making a cigar box guitar neck part 1

part 1 of making a cigar box guitar neck. topics covered scarf joints, headstocks, through blocks basic glue up.

[@BrassLock]

I like your commentary, clear focus shots, use of templates and jigs. You are generous with your encouragement. Thank You Sir!

[@yeertletheturtle9661]

One of the best demonstration videos I have seen on building a cigar box guitar neck. The other videos are awesome as well. Thanks!

[@tomtemple1890]

Excellent set of videos. I watched part 1 through 4 and found the production quality very good. The instructional details make these better than most. Thanks for posting them. I'll reference them many times.

[@KiddBlues]

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

[@attuneu]

great video,if I had a drill press and drum sander I would cut a relief for the drum with a hole saw,lock my spindle down and then my headstock would be flat on the table for sanding,thanks for your great work and for sharing it.

[@williamamos209]

Thanks for the lesson. This looks so fun. That's what guitar is really about!

[@74dartman13]

Really nice necks! I make mine with one piece, through the body, with a glued on fretboard. Close to yours. I like your scarf joint idea better than my design, because with yours, you can create some cool headstocks! I may have to give it a try!👍😎🎸🎶

[@crackerjack3359]

Good job. Your method is very close to mine. Might I suggest that when you sand the edge of the head stock that you lift the table so the sanding drum is below the top of your block of wood at the edge of the block. Then you can rest the head stock flat of the block to sand.

[@jimmyvespas]

scroll saw footage reminded me of high school. Trippy man

[@Cmoth040]

Needs a new blade, it's scorching the wood and he's having to apply too much pressure for it to cut.

[@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

[@oldguy537]

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

[@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

[@arbonac]

I commissioned Dan Sleep to make me a guitar box that uses an old license plate on the face of the guitar. It is a 3 string model, but I believe that he can make any number of strings needed. My little tag guitar is sweet and fun to play.

[@bestillroy]

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

[@Cmoth040]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you. I put off changing blades on my band-saw too... hint-hint. :)

[@chrispalmer1255]

Love the video. Really connected the dots for me... Any special kind of glue?

[@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.

[@bigpaul5528]

Like your videos very much, great commentary. currently I can't afford the precision saw like you have, could it be done with a hand held jigsaw?

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

17:27 ... I'm surprised you don't get the headstock slipping down the joint with the wet glue using only those 3 clamps (or do you?) Other builders I've seen use either pins/dowel in the joint or secure the two pieces to the flat workbench and use stop blocks to prevent the slipping.

[@bobbygregory4223]

any chance that you have posted a plan for your scarf jig? Great video!

[@REDufner]

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.

[@amcrebelfan]

I would love templates too. Anyway to buy the two?

[@profwaldo]

Well done man, great vid !

[@victorfiore6332]

Would this design for a neck if bigger being strong enough to be able to be a bass guitar neck??

[@DasDeeds]

+fman600 @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!!

[@DragonUlises]

hEY, AMIGO, SOY COLOMBIANO, ME HA GUSTADO MUCHO SU VIDEO, ME GUSTARIA TENER DETALLE DE LAS MEDIDAS PRECISAS, Y SI ES DEL CASO UN METODO PARA TOCARLO.

[@ragtagbag]

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

[@ronaldlynch188]

Do you sell those and if so how much

[@REDufner]

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.

[@fman600]

What are the measurments for the neck when you started?

[@dougkeen1982]

What is the finished neck width? Length of the finished top of the neck?

[@inkpusher11]

Can I purchase the headstock template copies from you? Thanks!

[@ragtagbag]

@bigdaddysmojo Where do you get your maple wood?

[@stijnxd]

What are the dimensions you use for the neck?

[@edperry4235]

Wouldn't you want some scrap wood between your neck and the clamps?

[@arthurbrown7501]

I can't find Part 3 and 4?

[@ossu.entertainment5761]

great vid! thank you Sir!

[@rockx239]

Any for sale

[@aleksandrantropov2052]

Очень интересно !

[@ronmiller7916]

Salt your joint!

[@jimmyhaley727]

typically ,,, basically ,,, boy,, had a dime for each time he used these over worked words,,, i could buy a ready made box guitar,,, ehehehhehe,,, ole USN vet