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| Author: | wolfsearcher [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | homemade jaws1 for entire neck |
hi again just wanted to describe the fret press i got the idea from here but wanted to make one that frets an entire guitar not just the neck and was wondering if anyones done something similar it just needs a tiny wee bit more work basically it works like jaws 1 perfectly but does more heres the materials WELDING CLAMP the extra long kind I think its about 8" STU MAC CAUL +insert and a block of wood that rides along the top arm of the clamp with a bolt to tighten it . i should mention that the tool is used upside down bottom arm cut to fit under the f/b and ( heres the question ) SOME KIND OF SUPPORT THAT THE F/B RESTS ON ? the block o wood has a hole on the bottom that the stu mac caul is tightly wedged into (so its parrell to the arm when fretting down the neck ) works just like jaws then on to fretting the heel and body twist the caul 90 degrees insert lower arm that fits under the fb and adjust your lump o wood with bolt to desired fret position the lower arm plate needs some work i was using a bit of 90 metal with soft rubber to support the fretboard /top but the crocadile mouth action of the tool makes the insert slip off the fret, or seats it in fret to one side anyone make a press like this with the plate made adjustable ? ill send a pic when its finished PS it doubles up as a handy bridge and brace clamp thanks guys tomas |
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| Author: | Edward Taylor [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: homemade jaws1 for entire neck |
Sounds interesting. I want a jaws but just cant justify the price. Could you post some pics? |
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| Author: | David Newton [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: homemade jaws1 for entire neck |
Quote: wanted to make one that frets an entire guitar not just the neck What other part gets frets besides the neck? I know, stupid question... I'll wait for pics. What's the building scene like in Ireland, Tomas? |
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| Author: | Edward Taylor [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: homemade jaws1 for entire neck |
David Newton wrote: Quote: wanted to make one that frets an entire guitar not just the neck What other part gets frets besides the neck? I know, stupid question... I'll wait for pics. What's the building scene like in Ireland, Tomas? I think he means the frets above the neck block and above the soundboard. |
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| Author: | David Newton [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: homemade jaws1 for entire neck |
I figured that is what Tomas was getting at, Edward, but I have no problem asking a dumb-sounding questions. I was more interested in hearing about building guitars in Ireland, but didn't want to hijack. |
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| Author: | Edward Taylor [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: homemade jaws1 for entire neck |
David Newton wrote: I figured that is what Tomas was getting at, Edward, but I have no problem asking a dumb-sounding questions. I was more interested in hearing about building guitars in Ireland, but didn't want to hijack. I have no problem with giving blatantly obvious answers, those are the only ones I am qualified for  .
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| Author: | David Newton [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: homemade jaws1 for entire neck |
Oh, Ed, no reasoning necessary for slappin' me down! |
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| Author: | wolfsearcher [ Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: homemade jaws1 for entire neck |
hey tomas here sorry i couldnt upload the picture it was too big but hopefully youll get the idea feel free to ask any questions or if you really want to see real pics you could try to tell me what im doing wrong ..... do i need a programme to compress pics ? trying to further describe this tool that black lump on the blue 90 angle iron is a lump of really soft rubber it works good for cupping the neck and moulding around the x braces but its not the answer for under the neck block anyway replying to the irish lutherie question i know of 2 courses ones miles away and the others way too expensive never heard of any conventions or anything like that theirs one fellow that makes guitars but mostly hes into building mandolins theirs also a blind fiddle maker aswell and one person thats on this forum thats all the people i know of really hopefully be talking to the first guy i mentioned when i get fully kitted out buy or trade for some jigs off him and stuff would love to hear some ideas on a pivoting support for the neck block theory instead of the 90 bit of metal thats if you can understand my drawing thanks again |
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