Finally getting around to my bass build

Pilgrim · 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.

drbassman · 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.

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!

Highlander · February 11, 2014, 12:32:33 AM

The shed's still at the bottom of the garden...

drbassman · 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...

You need an addition on your house! I couldn't think of a better reason.

Highlander · 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...

drbassman · 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.

drbassman · February 22, 2014, 08:50:52 AM

Making progress...........

Dave W · February 22, 2014, 06:04:02 PM

Looking good!

Nocturnal · February 22, 2014, 09:08:56 PM

Glad to see you building again Doc!

drbassman · February 23, 2014, 09:30:10 AM

Thanks guys! Here's the body, finished sanding, edges rounded, with some naphtha to highlight it....

OldManC · 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.

drbassman · 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!!!

Lightyear · 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?

drbassman · 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.

Lightyear · 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!