your insight into why you ROUND THE EDGES of the spool clamps was highly educational and a "nod" towards the attention to detail and patience that is so important to this work. Thank you.
Just a suggestion. Look on a craft supply website for wooden wheels for cars. I think they come in pine and oak and they're already drilled and the edges are rounded. There pretty cheap too. Save a lot of time.
I made a similar set some time ago, lined with cork. Made the rods with a 4' section cut up - instead of carriage bolts. Those wing nuts were really expensive in my area though. Still, way cheaper than buying a set.
so for acoustic guitar building it does not matter about the actual length of the piece of wood? you used a half inch cut disc , i see many using a inch wood rod so if its hard wood it will be fine ? I want to sue them clamps also for clamping electric guitar tops in the future too. What size coach bolt do you recommend m5 or ? thanks
what was your carriage bolt thickness? I bought 8mm one, but I realized that my holesaw arbor drill bit size is 6.3mm. where you using your carriage bolt with 6mm?
Thanks Mike, I would assume so... I never tried it... My only concern would be for the wearing of the centre hole in the long run, being a softer wood. If this happens the clamping action would be less I would think.. Let me know how it works out if you go that way..
Hi, I made spool clamps with dewel. I think your way is far better than my way. Whats call for thethick round washer you were using when you hammering, i want to buy them.
Michael D welcome to the channel Michael. I'm sure soft wood would work also. The center hole may wear out making the disc wooble over time though. I used oak because that's what I had on hand!
Tetrachromia I will continue making videos of this build as soon as I'm done building the custom Octave Mandolin in building for a customer right now.. here's a link to the playlist ruclips.net/p/PLAoIsxfenTwYWTdxDy6WIon8oNYdaWi50 . I'm also in the process of moving to a different house/shop. So the next build video will be down the road. There will be for sure Mandolin and mandola video build in the future, amongst other things.. enjoy!!
you sem to be a pretty accomplished instrument builder. Coulfd you use hide glue instead of Aliphatic resin or white glue If you wanted to build with traditional techniques?
Of course, I could... But I like the simplicity and workability of the original titebond for those projects. All glue or resins have their pro and con. If I ever go traditional it would mean for me to remove all power tools from the equation and I'm not sure it's something I'm willing to do. For me traditional is a all in deal. Thanks for your comment...cheers
+rimmersbryggeri I'm sorry, I misunderstood your question ... The original mandolin family by Gibson were hot hide glued together. So traditionally yes they were. For everybody that wants to make there own I would recommend AR glue or hide glue for the whole construction. I would definitely stay away from PVA glue as the join have more chances to creep overtime. Depending on your wood choice you may need epoxy for oily back joint.. In the guitar making industry they have been using AR for a long time so depending on where tradition starts for you is where you want to look into. I also know it's not well regarded if you make a violin and do not use hide glue. ( traditions). Hope it helps..
Tomy Hovington Very good answer. I take it english is not your firs language either? Some time when i have shop I will try both methods. What about pva for things like bridges and fretboards that may need to be taken off for service?
+rimmersbryggeri AR glue can be soften with heat so for the bridge I would use AR no question asked, for the fretboard I would also go with AR but I do believe that PVA would work here...you are right I am French Canadian , so English is my second language :)
The jig you made to route the roundover is worth the whole video alone. Great work!
+Lloyd Pittonet Thanks Lloyd .. Simple jigs are the best.. glad you were able to get something out of the video, and thanks for watching!
Actually just spent half an hour looking for this video to remember how that jig worked! Worth it! :)
your insight into why you ROUND THE EDGES of the spool clamps was highly educational and a "nod" towards the attention to detail and patience that is so important to this work. Thank you.
Thanks Andrew
Merci de partager votre savoir. Vidéo très réussie! Je vais fabriquer ces serres pour réparer et recoller la table d'harmonie de mon violoncelle.
Just a suggestion. Look on a craft supply website for wooden wheels for cars. I think they come in pine and oak and they're already drilled and the edges are rounded. There pretty cheap too. Save a lot of time.
+michmvp Thanks for the tip... Never actually thought of that...
