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Post by Bodaggit23 on Nov 19, 2010 8:43:44 GMT -5
I got a couple pieces of scrap for dirt cheap.
I planned on making a "Skeleton" guitar, similar to a "Branch Guitar".
So, I'll start by creating something with these scrap pieces.
They're only 1" thick, and are shaped kind of goofy, but I can certainly fit something in there...  
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Post by Bodaggit23 on Nov 23, 2010 23:07:47 GMT -5
I'm dropping the "Mockingbird" and sticking with the Flame design.I hope to bang out a couple bodies over the long Thanksgiving weekend.
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Post by Bodaggit23 on Nov 24, 2010 8:37:20 GMT -5
That's better. Now it doesn't look like a BROOM. ;D
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Post by heem6 on Nov 25, 2010 1:38:41 GMT -5
Haha! That's cool, Bo!
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Post by Bodaggit23 on Nov 25, 2010 12:59:16 GMT -5
Here's the final design. Just have to pocket out the back for the electronics.
I plan to program tonight and machine 2 of these tomorrow. ;D
Happy Thanksgiving to all that observe it!
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Post by Bodaggit23 on Nov 26, 2010 3:54:58 GMT -5
Back pocketed for electronics, clear Lexan backplate.
Going to program it tomorrow and machine them.   
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Post by Bodaggit23 on Nov 27, 2010 3:59:59 GMT -5
Done deal. Just need to make the backplate and assemble. Turned out pretty cool.
Can't believe I did this, start to finish, in one week...   
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Post by heem6 on Nov 27, 2010 14:49:47 GMT -5
Very nice indeed! It's amazing you got it done that quickly. But you've built a few before, eh? haha.
Are you going to color it or finish it in anyway?
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Post by halo71 on Nov 28, 2010 20:33:54 GMT -5
Those are bad ass! Ya know....if you need someone to do an unbiased review of one of those....I will volunteer to do it! ;D
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Post by Bodaggit23 on Nov 29, 2010 8:38:34 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
I originally planned on selling both of these, but I gotta keep one!
I think the one I sell, I'm just going to leave "as is". I could send it
to get it anodized, but it would take a week or two to get back,
and I'm not sure if I want to wait that long to sell it.
Maybe I will, not sure yet.
The one I keep I will have anodized. I"m not sure on the color yet.
Electroless Nickel is kind of a shiny goldish color, which would look cool.
Maybe Blue, or Red...Idk
Here's a video of some of the milling process:
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Post by stratznhatz on Nov 30, 2010 15:39:34 GMT -5
Superb Bo! You're living up to your 'God' status by managing all that in 1 week bud. Loved watching the mill cutting out the profile at the end of the vid. Couldn't imagine trying to do that freehand on an old Bridgeport!  To quote Wayne's world- 'we're not worthy, we're not worthy!' ;D |
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Post by nickwellings on Nov 30, 2010 16:00:01 GMT -5
They look like something The Terminator would play.
If deadly killing machines played guitar.
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Post by halo71 on Nov 30, 2010 21:22:13 GMT -5
Man if I had access to that set up I would be letting it have its way with some mahogany! lol
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Post by Bodaggit23 on Nov 30, 2010 23:52:39 GMT -5
You guys are too cool! Thanks so much!
I had nothing to do with the "God" status btw... 
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Post by stratznhatz on Dec 1, 2010 14:28:43 GMT -5
[/color][/quote] Ha ha, yes that was Jim's doing was it not?  |
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