The Emeraldcaster Project (aka Son of Meloncaster) - Page 44

Buckocaster51 · May 26th, 2008, 01:59 PM

Clipping both ends will allow the fret to fit in between the binding, without the tang sticking into and forcing out the binding.

a closer view of the right side

20 more to go

Then I can glue and hammer them in.

This might actually get finished some day.

I've got four (4) of them I can say that about.

As Ian Tyson so aptly put it, "Someday soon..."

robt57 · May 26th, 2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lerb21

That is by far the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my entire life. I should send you money just for seeing that. Thank you Buckocaster.

Not sure I agree with you... But that is the point... I am not sure..

GAHHH!!

Buckocaster51 · May 26th, 2008, 03:58 PM

Here are the frets, cut (pretty much) to length, with freshly nipped tangs.

We also have some High Energy Fretting Food on hand.

Here you can see how I used the Dremel to extend the fret slots into the checkerboard.

It would be much neater to cut that slot before the binding is glued on.

Oh well...next time!

To help the frets stick where there is no tang and to the plastic of the binding, some CA will go into the slot.

The some CA will be applied to the tang of the fret.

Then we will be ready for the BIG EVENT!

Buckocaster51 · May 26th, 2008, 04:02 PM

We'll put the fret in place...

then mash it on down with the hammer.

I haven't gotten a new dead-blow hammer...but I did change the tape!

Repeat 20 times and I have a fretted neck.

We'll let the CA dry for a day and then start filing them down and cleaning up the squeezed out glue.

RichardWitt · May 26th, 2008, 04:55 PM

Buck,
What's the radius on the neck you're doing currently (12" radius?)? That looks pretty flat across the face, or is it because the fret wire is so curved and my eyes are playing tricks on me?

Oh and by the way, I've ordered some stripper dust from the local arts and craft store.

I saw some glitter paint there that was called "Opal". Very cool if you wanted to do a white sparklecaster?

Have you considered doing glass glitter? Link to site - Oh the colours!!!
(Butterscotch glass glitter)

Buckocaster51 · May 26th, 2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardWitt

...What's the radius on the neck you're doing currently (12" radius?)? That looks pretty flat across the face, or is it because the fret wire is so curved and my eyes are playing tricks on me?

It's your eyes.

How did I forget to post these?

My trusty old Stew-Mac 7.25" radius sanding block matches up fine with the fingerboard.

With some 220 grit paper it cleaned up the surface real fine...

before I messed it up with glue while fretting it.

Buckocaster51 · May 26th, 2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardWitt

...Oh and by the way, I've ordered some stripper dust from the local arts and craft store.

I saw some glitter paint there that was called "Opal". Very cool if you wanted to do a white sparklecaster?

Have you considered doing glass glitter? Link to site

So another soul is lost to the siren lure of sparkles!

That glass glitter looks really nice.

You know, Fender legend has it that Buck and Don's original sparkle Teles were done with crushed glass. I don't know if that is true or not...but it looks like I am going to get to try it!

Thanks for the info.

Lerb21 · May 26th, 2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

Thank you.

That made my day!

But instead of sending me money, send some to your favorite charity.

There are a lot of hurting people in the world that need some help right now.

If you know what I mean.

More pictures in a bit.

Have a great day.

I will, there's just so many willing to accept money.

You have a great day as well (Even though it's a bit late)

Spunky99 · May 26th, 2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

So another soul is lost to the siren lure of sparkles!

That glass glitter looks really nice.

You know, Fender legend has it that Buck and Don's original sparkle Teles were done with crushed glass. I don't know if that is true or not...but it looks like I am going to get to try it!

Thanks for the info.

OMG.......

Don't get me started on glass.........

Arlo · May 26th, 2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardWitt

Have you considered doing glass glitter? Link to site - Oh the colours!!!
(Butterscotch glass glitter)

Lord have mercy Richard!! I am going broke here!! That is some cool sparkle! Hmmmmmmmm................Pinecaster in gold glass sparkle........

And Buck that neck is incredible! I must check in here more often holy mackerel!!

RichardWitt · May 27th, 2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Arlo

Lord have mercy Richard!! I am going broke here!! That is some cool sparkle! Hmmmmmmmm................Pinecaster in gold glass sparkle........

I know, I know! I'm gonna be pulling a train of shopping carts full of Telecasters soon too!

But this is Buck we're talking about here and it just wouldn't be right if he didn't have a glass glitter guitar now would it?
I'm just dying to see what he can do with it?
I think it'll just floor the rest of us when he does one!
If you know what I mean?

mlp-mx6 · May 27th, 2008, 09:02 AM

Cool thing is the glass glitter looks fairly inexpensive...

Buckocaster51 · May 27th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlp-mx6

Cool thing is the glass glitter looks fairly inexpensive...

Yes it does.

But it has to be covered with something.

Miracle goop that costs $$$

or

Clear lacquer that takes forever and time = $$$

Certainly is intriguing

Skrik · May 27th, 2008, 11:44 AM

Ach, don't worry about covering it, and you'll never need another manicure.

axmaker · May 27th, 2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

We'll put the fret in place...

then mash it on down with the hammer.

I haven't gotten a new dead-blow hammer...but I did change the tape!