I made a similar set some time ago, lined with cork. Made the rods with a 4' section cut up - instead of carriage bolts. Those wing nuts were really expensive in my area though. Still, way cheaper than buying a set.
You are one slick Willey you've got some great ideas !
Great video
Nice spool clamps
I lost it when you threw the dowel. 😂
wonderful video and a clear explanation, thanks Tomy!
Thank you Maurice!
Excellent!
so for acoustic guitar building it does not matter about the actual length of the piece of wood? you used a half inch cut disc , i see many using a inch wood rod so if its hard wood it will be fine ? I want to sue them clamps also for clamping electric guitar tops in the future too. What size coach bolt do you recommend m5 or ?
thanks
Nice tips!
what was your carriage bolt thickness? I bought 8mm one, but I realized that my holesaw arbor drill bit size is 6.3mm. where you using your carriage bolt with 6mm?
Yes, mine are1/4” (6mm)
You could potentially just drill another bigger hole in the one made by arbor bit...
Nice work!
+jessewaho6o9 Thanks..
nice filter dad
This is the best spool clamp video by far! Do you think that this method would work well using 2 x 4s?
Thanks Mike, I would assume so... I never tried it... My only concern would be for the wearing of the centre hole in the long run, being a softer wood. If this happens the clamping action would be less I would think.. Let me know how it works out if you go that way..
+Nick LoBosco Sorry Nick, just realized I called you Mike...Not too sure why?
Nice work, how many do you recommend/need for a guitar? Thanks for sharing your ideas.
I have 25 , seems to be enough. Maybe 30 to be on the safe side..
Hi, I made spool clamps with dewel. I think your way is far better than my way. Whats call for thethick round washer you were using when you hammering, i want to buy them.
I made the metal one out of round steel bar.. don’t think you can buy them...
I just subscribed to your channel!
are hardwoods preferable in this application?
Michael
Michael D welcome to the channel Michael. I'm sure soft wood would work also. The center hole may wear out making the disc wooble over time though. I used oak because that's what I had on hand!
The longer set would work just fine on narrower sides.
Just takes a long time to setup. With 2 sets you save a bunch of time.
Could you do a video series of making a Mandola or Mandolin?
Tetrachromia I will continue making videos of this build as soon as I'm done building the custom Octave Mandolin in building for a customer right now.. here's a link to the playlist ruclips.net/p/PLAoIsxfenTwYWTdxDy6WIon8oNYdaWi50 . I'm also in the process of moving to a different house/shop. So the next build video will be down the road. There will be for sure Mandolin and mandola video build in the future, amongst other things.. enjoy!!
do you think it is absolutely necessary to make them round.
I think it prevents the possibility of marking the surface. If misaligned a corner could possibly dent the soundboard and or backside.
you sem to be a pretty accomplished instrument builder. Coulfd you use hide glue instead of Aliphatic resin or white glue If you wanted to build with traditional techniques?
Of course, I could... But I like the simplicity and workability of the original titebond for those projects. All glue or resins have their pro and con. If I ever go traditional it would mean for me to remove all power tools from the equation and I'm not sure it's something I'm willing to do. For me traditional is a all in deal. Thanks for your comment...cheers
Tomy Hovington I didnt mean you as in you. I meant you as in all of us. Like in would they traditionally have used hide glue.
+rimmersbryggeri I'm sorry, I misunderstood your question ... The original mandolin family by Gibson were hot hide glued together. So traditionally yes they were. For everybody that wants to make there own I would recommend AR glue or hide glue for the whole construction. I would definitely stay away from PVA glue as the join have more chances to creep overtime. Depending on your wood choice you may need epoxy for oily back joint.. In the guitar making industry they have been using AR for a long time so depending on where tradition starts for you is where you want to look into. I also know it's not well regarded if you make a violin and do not use hide glue. ( traditions). Hope it helps..
Tomy Hovington
Very good answer. I take it english is not your firs language either? Some time when i have shop I will try both methods. What about pva for things like bridges and fretboards that may need to be taken off for service?
+rimmersbryggeri AR glue can be soften with heat so for the bridge I would use AR no question asked, for the fretboard I would also go with AR but I do believe that PVA would work here...you are right I am French Canadian , so English is my second language :)