EB-3L

Lightyear · July 16, 2010, 09:25:30 PM

Quote from: drbassman on July 15, 2010, 03:46:36 PM
A word about gluing a headstock veneer. Use plenty of glue, pre-tape veneer in place to minimize sliding, and use a flat piece of plywood as a caul, slightly larger than the headstock. Make sure part of your clamps are over the edge of the caul and veneer so the edges are under pressure and end up tight. Without that, you might get a gap and have problems in the future (I speak from experience here).

The biggest flaw I see in your technique is that you aren't using enough clamps!!

Highlander · July 17, 2010, 04:03:16 AM

I guess he could have fitted one more on each side, at least... thats more clamps than I own on that head...

drbassman · July 17, 2010, 04:53:25 AM

Quote from: Kenny's 51st State on July 17, 2010, 04:03:16 AM
I guess he could have fitted one more on each side, at least... thats more clamps than I own on that head...

OK, my Name is Bill........I'm a bit type A when it comes to gluing wood! Clamping is a "power" thing and I like to win!

Highlander · July 17, 2010, 05:05:36 AM

I know who you are, cheeky... I was talkin' ta Buzz about you...

Gonna concentrate on finishing the wiring for my 'bird today - just been too distracted to concentrate on one thing, and how many have you got on the go at present...?

dadagoboi · July 17, 2010, 06:09:39 AM

Quote from: drbassman on July 17, 2010, 04:53:25 AM
OK, my Name is Bill........I'm a bit type A when it comes to gluing wood! Clamping is a "power" thing and I like to win!

The number of clamps you need is always one more than you have...similar to basses!

drbassman · July 17, 2010, 06:37:44 AM

Quote from: Kenny's 51st State on July 17, 2010, 05:05:36 AM
I know who you are, cheeky... I was talkin' ta Buzz about you...

Gonna concentrate on finishing the wiring for my 'bird today - just been too distracted to concentrate on one thing, and how many have you got on the go at present...?

Good luck with the wiring, it's one thing that I'm not that good at yet! Let's see, how many..............BillyBo, EB-3L, EB-2 (ready for S&S), Hofner (ready for routing then S&S). That's all there is right now!

Lightyear · July 17, 2010, 10:18:44 AM

Seriously, even I don't have that many small clamps!

I have maybe half that number of that type

Do any of you have a Harbor Freight in your area? They run their version of that type of clamp, which I love, for $1.99. They are cheap, Chinese

made things but they are really nice. Every time I'm at Harbor Frieght I pick up a couple

Dave W · July 17, 2010, 01:40:05 PM

You can never have too many clamps.

Rhythm N. Bliss · July 17, 2010, 02:01:53 PM

Quote from: drbassman on July 13, 2010, 06:04:53 PM
Extra tuner holes filled, neck cracks repaired and measuring for a ebony facelift for the MOP logo.

All Right, doc! You've been busy!
No wonder the Billy Bo ain't done yet.

drbassman · July 18, 2010, 03:06:31 PM

Well, ole Billy is ready for S&S but the weather isn't cooperating!

Highlander · July 18, 2010, 04:42:37 PM

gotta ask... why is humidity relevant to S&S...?

I'm guessing expansion of the timber...? warmth I could understand, but moist...? or is it a combination over there... not so much of an issue round here...

dadagoboi · July 19, 2010, 12:52:29 AM

Quote from: Kenny's 51st State on July 18, 2010, 04:42:37 PM
gotta ask... why is humidity relevant to S&S...?

I'm guessing expansion of the timber...? warmth I could understand, but moist...? or is it a combination over there... not so much of an issue round here...

In high humidity moisture condenses under quick drying lacquer causing "blush" which gives a frosted look to the finish. It has very little to do with the surface being painted, it occurs with wood, metal or plastic.

Using slow drying reducer (retarder) helps by allowing the moisture to escape before the finish dries but it can do only so much. Too much retarder and the finish doesn't harden. Blush can occur at any temperature but it generally gets worse the hotter it gets.

Highlander · July 19, 2010, 04:38:48 PM

Ta...

drbassman · July 20, 2010, 06:44:31 AM

Damn!!!! With all those clamps, one small point on the top left corner didn't mate properly. This is so typical. So, I've reclamped the corner with some new glue and will have to wait until tonight to rout off the excess ebony. What a pain!!!!

My next big purchase is gonna be a vacuum gluing setup.

dadagoboi · July 20, 2010, 08:33:51 AM

Quote from: drbassman on July 20, 2010, 06:44:31 AM
Damn!!!! With all those clamps, one small point on the top left corner didn't mate properly. This is so typical. So, I've reclamped the corner with some new glue and will have to wait until tonight to rout off the excess ebony. What a pain!!!!

My next big purchase is gonna be a vacuum gluing setup.

Bummer! Do you think you might have had excessive squeeze out or not enough glue on both surfaces?

Re the vac clamp setup, might not be so expensive, lots of info here:

http://www.google.com/search?q=diy+vacuum+press&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a