Repeat 20 times and I have a fretted neck.

We'll let the CA dry for a day and then start filing them down and cleaning up the squeezed out glue.

sure looks purdy.....

Buckocaster51 · May 27th, 2008, 10:57 PM

I got bumpkis done on these tonight...

but when has that ever stopped me from posting a photo?

Mark-00255 · May 28th, 2008, 12:08 AM

Cool, cool, cool! Always entertaining and inspiring!

I asked a couple weeks ago about the channel route and think I didn't ask the question well. I get the varying early production techniques and all that, but what I want to know is why did you do one of these with a channel route, and one without? Maybe it's just what the customer wanted?

bobthecanadian · May 28th, 2008, 07:45 AM

Nice...

Wardpike · May 28th, 2008, 08:39 AM

I am such a fan of your work!

Buckocaster51 · May 28th, 2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark-00255

Cool, cool, cool! Always entertaining and inspiring!

I asked a couple weeks ago about the channel route and think I didn't ask the question well. I get the varying early production techniques and all that, but what I want to know is why did you do one of these with a channel route, and one without? Maybe it's just what the customer wanted?

Thank you.

As for the routes...with these two bodies, it is just how they were.

One body I had laying around here...I think it is a USACG...that's the one without the diagonal route.

The other is a Brian Poe and it had the route when it got here.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Buckocaster51 · May 28th, 2008, 09:59 PM

Well, we're back for a bit. (Took a long walk along the Mississippi tonight...sometimes a man's just got to do what a man's got to do...if you know what I mean.)

The frets are in, but the ends are running wild, and there is some CA gumbying up the fingerboard.

This BFF (Big Friendly File) should make shor

May 26th, 2008, 01:59 PM	#1721 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 4,960 1 Photos	Clipping both ends will allow the fret to fit in between the binding, without the tang sticking into and forcing out the binding. a closer view of the right side 20 more to go Then I can glue and hammer them in. This might actually get finished some day. I've got four (4) of them I can say that about. As Ian Tyson so aptly put it, "Someday soon..." __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

May 26th, 2008, 03:58 PM	#1723 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 4,960 1 Photos	Here are the frets, cut (pretty much) to length, with freshly nipped tangs. We also have some High Energy Fretting Food on hand. Here you can see how I used the Dremel to extend the fret slots into the checkerboard. It would be much neater to cut that slot before the binding is glued on. Oh well...next time! To help the frets stick where there is no tang and to the plastic of the binding, some CA will go into the slot. The some CA will be applied to the tang of the fret. Then we will be ready for the BIG EVENT! __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

May 26th, 2008, 04:02 PM	#1724 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 4,960 1 Photos	We'll put the fret in place... then mash it on down with the hammer. I haven't gotten a new dead-blow hammer...but I did change the tape! Repeat 20 times and I have a fretted neck. We'll let the CA dry for a day and then start filing them down and cleaning up the squeezed out glue. __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

May 26th, 2008, 04:55 PM	#1725 (permalink)
RichardWitt Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Age: 33 Posts: 1,098 1 Photos	Buck, What's the radius on the neck you're doing currently (12" radius?)? That looks pretty flat across the face, or is it because the fret wire is so curved and my eyes are playing tricks on me? Oh and by the way, I've ordered some stripper dust from the local arts and craft store. I saw some glitter paint there that was called "Opal". Very cool if you wanted to do a white sparklecaster? Have you considered doing glass glitter? Link to site - Oh the colours!!! (Butterscotch glass glitter) __________________ "What a perfect solution to a problem that should have never existed in the first place!"

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Skrik Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway Age: 38 Posts: 246	Ach, don't worry about covering it, and you'll never need another manicure. __________________ -- Skrik

May 27th, 2008, 09:02 AM	#1732 (permalink)
mlp-mx6 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 68	Cool thing is the glass glitter looks fairly inexpensive...

May 27th, 2008, 10:57 PM	#1736 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 4,960 1 Photos	I got bumpkis done on these tonight... but when has that ever stopped me from posting a photo? __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

May 28th, 2008, 12:08 AM	#1737 (permalink)
Mark-00255 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Olympia, WA Age: 50 Posts: 158	Cool, cool, cool! Always entertaining and inspiring! I asked a couple weeks ago about the channel route and think I didn't ask the question well. I get the varying early production techniques and all that, but what I want to know is why did you do one of these with a channel route, and one without? Maybe it's just what the customer wanted? __________________ Mark-00255 Red=0; Green=0; Blue=255: All Blues!

May 28th, 2008, 07:45 AM	#1738 (permalink)
bobthecanadian Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Age: 42 Posts: 1,531	Nice... __________________ It don't mean a thang if it ain't got that TWANG!!!

May 28th, 2008, 08:39 AM	#1739 (permalink)
Wardpike Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland Age: 43 Posts: 591	I am such a fan of your work!

May 28th, 2008, 09:59 PM	#1741 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 4,960 1 Photos	Well, we're back for a bit. (Took a long walk along the Mississippi tonight...sometimes a man's just got to do what a man's got to do...if you know what I mean.) The frets are in, but the ends are running wild, and there is some CA gumbying up the fingerboard. This BFF (Big Friendly File) should make shor