Breaking the bank/back -> Doubleneck

[crazydave911]

Ah,now I get it, that sounds like a fabulous idea!
Turning 40 this year, so, I know rulers with grooves, but no metal ones, at least not from school
But I will ask my father, he is a hoarder of old stuff,maybe he has something that might be cool to be turned into jackplates.

My oldest is 40 this year, good luck

 

[JohnnyThul]

My oldest is 40 this year, good luck

I'll try, but so far, so good

 

[JohnnyThul]

Made the toggle switch routing for the neck selector.

And I hit a channel I obviously routed before gluing the top on. Did better planning, than expected, very nice!

 

[JohnnyThul]

The drill bits arrived ( I bought a whole set in 0,5mm steps, I hope I'm done with that now...)and I drilled the holes for the 6 string bridge. And while I was at it, I laid out the location for the pots and the switch, drilled the mounting holes and routed the deep dishs. Then I made a template for the electronic compartment. Tomorrow I'll do the covers and the output jack and then I can start sanding.

 

[JohnnyThul]

Covers are done, round over of the backside has been routed, now I'm off to sanding for the next days.

 

[JohnnyThul]

Put on some stain today. I didn't aim for a particular colour, just let it work out itself. It became kind of an almond burst, I'd say.
I also put on some oil with a brush, so, it's hard to photograph the colour accordingly, especially, as the light in my workshop is very limited ( just one light on the ceiling, no windows).

 

[Jim_in_PA]

That's really eye catching!!!!

 

[JohnnyThul]

It's so hot today, I managed to do a coat on the back as well. I love this stairstep mahogany!

 

[JohnnyThul]

Day number 2, 3rd coat.

I have to make case next Weekend, otherwise I don't know, how to get the behemoth home