I am a luthier and craftsman living in Tucson, AZ. I mostly make guitars and smaller stringed instruments, but I occasionally dabble in furniture making. If you have any questions or video idea suggestion, I am always open to new ideas! Email me at mixterluke@gmail.com
this video got me through my build! I have a tele bridge p90 neck, with the exact same style control panel as I didn't have room on the body for a traditional tele panel. thank you so much for posting this!
So I just want to drill holes in my track to add a d-ring so I can hook a chain to it and drag my yard. Could this be done without a drill press? What kind of drill bits should I use?
Funnily enough this is like the only way you can somewhat legally get lead in the EU since lead was banned from consumers. Been thinking about taking apart a few old batteries because lead is still useful in places if handled properly, the total blanket ban is a bit of a shame
an easier way to get the bearing on instead of hitting it and potentially damaging it is to take a 100W light bulb, set the bearing on it for oooh about 1 minute, then put it on the shaft. It will slide right on and then cool and compress back! It doesn't need to be nuclear but just hot enough that you'd rather not touch it with bare hands (about 130-140 deg)
It's so strange to me how you bit an apple at the start and then just sat it down. It seems like you weren't ready to start eating the apple? I've never paused eating mid-apple before. So bizarre. I just imagine the bitten portion of the apple turning brown... 🤢
Not really the fastest way, but you got there. If you cut the slotsv most of the way with a triangle file with the strings on the guitar you can redirect the strings a bit as the cut drifts. Finish the last bit with proper files, then take the nut off and remove excess material, round, polish, and deburr it'll be a lot faster
you need to set up a vacuum some kind of box over what you're cutting at your Dremel tool because the dust is going in your shop after you take your mask off you'll be breathing that dust so easy to set up some kind of clear box where all the dust goes into your vacuum
You've show some really good techniques in this video. Couple of tips if your interested... use masking tape on you mandrel as the rings less likely to stick to it. It also allows you to finish the edges to get better coverage on each side on the ring. I'd highly recommend using CA glue as it makes the rings incredibly stronger. To be fair no matter what glue you use one coat simply isn't enough. I had mine pressure tested and for absolutely best results id recommend 2x coats of thin CA to both inner and outer surfaces as this penetrates and stabilizes the wood forming its strength and finish with another 4-6 coats of CA medium depending on the finish you'd like, sand between glue coats and buff to finish, you will find this finish is ultra glossy and look incredible. I find the glossy rings sell out at market first as they highlight the burl so muck better. If wanting a dull finish use same CA application but fishy with EEE sanding paste and don't buff to keep semi shiny - EEE is equal to 2000 grit. I'd also recommend making a female mandrel as it will be much easier to complete the same steps internally after completely finishing the outside off the ring first but also making the process incredibly faster. Otherwise you've done an amazing job and skills, great video. All the best with you markets. Cheers, Kev
Good solid work buddy - I got really lucky and got a 450 pound monster anvil in great condition for 70 cents a pound - a few years saving up and searching but a great result at the end - don't give up - somewhere out there is an anvil for you
Hey man very cool video. Have you ever tried processing the shells with a 4 1/2" angle grinder? You can buy cutting wheels for like 2$ a piece and it would probably make the process go alot quicker
Great idea, cutting smaller holes to get a square. Could even drill more holes to form a dotted line. Might be easier to cut away the web of the rail underneath prior to drilling.
Did you try leaving the shells in vinegar and table salt to get the camo off the shell first i needs to soak fully submerged for 12 to 24 hrs then you clean it with a toothbrush for final touches and and the whole mother of pearl will be revealed front and back rinse with water and its less drilling for you
Wut in the wide world or Rith MO Tik is going on hur? Let me get this straight.... You weigh 170.6 lbs You + Box of copper = 178.4 lbs? 178.4 lbs - 170.6 lbs = 7 lbs 8 oz The box itself weighs 6 oz 7 lbs 8 oz - 6 oz = 7 lbs 2 oz ⚖️ 7 lbs 5 hp motor has 7 lbs 2 oz ⚖️ 7 lbs copper rounded it to 7lbs ? The weight of 20" wire = .2 oz __________________________ 🧮.2 oz x 5 = 100"= 1 oz 🧮7 lbs x 16 oz =112 oz 112oz + 6.9 oz<--new phone who dis? 🧮 112 oz + 6.9?oz = 118.9 oz🧮 🧮118.9 oz x 100" = ?--> 1,189.0"<--? 🧮1,189.0 = ??? 11,890 ??? Right??? 🧮?-->1,189.0<--? ÷ 12" = 99.083'err. 🧮990'?? Lawd Jewsus HALLPPP! HALLPPP! 🤯🙈🧠🫀☠️🧟🛑💊⚰️🪦🆘📛⛔☢️
I had .270 round dots. Needed .230. Used a "A" drill .234 dia. Super glued the dot to the shank end. Put the drilling part in the chuck of the hand drill making it run true. Ran the drill against the belt sander without touching the bit. Finished by hand (against sandpaper on table) and used the drill bit to apply the dot in the hole. You can use the drill end to ream or clean the hole. Make sure if you are picking the best side of the dot to be the top and mark the bit for the best direction of the dot. This worked well making sure to wait for the glue to set on the bit and in the hole before doing both.
Found this in my feed today. It’s 2023. Like a lot of replies here that isn’t a mesquite tree it’s huisatche or here or sweet gum acacia. It considered a trash tree in Texas and it grows like a weed here. I mill lots mesquite and huisatche and can tell you huisatche harder, heavier and more dense the mesquite. The light pink if heart wood along with the white sap wood is similar looking to mesquite. Very mature of both species look identical with the bark but there is no mistaking the difference in the leaves. That’s not the biggest huisatche tree I have seen but it’s a good size one.
