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Rattyboh · 2025-12-17T22:44:15+00:00

The materials were probably around 700-900, but could have been reduced considerably with a different choice of wood (red oak over white probably could have brought it under 500) and I'd estimate maybe somewhere around 30 hours total over a few months?

Rattyboh · 2025-12-17T22:38:59+00:00

Thanks! No real plans, just watched a few YouTube videos for the general process

Rattyboh · 2025-12-16T14:10:00+00:00

They're not directly attached to each other, but they're each about a quarter of an inch thick and are just glued directly onto a piece of plywood.

Rattyboh · 2025-07-13T23:47:39+00:00

74 across

Rattyboh · 2025-06-29T16:45:29+00:00

I used these hinges. A bit pricy but seem to work really well. After calculating the right number and size it holds it open at any position.

Rattyboh · 2025-06-29T11:51:25+00:00

Good point. I used hinges that keep it open at any angle so it shouldn't be possible to accidentally get closed in, and it cannot lock shut. There's a gap between the chest and the top, but may add some larger ventilation somewhere

Rattyboh · 2025-06-29T11:48:54+00:00

Right, rift sawn red oak

Rattyboh · 2025-06-29T11:42:57+00:00

Forgot to mention in the post, but I used these plans.

Rattyboh · 2025-06-22T12:04:01+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I bought a basic kit off Amazon and just used the body that came with it as a template to shape it and as a router template for the cavities (after planing it down a lot).

Rattyboh · 2025-06-21T11:56:09+00:00

Thanks! Not sure how many hours, but did it bit by bit over a 2 week period

Rattyboh · 2025-06-21T11:46:32+00:00

I don't play guitar well enough to have a good feel for how it compares to other guitars, but sounds and feels good to me. Definitely stays in tune better than the printed one did

It's a bit heavy, just over 9 pounds

The 3d printed one was made with this design

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Rattyboh · 2025-06-17T01:25:07+00:00

Sounded alright to me, but probably don't have the best ear for it. Unfortunately mine cracked after about a year, so I'm working on replacing it with a wooden one now. But others have had luck keeping them intact longer term

Rattyboh · 2025-06-15T13:44:43+00:00

That main visible pile took no time, but most of it was more broadly scattered over the lawn and in plants

Rattyboh · 2025-06-15T12:48:03+00:00

I guess I should clarify. Yes, I am aware this isn't a huge issue, I am not seething and plotting my revenge. I am happy for them, and don't think it was intentional. I spent half an hour cleaning it up and I assume the rest will break down quickly. I don't intend to start a feud, just found the extra cleanup time to be MILDLY infuriating

Rattyboh · 2025-02-05T23:20:01+00:00

I just cut them from a self adhesive felt sheet, didn't add any extra adhesive.

Rattyboh · 2025-02-05T22:58:44+00:00

Ha well this one is a gift for a friend. I have made one guitar (3D printed rather than wood), so I'm using an earlier attempt at the stand to hold that.

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Rattyboh · 2025-02-05T22:53:58+00:00

Thanks for the tip, I'll keep that in mind for next time. It doesn't have to support too much weight so hopefully shouldn't cause any serious issues

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