enough of the binding for scraping. Can you tell me approx how much it was depth and from the side?

You see...the plan...and there ALWAYS is a plan...is to put the binding in flush with the wood...so there need be no scraping...

I think it is the glue...yeah that's it...the thickness of the glue makes the plastic stick up a bit proud of the wood...yup! That's the ticket!

But, we would rather take the plastic down a bit...taking the wood down is a lot of work.

Ben there...done that.

Thanks for the props on that gold guitar. Of the three, that is probably my favorite. It has one of those Adder neck pickups...and is a real fine sounding guitar.

Buckocaster51 · October 7th, 2007, 10:56 PM

BTW Taipan. Welcome to the TDPRI!

You've landed in one of the friendliest places on the 'net.

martyb1 · October 8th, 2007, 12:15 AM

Bucko
What kind of C/A glue do you find works the best.I am about to attempt a binding and was curious.Thin,med or thick?
You are the binding king!!!!!

Buckocaster51 · October 8th, 2007, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by martyb1

Bucko
What kind of C/A glue do you find works the best...Thin,med or thick?..

I used thin, runny stuff that got all over my fingers on this.

There are lots of glues that will work. There is something called DUCO that works very well. Stew Mac also sells a non-CA glue that works well.

Then there is Luthiers Mercantile International a good source of stuff.

martyb1 · October 8th, 2007, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

I used thin, runny stuff that got all over my fingers on this.

There are lots of glues that will work. There is something called DUCO that works very well. Stew Mac also sells a non-CA glue that works well.

Then there is Luthiers Mercantile International a good source of stuff.

Looks like good stuff but once again no shipping to Canada

martyb1 · October 8th, 2007, 07:27 AM

I was looking at this stuff.Hard to get C/A glue in any decent size out here in the boonies

C/A Glue

OutlawSteph1975 · October 8th, 2007, 09:30 AM

Oh my.. look at all that Gold!!

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Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

You sure?

MandyMarie · October 8th, 2007, 12:36 PM

I...can't...take....it.

Too much sparkle makes me talk like William Shatner - your photos literally make me want to run around the house like a little kid!!!

getbent · October 9th, 2007, 03:53 AM

That green one is crazy! where'd the blue one go? I'm starting a fan club for the blue one!

fenderix · October 9th, 2007, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by getbent

That green one is crazy! where'd the blue one go? I'm starting a fan club for the blue one!

I'm with you getbent! Sign me up as a member in "The Blue Sparkle Fan Club".

Maybe if we ask nicely, Bucko will humour us and post a picture of it again?

Buckocaster51 · October 9th, 2007, 07:23 AM

Don't worry kids,

it's hiding under a Photoshop layer.

Sort of makes you wonder if ANY of them are real?

riggergreg · October 9th, 2007, 01:44 PM

Alright Steve, Ed's done with his. Now get back to work

HiggyDude · October 9th, 2007, 02:22 PM

Bucko,

Question on the binding - can you soak it in warm (or hot) water to make it more pliable for the horn and rounded areas? I would think if you used warm water - not too hot - it would not affect the gluing that much. Being the science teacher how would a warm surface affect the cyano? Make it set faster or slower? I would guess the warmth would make the glue set slower and be less thick...just a thought...

Higgs

MandyMarie · October 9th, 2007, 04:30 PM

Hahahaha!

Randy, count me in...I want to at least be treasurer (...maybe I shouldn't be, I can't even spell it) or something - that photo is the desktop on my computer and I gawk at it daily.

...and then it makes my Teles extremely jealous.

getbent · October 9th, 2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MandyMarie

Hahahaha!

Randy, count me in...I want to at least be treasurer (...maybe I shouldn't be, I can't even spell it) or something - that photo is the desktop on my computer and I gawk at it daily.

...and then it makes my Teles extremely jealous.

Mand,

I didn't hire you for yer spellin' darlin! My but you are a whiz at figures though!

The challenge is to see the green giant with those other beauties... That pink'en looks good too (he says after dragging his spousal unit's pinkish suitcases through airports the last few days)

That black and white binding is just magic.

Buckocaster51 · October 9th, 2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by getbent

That black and white binding is just magic.

Ain't it the truth!

Ain't it the truth!

But..I think it is going to add about 15 hours to this guitar. I'm paying a little more attention to the time on this one - as it looks like I might be putting quite a few of them togther this coming year.

Buckocaster51 · October 9th, 2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HiggyDude

Bucko,

Question on the binding - can you soak it in warm (or hot) water to make it more pliable for the horn and rounded areas? I would think if you used warm water - not too hot - it would not affect the gluing that much. Being the science teacher how would a warm surface affect the cyano? Make it set faster or slower? I would guess the warmth would make the glue set slower and be less thick...just a thought...

