jamiepage
Western Thunderer
These frets were cut out this afternoon using a window/door/window plasticard pattern on the pantograph miller. The pattern had originally been used to produce some 10mm (sorry, not 1/32) panels and I played around with the ratios to produce these 13.5mm (/foot for G3) frets. Both the original 10mm panels and these larger ones were produced by sliding the blank coach side between two parallel runners on the pantograph table to pre- marked datums at which point the panels were cut out. Pleased to say that some initial experimentation with arm lengths produced nicely rectangular sides with no bowing and accumulated length was held within 1mm overall (c.0.03%). The master was cobbled together with plasticard shapes at twice the G1 requirement and has now worn out due to so much use.
The next burst of enthusiasm may see these frets mounted on the inner outers, bolections fitted and window blanks cut through.
I guess it just shows how a pantograph miller and a simple pattern can be used to produce coach side frets with repetitive detail. Mind you, I do prefer the idea of programming a machine to do it and wish I knew how. And wish I had one.
Actually, I am also building up door, pair of window, and window end panels with the idea of having them resin cast for assembly that way. Not sure which route would ultimately be quicker.
Eiher way, have also just received some beautiful strip Jelutong, 1/2 inch x 3/16, pretty well perfect for the 11 inches x 4.5 inch underframe solebars, headstocks etc.
The last photo also shows a G1 version, slightly more advanced in construction but also awaiting another burst of enthusiasm.
The next burst of enthusiasm may see these frets mounted on the inner outers, bolections fitted and window blanks cut through.
I guess it just shows how a pantograph miller and a simple pattern can be used to produce coach side frets with repetitive detail. Mind you, I do prefer the idea of programming a machine to do it and wish I knew how. And wish I had one.
Actually, I am also building up door, pair of window, and window end panels with the idea of having them resin cast for assembly that way. Not sure which route would ultimately be quicker.
Eiher way, have also just received some beautiful strip Jelutong, 1/2 inch x 3/16, pretty well perfect for the 11 inches x 4.5 inch underframe solebars, headstocks etc.
The last photo also shows a G1 version, slightly more advanced in construction but also awaiting another burst of enthusiasm.