Brass Resonator guitar build | Ep 1 | Modifying a bandsaw to cut brass and a bunch of random news
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- I missed an opportunity to introduce this build on the video so that people who don't follow along every week are up to speed so... This is episode 1 of the brass resonator build. This is my 3rd resonator build, check out build 1 and 2 to get an idea how this will go.
I know you can buy bandsaws specifically for metal that run slower than this one did, but I don't like the footprint, size or shape of them, also... they look like they have small tables.
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Great Mod. ""Experiment, experiment, experiment". Remember he who never makes a mistake, never does anything! How can we progress if we don't try to do the impossible?
Great mod and great video 👍
Way-hey! On with #3, and great to see other people making resos from your CAD plans. All good, and can't wait to hear Django playing #2.
Great video as usual. Love all your videos, whether it's building the resonators or fixing/modifying machinery! Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍
Thank you!
Been enjoying your videos. I attempted my first resonator a few years ago. Slowly working on #4 now. I've used a jigsaw to cut out the top and back with some success. But you do go through blades. The hydroforming video was great. I've tried different ways at making the cover plate. But had the best results just using a hammer to shape it. I was amazed at the result you got.
Thanks. I need to start figuring out hammer forming. I think that's the only way I'm going to achieve the shape I want on the backs. Are hammer forming your backs?
You definitely don't waist any time between builds. Look like you got a great result on the bandsaw. I think I might have tried the motor/ pully the way it was. It turned slower but it would have more torque that way and maybe wouldn't bog down in the turns. I don't know I'm not remotely familiar with metal saws. See ya Wednesday. Happy trails.
Road trip! Hoping it goes well.
I read somewhere that you should have 3teeth in the material so thinner stock more tpi. Ignore it if I'm wrong😂😂😂😂😂😂
I've read that also but this material is so thin that I think 3 teeth is impossible. I haven't started looking at new blades yet, maybe today. Thanks.
Another good vid!
Nice work with the saw. Would it be worth making a zero-clearance insert to support the sheet closer to the blade?
Yes it would be totally worth it. Problem is that corian table I have on there does not have a recess to make a zero clearance insert. That is easily solved but unlikely I'll ever get to it 😁
More great stuff. I just did a long post about materials but it disappeared, might be good to chat on the Michael Messer Forum.
Pete T
Need some 0 clearance inserts on your bandsaw. Elemenates the space on the table and the blade
Yes I do, I was just using it yesterday thinking I need to make some for it. Thanks.
The faceplate was caulked on to stop the electrons escaping and gettin' ya in the middle of the night. Better put it back that way.
I want to see someone do some experiments with cone material
Yes - I think copper could be good.
That would be super interesting. I doubt I will ever get into spinning cones though. But who knows, never say never.
I thought titanium would be interesting
So, why are you cutting these tops yourself - I thought you had someone CNCing tops for you?
Ultimately it would save me a lot of money in shipping material around and buying CNC cutter consumables or paying for laser cutting if I cut them myself. These tops are very difficult to ship without damaging, you almost have to pack them between two thin pieces of plywood to keep them from getting bent, it's very expensive. I will always need laser cutting/CNC on the version with the f-holes even if it's brass, but the cutaway version with the grilles in the sound holes does not necessarily need to be laser or CNC cut so if I can get that process dialed in it will save a lot of cost. The other reason is the backs are a very simple shape without holes so if I could easily run it through the bandsaw and make the tabs I wouldn't have to have those made for me at all. I can't find a local source for cutting the brass versions for under $700 so I'm pretty motivated to figure out how to cut them myself. I'm hoping I don't end up buying a CNC setup but who knows.
@@Ninety2guits Thanks for that - I thought I had missed something along the line, there. Really keen to see how the brass version progresses.
Great personality - please tell me you're writing comedy in your professional life.
Lol, definitely not a professional comedian, actually being an engineer I'm probably the polar opposite. Glad you enjoy it.