Build record - wood backplate for MK ...

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Author Message terryc Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1604 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 3:36 am:    Okay I am going to make a wood backplate, obviously not continous 'cos I didn't have the original wood. So the vaneers arrived today, there are some nice vaneers here BUT which one would you people choose? Here is a pic of the back of the bass to give you an idea of the colour. Construction will start soon..... serialnumber12 Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 891 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 3:59 am:    that maple matches the neck. chuck Advanced Member Username: chuck Post Number: 261 Registered: 3-2005 Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 5:35 am:    None of the above, Get a piece of quarter sawn cheery, Just my opinion. Chuck. dlbydgtl Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 108 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 6:13 am:    Mahogany, with some clear polyurethane to darkin it a bit. jseitang Advanced Member Username: jseitang Post Number: 304 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 6:31 am:    oak with mahogany rim. sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1903 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 11:04 am:    HI Terry, I already know that you have wood working skills however I would choose to make a brass cover. If I were to choose wood I wood likely go for the Birdseye Maple with multiple coats of synthetic finish rubbed out nice. Have fun with your project. Wolf terryc Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1605 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 12:27 pm:    Thanks for suggestions guys the final choice will be a surprise but sonicus comes close!! Brass...well I did think of that but a brass plate 175 x 105 x 3mm would be very heavy adding to an already heavy bass! terryc Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1606 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 11:25 am:    OKay I have started the build.. Here is the set out of the woods This is sizing up the pieces with a card template I drew from the backplate Measuring the thickness with an electronic caliper First glue application Second glue application to next veneer Clamps in place Okay I will leave this to set for a couple of days and update you later Oh yes, this sign was bought for me by my son And this is my work bench.... Mica..do you think I qualify for a job at Alembic..please!!! jacko Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2946 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 2:48 am:    Was that a Father's day present Terry? My son bought me the book 'Bass Guitar for Dummies'. Wonder if he's trying to tell me something. Graeme terryc Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1610 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 9:31 am:    Graeme..no he bought me that last year..I always seem to fix his car for him. Anyway..the next phase Removed plate from clamps...an afterthought was that I should have put clingfilm between the scrap wood, the glue had gone onto them, managed to prise it apart with no damage using a Stanley knife Placed original plate for outline and screw holes I drilled the holes prior to cutting the shape, easier to clamp on the pedestal drill Cut the rough shape with jigsaw Shaped the edges with Dremel rotary tool with sandpaper bit Test fitting..perfect.. Sonicus..I agreed with your choice for the birds eye maple. Okay next step is the finish..call back soon artswork99 Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1527 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 9:35 am:    Cool! sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1909 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 10:23 am:    Terry , Very Nice! I am really quite happy that you liked the birds eye maple. Very cool . I will watch for your finish process. afrobeat_fool Advanced Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 328 Registered: 7-2009 Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 11:09 am:    Terry, How tight is that fit? Will the finish enlarge the plate? Nick mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7369 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 11:55 am:    Cool project! Don't forget to shield the inside of the plate after you apply the finish. terryc Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1611 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 12:04 pm:    Okay people, here is a taster, first application of polyurethane This is sprayed inside my 'portable spray booth' a box which folds down after use, the green you see is the result of spraying old lawnmower parts which I am re building(Qualcast Suffolk Punch for you UK guys) Afro..the fit is just negative of snug so the finish shouldn't be a problem, if it is I will cut it back Mica...yep I will shield the back after completion pauldo Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 627 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 4:03 pm:    Friggin' far out! That is awesome Terry - and even more so that you posted the whole deal here. Very cool - 8-) jacko Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2952 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 1:09 am:    looking pretty cool Terry. I'll be interested in seeing the lawnmower when it's done too. graeme mario_farufyno Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 704 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 9:20 am:    Just for curiosity sake (i'm terribly late to give my opinion now), but which wood is the top made? terryc Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1613 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 10:33 am:    The top of the bass??? bubinga The top of the plate - bird's eye maple(with some flame as well) georgie_boy Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 1022 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 9:10 am:    Where did you get the woods Terry???? george terryc Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1615 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 10:28 am:    georgie I got them from here http://www.woodveneeruk.co.uk/products.php?cat=12 Okay all finished, these pics were taken on a white background but I am going to leave it cure for a few days then install it on my bass and take a pic to show what it is like against the bass I used extra thick aluminium foil for the back here is the front mario_farufyno Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 705 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 2:35 pm:    Thanks Terry, I've just asked about the Bass Top because I thought it would be nice to match it with back plate (but this maple you choosed is awesome and your job ended neat, congrats!) (Message edited by mario farufyno on June 23, 2011) terryc Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1616 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 5:00 am:    Installed onto bass..looks pretty good methinks I have some burl walnut there so I may make another one!!! sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1916 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 6:33 am:    Terry, I think that the results of your efforts have paid off with a one of a kind backplate that accentuates your already outstanding Alembic Bass . To my eyes It looks excellent , first class ! lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4893 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 10:11 am:    Very cool! Bill, tgo serialnumber12 Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 897 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Sunday, June 26, 2011 - 4:44 am:    with that nice peice of wood you must now turn your back to the audience! growlypants New Username: growlypants Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2011 Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 4:39 pm:    Fantastic job!! mario_farufyno Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 706 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 5:57 am:    It looks like my Rogue's Top, now I need to make one of those! Outstanding job davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10251 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Monday, July 04, 2011 - 5:37 pm:    I agree with Bill; very cool! jack Advanced Member Username: jack Post Number: 308 Registered: 11-2005 Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 - 9:53 am:    I'm just trying to figure out where to put my order in! terryc Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1623 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 - 2:37 pm:    Okay people..many thanks for all the great comments, if you all decide to have a go then I hope my 'build record' helps you out. Jack...sorry but I would need the original plate to match up the screw holes but you never now I could be persuaded!!! Anyway I have made another and the face veneer is burl walnut, I have just rough cut it tonight and I will shape it off tomorrow with the Dremel tool, I will post a pic when it is completed. Again thanks for all the comments davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10256 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 - 3:07 pm:    Jack; the prices on the sign do seem pretty reasonable. jack Advanced Member Username: jack Post Number: 309 Registered: 11-2005 Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 8:02 am:    Dave - now that's funny! georgie_boy Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 1023 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 9:47 am:    Great job Tel!!!! George terryc Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1627 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2011 - 11:37 am:    Second one in burl walnut, needs another cutback with fine grade sandpaper and final coats. Comments???