Cambridge special.

[Bryan Norfolk]

If you're put off making the box sections in wood due to complexity don't worry. I made a cup body tub as a trial run (never have made the second as yet) The box sections needed a 3/4 inch square piece of ash for the top and bottom, these I steamed using a drainpipe plumbed into a wallpaper stripper. Then the vertical members are all straight, just cut to shape. Support it as gluing together and hey presto, I'd say a day in total and felt very strong once made.

Hi Mark, thanks for the encouragement.Any idea where I might get some drawings please?
Rgds Gene

If you are still considering building a Cambridge type Special, these photos may help. They show the inside of the two sides of the body illustrating the position of the ash frame. Also shown are the metal supports used on each side for additional strength. The postions of these supports are shown roughly in light blue on one of the sides.











Bryan

Hi Bryan, I did mail you, no response so assume you didn't get it?
Rgds

I have not received an email. The parts that I displayed are no longer in my possession but I am happy to discuss details.
Bryan