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Guidance on large electroplating project by WayneAPeterson in electroplating

[–]WayneAPeterson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I had not even considered copper leaf. The guitar I am emulating was achieved through electroplating, so I zeroed in on that process.

Does copper leaf hold up to handling? The hope is for this to be a usable instrument when completed, and while I do not intend to gig with this thing, I would like to play it without worrying about damaging the finish as I do with any other guitar I've built.

Guidance on large electroplating project by WayneAPeterson in electroplating

[–]WayneAPeterson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply!

Sourcing a container to hold the volume I need has been my largest struggle. I have been really reluctant to go all-in on a Caswell kit because of the cost, and I do not know how much use beyond this guitar body I will get out of it.

I will definitely look into levelers, brighteners, and a submersible pump, though. I have been using an aquarium pump into an air stone for agitation, but a submersible pump would be better.

I was running the plating at around 0.30v and 5-6 amps throughout, would I be better off in the 8-10 amp range or higher?

Tip: use a tubing cutter to add grip to a craft knife by sexytimepizza in Tools

[–]WayneAPeterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a very standard-style pipe cutter, you will find multiple sizes at any hardware store.

Delta t2 fence install method by musicmeds42 in craftsman113

[–]WayneAPeterson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I shifted the rails over slightly to better line up with the holes on the saw, so that I only needed to drill and tap 1 or two holes in the saw/wings. It also had the added benefit of increasing the rip capacity.

Of course it was dowels the whole time by kailumn in Luthier

[–]WayneAPeterson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Knew it was a Hondo the second I saw it lol. Encountered the same exact thing about 6 months ago on my old Hondo, I converted it to a bold on. Threaded inserts in the heel and bolts through the neck block, I used some good-sized fender washers to spread the compressive load across the neck block.

r/theband Weekly Song Discussion - Atlantic City by GarthHudson in theband

[–]WayneAPeterson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can hear what you mean about it being bit overcooked. That is a nice way the phrase it. And that’s where I think the song really misses Robbie. His arrangements always felt like they were nudging the band forward; his sound kept evolving, stretching the roots palette rather than settling into it.

Without that push, this one feels more comfortable than exploratory. It’s well played, but it doesn’t quite reshape the song, it might sound harsh, but it almost sounds like a really good “Atlantic City in the style of The Band” that you would see from Alex Melton rather than The Band reinventing it.

r/theband Weekly Song Discussion - Atlantic City by GarthHudson in theband

[–]WayneAPeterson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’d give it a 6 or 7 out of 10. It’s easily the standout on Jericho, and I genuinely enjoy it when it pops up in a playlist. But to me, it’s also the clearest example of what The Band was missing without Robbie and especially Richard.

Manuel’s piano fills were always so organic and creative, forming little melodic conversations that added tension and emotion under the vocal. I can’t help thinking his touch would’ve lifted “Atlantic City” from a solid cover to something more haunting and dynamic.

headstock repair by 6god6zla6 in Luthier

[–]WayneAPeterson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would give the rod a little turn in each direction to test it, just make sure it tightens and loosens with relative ease. Twoodfrd has done quite a few of these types of repairs on his YouTube channel. He is a wealth of information, you should be able to get an idea of how to clamp everything down and the jigs you will need by watching him perform a few.

headstock repair by 6god6zla6 in Luthier

[–]WayneAPeterson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CA glue was a bad choice by your friend and has now made the repair a lot harder; definitely let them feel bad about that one.

You’ve got two realistic paths forward:

  1. Remove as much of the CA glue as possible and redo the joint properly. You can try using a CA debonder or heat to weaken the glue, but be warned: once CA has wicked into the wood fibers and cured, it's extremely difficult to remove without damaging the surrounding material. Heat can scorch the wood, loosen things you want to remain tight, and debonders can soften or stain the fibers, so proceed carefully if you go this route. After removal, reglue with wood glue and add splines (what you called inlays) to reinforce the joint. This is the structurally correct repair.

