Author Topic: Build record - wood backplate for MK Signature (Read 629 times)

terryc · « **on:** June 18, 2011, 03:36:13 AM »

Okay I am going to make a wood backplate, obviously not continous 'cos I didn't have the original wood. So the vaneers arrived today, there are some nice vaneers here BUT which one would you people choose?

Here is a pic of the back of the bass to give you an idea of the colour.

Construction will start soon.....

serialnumber12 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2011, 03:59:59 AM »

that maple matches the neck.

chuck · « **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2011, 05:35:53 AM »

None of the above, Get a piece of quarter sawn cheery, Just my opinion.

Chuck.

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2011, 06:13:53 AM »

Mahogany, with some clear polyurethane to darkin it a bit.

jseitang · « **Reply #4 on:** June 18, 2011, 06:31:50 AM »

oak with mahogany rim.

sonicus · « **Reply #5 on:** June 18, 2011, 11:04:23 AM »

HI Terry, I already know that you have wood working skills however I would choose to make a brass cover. If I were to choose wood I wood likely go for the Birdseye Maple with multiple coats of synthetic finish rubbed out nice. Have fun with your project.

Wolf

terryc · « **Reply #6 on:** June 18, 2011, 12:27:48 PM »

Thanks for suggestions guys the final choice will be a surprise but sonicus comes close!!
Brass...well I did think of that but a brass plate 175 x 105 x 3mm would be very heavy adding to an already heavy bass!

terryc · « **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2011, 11:25:31 AM »

OKay I have started the build.. Here is the set out of the woods

This is sizing up the pieces with a card template I drew from the backplate

Measuring the thickness with an electronic caliper

First glue application

Second glue application to next veneer

Clamps in place

Okay I will leave this to set for a couple of days and update you later Oh yes, this sign was bought for me by my son

And this is my work bench....

Mica..do you think I qualify for a job at Alembic..please!!!

jacko · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2011, 02:48:27 AM »

Was that a Father's day present Terry? My son bought me the book 'Bass Guitar for Dummies'. Wonder if he's trying to tell me something.

Graeme

terryc · « **Reply #9 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:31:41 AM »

Graeme..no he bought me that last year..I always seem to fix his car for him. Anyway..the next phase Removed plate from clamps...an afterthought was that I should have put clingfilm between the scrap wood, the glue had gone onto them, managed to prise it apart with no damage using a Stanley knife

Placed original plate for outline and screw holes

I drilled the holes prior to cutting the shape, easier to clamp on the pedestal drill

Cut the rough shape with jigsaw

Shaped the edges with Dremel rotary tool with sandpaper bit

Test fitting..perfect..

Sonicus..I agreed with your choice for the birds eye maple. Okay next step is the finish..call back soon

artswork99 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:35:56 AM »

Cool!

sonicus · « **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:23:02 AM »

Terry , Very Nice! I am really quite happy that you liked the birds eye maple. Very cool . I will watch for your finish process.

afrobeat_fool · « **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2011, 11:09:52 AM »

Terry, How tight is that fit? Will the finish enlarge the plate?

Nick

mica · « **Reply #13 on:** June 21, 2011, 11:55:07 AM »

Cool project! Don't forget to shield the inside of the plate after you apply the finish.

terryc · « **Reply #14 on:** June 21, 2011, 12:04:59 PM »

Okay people, here is a taster, first application of polyurethane

This is sprayed inside my 'portable spray booth' a box which folds down after use, the green you see is the result of spraying old lawnmower parts which I am re building(Qualcast Suffolk Punch for you UK guys)

Afro..the fit is just negative of snug so the finish shouldn't be a problem, if it is I will cut it back
Mica...yep I will shield the back after completion

Author Topic: Build record - wood backplate for MK Signature (Read 629 times)

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