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Pilgrim

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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #30 on: February 10, 2014, 04:39:37 PM »
I'm pretty much shut down...My 280ZX is up on jackstands and it's blocking my Shopsmith to the side of the garage - no room to move it.  I'll be out of luck for any substantial work until I get the 280ZX running again.  It's too dang cold to work in that garage at present.
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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #31 on: February 10, 2014, 06:15:21 PM »
Quote from: dadagoboi on February 10, 2014, 03:41:40 PM
My shop is only 18x20, has two motorcycles in it and is also used as my paint booth.  With 6 active builds in various stages of construction space gets a little tight at times.  Especially since I hold to the maxim, "neatness is the virtue of a mediocre mind" to justify being a slob. ;D

My shop is probably about the same size if you add both sides together.  No motorcycles though!  I also do my table sawing and spraying in the barn.  Too cold now for finishing.  Can't wait for spring!
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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #32 on: February 11, 2014, 12:32:33 AM »
The shed's still at the bottom of the garden... :sad:
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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #33 on: February 11, 2014, 07:57:49 AM »
Quote from: CAR-54 on February 11, 2014, 12:32:33 AM
The shed's still at the bottom of the garden... :sad:

You need an addition on your house!  I couldn't think of a better reason.   ;D
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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #34 on: February 11, 2014, 01:56:17 PM »
That'll be for the next one but not here... the shed works for the present... it's just me that's guilty as charged... :mrgreen:
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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #35 on: February 12, 2014, 07:37:10 AM »
Quote from: drbassman on February 10, 2014, 09:19:19 AM



Used my sanding table today with the dust beast.  Worked great.  Dust is such a hassle when your shop is in the basement.
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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #36 on: February 22, 2014, 08:50:52 AM »
Making progress...........



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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #37 on: February 22, 2014, 06:04:02 PM »
Looking good!
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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #38 on: February 22, 2014, 09:08:56 PM »
Glad to see you building again Doc!
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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #39 on: February 23, 2014, 09:30:10 AM »
Thanks guys!  Here's the body, finished sanding, edges rounded, with some naphtha to highlight it….



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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #40 on: February 23, 2014, 11:04:17 AM »
Wow, that's beautiful work! I'm looking forward to seeing how you progress as a builder. Your skills are already awesome.
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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #41 on: February 23, 2014, 03:53:53 PM »
Thanks George.  I learn something every time I go into my shop.  Some of it the hard way!!!  :P
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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #42 on: February 23, 2014, 04:26:03 PM »
Nice work Doc!  So, is this one solid or maybe chambered?  Did I miss the bent wood somehow?
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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #43 on: February 23, 2014, 04:48:13 PM »
Quote from: Lightyear on February 23, 2014, 04:26:03 PM
Nice work Doc!  So, is this one solid or maybe chambered?  Did I miss the bent wood somehow?

This one has a chamber in the top.  The other one is solid.  The bent wood supplier is having equipment issues, so I'm still waiting to hear from him.
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Re: Finally getting around to my bass build
« Reply #44 on: February 23, 2014, 08:49:22 PM »
Quote from: drbassman on February 23, 2014, 04:48:13 PM
This one has a chamber in the top.  The other one is solid.  The bent wood supplier is having equipment issues, so I'm still waiting to hear from him.

Time to build a steam box!  8)
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