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Author:  Chris Cordle [ Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:15 pm ]
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Last night was the end of my 3 days off from the real job and I'm happy
to say that I met my goal (without hurrying) to get the box closed.


This is build #4 for me.
Again, in the Grand Auditorium shape, this one features a sitka top, curly
anigre b&s from the zootman (swapmeet), and will have rosewood
bindings (Rich Fay-swapmeet).

I'm also attempting some first-time tricks I picked up on here at the OLF.
First was the soundhole binding.

Next was the recent thread on the Charles Fox method of compressing
the narrowed brace ends for a great clean look.

Not the best lighting, but I think you can see that it's a nice clean, crisp
seam.

The last "new" thing I will be attempting is side purflings and mitred
corners at the end graft. I think next time though I will buy the bindings
with purflings pre-assembled...what a hassle. I'd be interested to hear
how you vested vets do this task or if you buy premade.

Thanks for looking and for all the great tips, help and ideas,
Chris
Author:  Chris Cordle [ Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:19 pm ]
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Sorry, the 2nd pic without the back on wasn't what I thought it was!

I went through my pics and it turns out I don't have a closed-box pic
from the front.
Author:  Michael Lloyd [ Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:39 pm ]
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That is looking real sweet. Fine workmanship Chris.

By the way I see a fair amount of over sized shell being used by builders here and I must say I like the effect.
Author:  old man [ Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:49 pm ]
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Gonna be a good'un!!

Ron
Author:  KenH [ Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:24 pm ]
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Lookin Good Chris!


To answer your question about the purfling, I have done it both ways..Buying the purflings pre-made makes it a LOT easier though. Spending a day cutting MOP with a coping saw isnt exactly something I like to do, but I have done it.  You can also buy the purfling in straight and curved sections and this makes it a lot easier also. The thing that throws me is that all of the dealers sell it in millimeters of width... something I am not used to. Once I figured out that 6mm is wayyy to wide and 2mm is almost too small, I finally have got the hang of how to buy it.
Author:  Chansen [ Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:51 pm ]
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I like really like the b/s choice - with rosewood bindings it will look great. I think that is going to be beautiful guitar and judging by the craftsmanship alone will sound terrific too!

 
Author:  Chris Cordle [ Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:16 pm ]
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[QUOTE=Hesh1956] She looks GREAT Chris and very neat and clean
work. Your top bracing looks pretty cool too.

I think that I am going to try the Fox tapering for the back braces too.

Nice work as always from you bro! [/QUOTE]

Thanks Hesh,
My top bracing is pretty much straight out of the Cumpiano book.
As they say, you must first know the rules before you can break them!
I'm just trying to perfect what I do know before experimenting too much.

I think you'll like the tapering braces technique. It truly looks fantastic
and I also think it makes assembly and making sure the center seams
match up just that much more easy as well.
Author:  Chris Cordle [ Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:21 pm ]
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[QUOTE=Chansen] I like really like the b/s choice - with rosewood
bindings
it will look great. I think that is going to be beautiful guitar and judging
by
the craftsmanship alone will sound terrific too!A 
[/QUOTE]

Thanks Christian,

I'm hoping this one comes out pretty sweet.
I'm thinking I may just keep this one for myself.
I've been playing out with my #1 lately,
and although it's ok, it's a #1 and I don't want people thinking my work
has so many flaws.
Actually though, no-one ever seems to notice them but me. Then again, I
don't believe there's been too many other builders in my listening
audience
Author:  Chris Cordle [ Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:25 pm ]
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[QUOTE=Hodges_Guitars]

Lookin Good Chris!


To answer your question about the purfling, I have done it both
ways..Buying the purflings pre-made makes it a LOT easier though.
Spending a day cutting MOP with a coping saw isnt exactly something I
like to do, but I have done it.A  You can also buy the purfling in straight
and curved sections and this makes it a lot easier also. The thing that
throws me is that all of the dealers sell it in millimeters of width...
something I am not used to. Once I figured out that 6mm is wayyy to wide
and 2mm is almost too small, I finally have got the hang of how to buy it.

[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the tips. However, I believe we may be talking about two
different things. If I'm not mistaken, you're speaking of top purflings and
having to cut them. I was referring to purflings that are already laminated
to the bindings for doing the sides and whether folks buy these pre-made
or do as I did and glue the purfs to the binding.
Author:  LaurieW [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:04 am ]
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Beautiful, clean work.  Can't wait to see the finish on the anigre.  I have a set of CA myself from the zootman waiting for a future build.  I have to ask....How did you bend it?  Machine or by hand with a bending iron?  How thin were the sides and the back?


Thanks,


Laurie
Author:  KenH [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:29 pm ]
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[QUOTE=uncleshish]
Thanks for the tips. However, I believe we may be talking about two
different things. If I'm not mistaken, you're speaking of top purflings and
having to cut them. I was referring to purflings that are already laminated
to the bindings for doing the sides and whether folks buy these pre-made
or do as I did and glue the purfs to the binding.[/QUOTE]


Yes we were. Sorry for the confusion. I make most of my own bindings by resawing blanks of wood and thicknessing them as needed and then buy the BWB purflings and glue it all as one piece at one time to the guitar. Someone on here suggested pre-gluing the purflings to the bindings before bending them (something I had not thought of before) and this really appeals to me. I plan on trying it soon. My only concerns is how to apply even clamping pressure on something that is that long and flexible, but I am thinking that my box of clothes pins will come in handy.
Author:  bob_connor [ Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:20 pm ]
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Nice work Chris.


Those back braces do look neat don't they?


What are you going to use for a bridge?


Cheers
Author:  LanceK [ Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:32 am ]
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Chris, I do the miters at the end graft first.

I will make the proper cut, then size it all up, once I have a perfect fit, I spray a little accelerator on the purfling end, then while holding it in place with a chisel end, I wick a tiny bit of CA in to the joint. That nails down your miter and you can then move on to the easy part.

Guitar looks great by the way!
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Sun Jul 15, 2007 2:43 pm ]
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Late to the thread, but great looking work, chris.  
Author:  Chris Cordle [ Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:42 pm ]
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[QUOTE=LaurieW]

Beautiful, clean work.A  Can't wait to see the finish on
the anigre.A  I have a set of CA myself from the zootman waiting for a future
build.A  I have to ask....How did you bend it?A  Machine or by hand with a
bending iron?A  How thin were the sides and the back?


Thanks,


Laurie

[/QUOTE]

Laurie,
I bent the sides with the Fox style bender I bought from John at Blues Creek.
The sides bent easily but were most likely much thicker than need be.
My sides and back are both around .095.
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