making a cigar box guitar neck part 1

[fman600]

Thanks for your help. I was also wondering the measurements on the fingerboard. I hope my neck will turn out half as good as yours.

[fman600]

What are the measurments for the neck when you started?

[bigdaddysmojo]

@fman600 the neck is 1-1/2 x 3/4 x 32" the headstock starts out 3-1/8 x 9" x 5/8" and the through block is 14" x1-1/2 x 3/4 thanks!!

[bm3dufner]

I see, if you are serious about getting a good saw i would go with a cabinet saw, you can plan on spending $500 or more for a used one. I currentle own and operate a vintage delta rockwell contractors saw. it's alot heavier than modern contractor saws and does a great job. you can find these used in the $150 -$300 range. they are a good bang for your buck and they were made back when things were built to last. If you do this as just a hobby a contractors saw would suit you best. good luck.

[bm3dufner]

just a suggestion, your table saw seems a little loud and it bogged down a little while cutting the first piece. If you were to install a link belt you'll get better performance out of your table saw. they are a little pricey compared to other belts but it's worth it. they usually run about $23 at Harbor Frieght. Just thought I'd share. I found your video very helpful and will be starting on a couple guitars shortly.

[bigdaddysmojo]

@bm3dufner its a direct drive... I need to upgrade to a bigger , heavier duty table saw. I go through one of these bench top models every 12-18 months. I simply wear them out.

[profwaldo]

Well done man, great vid !

[bigdaddysmojo]

@profwaldo thanks!!

[bestillroy]

Yeah that's a really well done video demo. Thanks

[bigdaddysmojo]

@bestillroy Thanks!!

[mchardwick]

big D!! even though i can't draw draw a stick man straight on a piece of paper...i found this fasinating!!!!! awesome job

[talc89a]

Thank You!

[bigdaddysmojo]

@talc89a your welcome hope it helps

[rooster0327]

Thank you sooooo much for the vid I always have the most trouble with the neck do to my limited tools this will help me out a ton

[bigdaddysmojo]

@rooster0327 keep watching part two should help you some more!! Thanks

[oldguy537]

great video, easy to follow, thanks for sharing, I'm really looking forward to seeing more .. Tony

[bigdaddysmojo]

@oldguy537 nore on the way!! Thanks

[KiddBlues]

BDM.... Thanks a ton for the tutorial.  You make it seem so easy!! Built like a tank, I have no doubt.

[bigdaddysmojo]

@KiddBlues Thanks!, I do build them to stay

[ragtagbag]

What kind of wood are you using for the headstock and main part of the neck?

[bigdaddysmojo]

@ragtagbag this one is made from maple, its my preferred neck wood, you can use Oak or poplar, many others but maple to me is the best. thanks for watching

[ragtagbag]

@bigdaddysmojo

Where do you get your maple wood?

[bigdaddysmojo]

@ragtagbag most of the neck wood I get at home depot, when I buy curly maple and more exotic maples I get them on Ebay several good vendors on there.

[bluesdog88]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!!

[bigdaddysmojo]

@bluesdog88 Thanks... there more to come...

[RcUniverseGuy]

sweet ive been waiting for this. Great instructional!

[bigdaddysmojo]

@RcUniverseGuy glad you liked it, more will follow !! Thanks for watching