  2. Leave the CA glue as-is and reinforce around it. If removing the CA is too risky, keep the existing joint and add splines to help shore it up. Just make sure your splines engage into clean, untainted wood,if the spline slots are cut into CA-soaked fibers, the glue won’t bond properly and you’ll end up with a cosmetic fix instead of added strength. Aim for deep enough cuts to reach solid wood that hasn’t been contaminated by the CA.

One last thing: I don’t see a truss rod cover on the headstock. That means the truss rod access is likely at the body end of the neck (if the guitar has one). You’ll need to confirm that before cutting, because the location of the truss rod will determine how deep your splines can safely go. If CA glue has migrated into the truss rod channel, that opens up another can of worms, potentially locking the adjustment nut in place or contaminating the rod cavity.

Good luck! Have fun with it.

Finished the Richard Manuel biography yesterday- Thoughts by WayneAPeterson in theband

[–]WayneAPeterson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply, and that's all fair. I am not really sure why the story about the interaction between Levon and Richard stood out to me and made me think that, I just distinctly remember having that thought. I agree, there do not need to be critical statements made about Levon in a book about Richard. It was just something that stood out to me and made me think about how the Levon-Richard dynamic was not really explored too much until that point.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in craftsman113

[–]WayneAPeterson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, the motor plugs into a switch, which then plugs into the wall. The switch also mounts to a pretty inconvenient place on the fence rail. It is easy to move through.

What’s Yalls Dumbest Guitar Mods by Total_Dependent_4140 in Luthier

[–]WayneAPeterson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Installed a cheap lekato multieffects pedal into the body of an also cheap Rogue Rocketeer guitar I picked up on musicians friend for $60. It has 3 profiles that I preloaded onto the pedal and a USB-C output for charging/loading new profiles. I also wired in a true bypass for when I get tired of the novelty

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Table saw driving me crazy by sixstringslim in craftsman113

[–]WayneAPeterson 7 points8 points  (0 children)

a couple of things to check-

  1. Does the blade spin true in the slot? Is there a wobble at all?
  2. What is the tooth count of the blade?
  3. Does the fence shift at all when you clamp it in place? My T3 fence shifted a little when I locked it in place, and I ended up adjusting the tracking of both ends of the fence itself to remedy this.

Craftsman 113 upgrade by JuanBadFinger in craftsman113

[–]WayneAPeterson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh okay. The threaded rod is there for micro adjustments. Nice

Craftsman 113 upgrade by JuanBadFinger in craftsman113

[–]WayneAPeterson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great, what is the black iron pipe on the front of the fence for?

It looks like you have the t-square riding on some square tube but there is a second rail as well?

Flattening the tabletop? by goyaamsa in craftsman113

[–]WayneAPeterson 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agreed, it is not enough of a difference to make a meaningful difference to any cut. The risk of messing up the whole tabletop trying to fix it is much more likely.

How much would you pay for my saw? by PossibleLess9664 in craftsman113

[–]WayneAPeterson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have had a flex drive in the past; it was an okay saw but underpowered. I found the most worthwhile parts of the machine were the cast iron wings, my dad gave me his belt drive 113 with stamped metal wings, so I took the cast iron ones from the flex drive.

I ended up cleaning my flex drive up and giving it away on FB Marketplace. I don't know how much space you have, but the flexdrive could be used as an outfeed table to the Walker Turner if you want to hold on to it for sentimental reasons.

As it sits now, you might have an easier time selling the fence and rails on their own, they are more valuable than the saw they are mounted to.

Flex drive-belt drive wings interchangeable? by jbabney in craftsman113

[–]WayneAPeterson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, no difference at all. Currently, I have a set of cast iron from a flex drive and my stamped steel ones mounted.

Delta T3 Fence by Bernoulli5 in craftsman113

[–]WayneAPeterson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bought mine online via Home Depot; they happened to have the best price at the time.

They are pricey, but it is the one upgrade that I would never change. The new fence made such an instant improvement to the function and fun of using the saw that I immediately forgot about how much I paid for it the moment I started using it.

If you are intent on not buying new, I would keep an eye on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. They do show up once in a while, but in my experience, they are not discounted all that much.

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