On the backdide of the yard sticks, measure 24.75"; 25'; 25.5" (and any oddball scale lengths you might need) from the end of the sticks, and whenever you line up the end of the sticks with the nut slot, you'll be really close to the desired scale length intomation line. Now the scale length is usually measured on the centerline, but then it usually is a good idea to pull it back 2-4mm for intonation purposes especially on electrics (depending on the bridge of course).
You are kidding right? Maybe you were born without an irony gland! Although I do realise irony is a little know commodity on TH-cam comments. No offence intended. Bless you brother.
Stumbled across this vid as it pooped up on my feed, surprised your chanel hasn't come up before as I watch woodworking, luthier/guitar tech/builds all the time. Saw the title and had to watch, great idea!!! quickly looked at the replies and don't see (could have missed it) if anyone has asked if you've used this 'New" tool installing any bridges yet? If so how well does it work? Great Idea!!! Going to check out some of your other content, so far like it very much. Thanks for posting and sharing. Cheers!!
I converted my basement into my shop, rain, shine,or snow, I'm ready to go. Although I haven't installed a proper dust collection system, lol I cough and hack all through my projects.
Never used a yardstick like this, but I have used a long spirit-level (longer than your fret-board) as a straight edge for leveling frets. Simply glue on some wet/dry sandpaper using a prit-stick and you have an inexpensive fret-levelling tool.
Great idea, totally stealing this. Wonder if you could have used T-nuts for the anchors. They might stick out a bit on top, but I don't think that would interfere with the design. Thanks for sharing!
That's exactly what I was going to use. They would have stuck out the top. I didnt want that but like you said, it wouldn't affect it as long as it fit in the slots. Steal away my friend. Make it yours. 👍
Hey dont worry mate, the rest of the world uses imperial aswell. Even when its just on Ratchets with 1/2 , 1/4 adapters :D Jokes beside, the problems seems to be that if someone oders something with nice even imperial numbers, it will be more complicated to use metric for it. ofc not as complicated as the way around. If US goverment ever wants to change to metric, they should team up with tool companies to make a discount on exchanging old imperial tools to metric ones. Yes you will still need imperial aslong even one imp. screw exists, but you dont need duplicated tools then.
Epoxy smells so bad because of the additives. Pure epoxy has no discernible smell. The faster the dry and cure time the more additives and this the more smell
On the backdide of the yard sticks, measure 24.75"; 25'; 25.5" (and any oddball scale lengths you might need) from the end of the sticks, and whenever you line up the end of the sticks with the nut slot, you'll be really close to the desired scale length intomation line.
Now the scale length is usually measured on the centerline, but then it usually is a good idea to pull it back 2-4mm for intonation purposes especially on electrics (depending on the bridge of course).
Thats a good idea to measure it out ahead of time.
Nerdtastic. I see one in my future.. THANKS!
Currently working on my light aircraft built entirely of yardsticks and bin liners. Got to credit you for inspiring me. Thanks.
Wow, that sounds amazing. Good luck with it.
You are kidding right? Maybe you were born without an irony gland! Although I do realise irony is a little know commodity on TH-cam comments. No offence intended. Bless you brother.
Fantastic, frugal innovation.
Thanks, Its still holding up just fine.
Stumbled across this vid as it pooped up on my feed, surprised your chanel hasn't come up before as I watch woodworking, luthier/guitar tech/builds all the time. Saw the title and had to watch, great idea!!! quickly looked at the replies and don't see (could have missed it) if anyone has asked if you've used this 'New" tool installing any bridges yet? If so how well does it work? Great Idea!!! Going to check out some of your other content, so far like it very much.
Thanks for posting and sharing. Cheers!!
Excellent video!
I converted my basement into my shop, rain, shine,or snow, I'm ready to go. Although I haven't installed a proper dust collection system, lol I cough and hack all through my projects.
At least try to wear a dust mask. It helps a lot.
Used a yard stick to make a field expedient compass for large holes. But that's the only time but I just might one of these jigs. Good video!
Nice creative solve to a problem!
Great idea! I will need something like this.
It works pretty well for a couple yard sticks.
Yep. But if I build it it will have to be out of aluminum
Never used a yardstick like this, but I have used a long spirit-level (longer than your fret-board) as a straight edge for leveling frets. Simply glue on some wet/dry sandpaper using a prit-stick and you have an inexpensive fret-levelling tool.
I've heard of that myself. It's a great idea. 👍
Great Jig!!!!! Thank´s
very necessary thing for your tasks :)
Great jig
I imagine that those yard stick would be great as a fretboard for a cigar box guitar or ukulele
They sure would.
Used yard sticks on a small work bench as decorative face frames.
That's a cool idea. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Great idea, totally stealing this. Wonder if you could have used T-nuts for the anchors. They might stick out a bit on top, but I don't think that would interfere with the design. Thanks for sharing!
That's exactly what I was going to use. They would have stuck out the top. I didnt want that but like you said, it wouldn't affect it as long as it fit in the slots. Steal away my friend. Make it yours. 👍
thank you good idea
It works great. I still make careful measurements but this gets you real close.
im thumbs up #2 such a cool video have a safe weekend jeff lates
Thanks dude. You do the same. 👍
Hey dont worry mate, the rest of the world uses imperial aswell. Even when its just on Ratchets with 1/2 , 1/4 adapters :D Jokes beside, the problems seems to be that if someone oders something with nice even imperial numbers, it will be more complicated to use metric for it. ofc not as complicated as the way around. If US goverment ever wants to change to metric, they should team up with tool companies to make a discount on exchanging old imperial tools to metric ones. Yes you will still need imperial aslong even one imp. screw exists, but you dont need duplicated tools then.
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Epoxy smells so bad because of the additives. Pure epoxy has no discernible smell. The faster the dry and cure time the more additives and this the more smell