Higgs

I am certain that heating the binding prior to bending it would help. A hair dryer would probably be good...and keep things dry. I just haven't tried it yet. Other than around the horn/cutaway, it really isn't an issue. I'll try to remember to try it on the next one...the Rubycaster.

Pretty sure that CA glue cures through a chemical reaction rather than "drying." As such, heating it up would speed up the setting. What is it? The rate of a chemical reaction roughly doubles for every 10 Kelvin (K) increase in temperature? Something like that.

Cheers

Steve Dikkers
aka Buckocaster51

Chaparral · October 9th, 2007, 05:56 PM

I hear the sound of man hours per guitar being calculated at this very moment!

October 7th, 2007, 06:57 PM	#121 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 3,841 1 Photos	Hey! I just noticed...the sharp-eyed observer will see the "bondo" in the pickup cavity. Some chucklehead got a little agressive with his new Forstner bit when he was hogging out the cavities prior to routing them. Autobody filler is great stuff! Almost as good as spray epoxy! This body has its share of dingers, but once those sparkles are on... __________________ "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

October 7th, 2007, 09:20 PM	#122 (permalink)
MandyMarie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 28 Posts: 2,201 69 Photos	I wish this thread was a T.V. show...blush Steve, you're killin' me here...can I put dibs on this one instead of the pink one? Can I change my mind after each one you build? Haha! __________________ our wacky little hillbilly band

October 7th, 2007, 10:56 PM	#126 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 3,841 1 Photos	BTW Taipan. Welcome to the TDPRI! You've landed in one of the friendliest places on the 'net. __________________ "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

October 8th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#132 (permalink)
MandyMarie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 28 Posts: 2,201 69 Photos	I...can't...take....it. Too much sparkle makes me talk like William Shatner - your photos literally make me want to run around the house like a little kid!!! __________________ our wacky little hillbilly band

October 9th, 2007, 03:53 AM	#133 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Age: 48 Posts: 7,748 35 Photos	That green one is crazy! where'd the blue one go? I'm starting a fan club for the blue one! __________________ Be big... like Jupiter.

October 7th, 2007, 10:46 PM	#124 (permalink)
Taipan Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western NY State Age: 49 Posts: 315	Buckocaster51- Looking back at your posts I could not tell how much you adjusted your router for leaving enough of the binding for scraping. Can you tell me approx how much it was depth and from the side? P. S I'm thinking the Gold one is looking rather hot in the picture next to the green and pick one

October 8th, 2007, 12:15 AM	#127 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 43 Posts: 1,085 3 Photos	Bucko What kind of C/A glue do you find works the best.I am about to attempt a binding and was curious.Thin,med or thick? You are the binding king!!!!!

October 8th, 2007, 07:27 AM	#130 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 43 Posts: 1,085 3 Photos	I was looking at this stuff.Hard to get C/A glue in any decent size out here in the boonies C/A Glue

October 9th, 2007, 07:23 AM	#135 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 3,841 1 Photos	Don't worry kids, it's hiding under a Photoshop layer. Sort of makes you wonder if ANY of them are real? __________________ "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

October 9th, 2007, 01:44 PM	#136 (permalink)
riggergreg Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Age: 51 Posts: 923 29 Photos	Alright Steve, Ed's done with his. Now get back to work __________________ I got all I need.....For now

October 9th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#137 (permalink)
HiggyDude Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Age: 45 Posts: 206	Bucko, Question on the binding - can you soak it in warm (or hot) water to make it more pliable for the horn and rounded areas? I would think if you used warm water - not too hot - it would not affect the gluing that much. Being the science teacher how would a warm surface affect the cyano? Make it set faster or slower? I would guess the warmth would make the glue set slower and be less thick...just a thought... Higgs __________________ Pursue your dreams...and hopefully you have a Tele, tube amp and cold beer to accompany you on your journey! ---------------------------------------------- Twang on...HiggyDude Http://www.higgydude.com

October 9th, 2007, 04:30 PM	#138 (permalink)
MandyMarie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 28 Posts: 2,201 69 Photos	Hahahaha! Randy, count me in...I want to at least be treasurer (...maybe I shouldn't be, I can't even spell it) or something - that photo is the desktop on my computer and I gawk at it daily. ...and then it makes my Teles extremely jealous. __________________ our wacky little hillbilly band

October 9th, 2007, 05:56 PM	#142 (permalink)
Chaparral Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 132	I hear the sound of man hours per guitar being calculated at this very moment!