Making pick guards on the CNC
My friend Rick asked me to make a couple of pick guards for some electric guitars that he is repairing. I thought this would be a good project for my … Continue reading
Another 72 thinline telecaster – day 3
I was getting ready to glue up the two halves of the guitar when I noticed a small problem. The pilot holes for the neck screws were off on the … Continue reading
Another 72 thinline telecaster – day 2
The second half finished its run in the carver. I flipped it over and cut away the tabs. With both halves freed up, I assembled them in a dry-fit … Continue reading
Another 72 thinline telecaster – day 1
I built a 72 thinline telecaster a few months back, and I have had a request for another one. The first one was made for a friend of mine and … Continue reading
Making a rustic sign
A friend requested that I make him a sign. His son has built a forge and has been learning the art of blacksmithing. He wanted a sign to hang outside … Continue reading
Carved cutting board
Today’s project is a cutting board shaped like Taiwan. Not the most ergonomic shape, but it was the current request. I have a pile of hard maple and my friend … Continue reading
72 thinline telecaster guitar carve
I had a request for another guitar body. This one is a little different from the solid body guitars that I have built before. This guitar body is modeled after … Continue reading
CNC carved wheel
I have some friends who are interested in replicating some old metal cart wheels out of wood. I decided to see what I could do with my Carvewright CNC router. … Continue reading
K&A logo carve test
Last week in Appalachia, I had the opportunity to make a new woodworking friend, Bryan Atkins. He has recently gone full-time into the furniture making business with his partner Jodi … Continue reading
A few more carvings
I have been busy the last few days working on some designs for the next couple of projects, so I haven’t posted much. I have been running the Carvewright a … Continue reading
Laptop shelf for dorm bed – day 1
My son is studying at the University of Delaware as a freshman this year. He asked me to build him a shelf that can be added to the footboard of … Continue reading
New CarveWright CNC router
I have acquired the use of a CNC router for my next couple of projects. It arrived yesterday, but I have been too busy to play with it. I had … Continue reading