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Oh, I put up an introduction and pictorial thread of a recent build that shows the control route I intend to do on this build.

http://luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10123&t=45273#p598786

Epoxy isn't that bad, but you have to practice a bit to get the process down. I used zpoxy finishing resin on my last build and really liked it. I have used it a few times on other projects (non guitar) since and I think it really makes the figure in the wood stand out.

Yeah, that appeals to me. I like cyanoacrylate because it can be very translucent. I like clear grain fillers for depth. On the other hand the old-timey feel of french polish also has an appeal.

Well . . .

Not a lot went right today. Took THREE tries to get the MDF body template right, LOTS of tearout routing the body, insane "planing with a router bit chucked in the radial arm" action, and I'm not 100% happy with the fit of the neck, but . . .

I'm getting the body further along.

Distinct improvement!

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Thanks!

I also got some NOS Gibson fretwire from the 60s. There's two frets with major string notches in them, so I'll just replace those two, rather than refret the whole thing.

Going to rout it for a single humbucker, vol, tone, jack on the face. Thoughts?

I have found I like a Robo-sander, sanding drum with a bearing, works nicely and no tear out like you get with a routing bit... It's looking good...

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Looking good, Ryan!
Yeah, I now use a spindle sander rather than a router bit to smooth the edges.
Just too risky.
A single humbucker would be cool.
Dan

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Thanks for the encouragement guys. I've been meaning to build a robo-sander for a while. I use my spindle sander to clean up the edges of course.

Got the control cavity routed. Went pretty well. Will clean up the edges when I start sanding.

Double-sided tape mockup.

Output jack below the two knobs (this way if I ever want to add another pickup and switch I can drill for the output jack in the side.)

Decided to do a stop/tun-o-matic combo and humbucker. Since I'm not doing to vintage spec, I decided to go close to what it was when I bought it.

Sprayed with Behlen Dark Mahogany Nitro. Looks a lot nicer in person. Foolishly, I completely forgot my plan to lay the guitar flat to do the "burst," and so I got a couple really big runs along the sides. Should be able to sand them out.

Just need a few coats of clear to even up the gloss - let 'er dry and load 'er up!

Oh, of course I need to decide on a layout for controls too.