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| Author: | weslewis [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Resonator build |
Getting jigged up for my up coming and first resonator build....Cone finally shipped from Beard, backordered for a month, and not having a circle cutter to use I put this together this afternoon...works good...based off one I saw somewhere online.. 1/4 inch mdf, 1/4inch draw bolt hardware ,home depot, and rigid trimmer...works good..will post pics as I proceed... I do this as a hobby so it could take some time 
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
I will be watching with great interest. What are you using for plans / design? |
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| Author: | mtracz [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
Me too! _Mike |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
It will be based on my MK5 design...which is a 12 fret cutaway .. Bubinga back and sides , with a "a" Sitka top...beard spider bridge and cone, along with a gold cover , sound ports and tailpiece all well made in south korea!!!!...a Resoacoustic!!  any suggestions , ideas along the way will be appreciated...haven't decided yet about the top although I would like to use a radiused top if possible to help with the neck angle... 
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
I would certainly consider checking into the designs of Tim Scheerhorn. His internal construction is fairly unique, and is what I based my design on. |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
I was thinking on something along the lines of a brace with arms that connects to the neck block , heel and sides, and radiused , the sides will have solid linings to link to .... subject to change!!!!!!!!!!
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| Author: | NightOwl [ Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
Looking forward to seeing this
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| Author: | kfish [ Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
Quote: .haven't decided yet about the top although I would like to use a radiused top if possible to help with the neck angle... I don't see how a radiused top would work, as you need a flat top for the coverplate. I sanded an angle into the upper bout to get my neck angle. I have a National El Trovador and it looks like National does the same. If I lay a straight edge across the top. the lower bout is flat, but the upper bout angles down, dropping off about 1/8" at the neck block. Kent |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
If I lay the coverplate down on a radiused top it fits flush.., but what about recessing the plate into the top???? which would require recessing the cone slightly more.... I do see a possible break angle issue using a tail piece??? doesn't seem to be a lot of information out there??? what about the thought of possibly using a pinless bridge instead of a tailpiece to compensate for the different break angle?????? 
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| Author: | Mike Dotson [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
The cover will conform to a 30' radius without any issues but the floor of the well needs to be flat. There's really no reason to arch the top, most builders just put a small wedge under the FB when they set the neck. As to recessing the cover I've done them both ways and sitting flat on the top isn't really a big deal. Looks fine either way. As to the tailpiece/break angle I think you're over-worrying this a bit. The break angle doesn't have to be very high. |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
Another jig to radius main brace using my radius dish...I will rout everything out after gluing to the top piece which is some really stiff Sitka,,,thinned to .115 |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
Made some more progress |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
the stick used in the neck block glue up is for alignment only.... |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
Fitting the top....gluing UTB on a 70 foot caul to flatten fretboard area sanding in radius to the rims.. |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
Still winging it...having fun!!!!! Top is radiused to the standard 28 foot radius, the area under the fretboard extension has a 70 foot radiused brace to flatten the upper bout. cover plate is recessed 3/64 into the top with the cone recessed another 1/4 inch which put the top of the spider flush with the lower part of the opening in the coverplate...all this gets my neck angle in the ball park...  My circle cutter has worked flawlessly so far!!!!!!!!!!! 
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| Author: | weslewis [ Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
More progress!!! about to close the box then start on the neck, still toying with the idea of a wooden pinless bridge instead of the tail piece.. |
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| Author: | ZekeM [ Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Resonator build |
Just stumbled across this. Very cool build. Looking good so far. What is the purpose of the dowels connecting the top and back? |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
support for the front of the cone brace and a place to attach a baffle If desired..This is my first Reso build so I am borrowing some design ideas from other reso builds 
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| Author: | jethro16 [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
Looking great Wes! |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Neck build |
some progress on the neck build and setting the angle... |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
sanding angle |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
cutting the tenon , Cumpiano style |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
drilling tenon |
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| Author: | weslewis [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
flossing heel for flush fit setting centerline..so far so good on the radiused top and the neck angle !!!
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| Author: | Mike Dotson [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resonator build |
Very nice build! |
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