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Interesting to see some one do it. sheer lunacy though.

I think that's a pretty quick way to screw an otherwise great acoustic.


cheers, Stu

I was on another forum ( Yep, I cheated on you :shock: ) and a question was posed to me in regards to my method of compound radiussing and whether there are other methods to do this. I guess first I should spill the way I achieve these and hopefullly you guys may have other ways to achieve the same ...

I always preferred to get my own beers anyway. I'd get clipped over the ear for asking the missus to get me a beer when I'm workshoppin' it. it's always just a couple of steps behind me at the workbench. :wink: I wouldn't mind one of those St Bernards with the barrel around their necks to follow me ...

Welcome to the forum Brian.
Glad to hear you made it through Renovations intact.

So that is the old workshop. Brings back a few memories....good ones.
Have you got your new workshop set up yet ?


cheers, Stu

Good to hear you're back out there. Lets face it, You need the work cos there's still more tonewood out there to buy in the future and I'm sure you've got a few places you could stash 'em. :lol: This could be a great time to take aboard some shell, a jewellers saw, a couple of files and come up with...

Well done, Lillian.
It's always great to hear of a big win !!!!!

From what Toejam has mentioned, it sounds like you paid a pittance
for it compared to us guys over yonder.

cheers, Stu

WHATTT!!!!!!.......................And you didn't snot him one ?

C'mom admit it, you wanted to


Another sterling example of backward customer service.

That looks like it's a lot bigger than my garage. Must be nice to have that sort of elbow room. Though I shouldn't complain. When mates come over and look at my set up they are in awe, so I suppose we just need to work with what we have. At least it's not working in the loo, hey Hesh? :lol: Thanks ...

I just posted these pics in another forum and thought I'd share with you guys as well. http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k68/oztradie/stuff/DSC02017.jpg http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k68/oztradie/stuff/DSC02018.jpg http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k68/oztradie/stuff/DSC02021.jpg http://i85.phot...

I agree with loading your drummy up with 80 grit. I've got a Twin drum sander using 80 grit on the entry drum , 120 grit on the finishing drum and I'm finding the 80 grit lasts a heck of a lot longer than the 120 grit. In fact I haven't changed the 80 grit drum yet, whereas I've changed the 120 grit...

Sorry to hear you're getting the run around. Frustration must be eating you up at the moment, I'd imagine.
This sub-continental fella could well have a place in the other thread Martin started about dodgy suppliers. !!!

I'm happy to wait as well, Bob.

cheers, Stu

Most of my machinery is from Carbatec. The majority of stuff I picked up myself but the bigger ones like my twin drum drum sander I relied on them to deliver. On the third failed attempt, I rang them up with a fair case of the cranky-pants , hired a caged trailer and did all the grunt work myself. M...

That sounds like a plausible scenario, Allen. Overcorrection and settling in past the preferred point. The only other major problem would be major humidity changes, maybe brought about by going from a humid area to a well airconditioned room. (like a wall unit. Dries out the air damn quick) A trusse...

I must admit I watched that when it was posted but totally forgot about that one being in the tute section. Shoulda had a man's look eh . :oops: Thanks Kim, always there to set things back on course. Hey TigerMyrtle, any chance of seeing pics of your re-saw set-up down at the mill ? Aww................

A very cunning plan by Deano to find out what's worth stealing from your sheds !!! He's been using my 17" bandsaw at my place but I haven't geared it for re-sawing tops .........yet.:oops: This could be the kick in the pants I need to finally get her tweaked to perfection !! Any good books or tutori...

Just out of curiosity, Allen.
Considering cowboys of the ole' wild west wore chaps too,
I'm wondering whether you also end up getting that bow-leg, wide-gaited walk when you hop off the scooter, maybe not too dissimilar to a cowboy after dismounting from his mighty steed ?

Some of these local businesses arent very clued up. Im quite happy to pay a few more dollars for an item from the US if it means I get what I order and I get kept informed of progress of the order. The bottom line is Im willing to PAY for good service <==== Australian suppliers take note. I totally...

Allen, Hesh and the Phantom.

The three Amigos

It's kinda hard to tell if those chaps are the backless type.
Got any pics of you standing , Allen ?


Nice piece of machinery, too.

That's very sad to hear you going through hell, Kim. :cry: Thankyou for going to such lengths in posting the full account of things. It's got to be the longest single post in existence, but also compelling reading. Worth every word and then some. I've always understood the dangers of chemical absorp...

kiwigeo wrote:Tims actually busy loading the 5000 Master Grade tops into the semi ready for their trip over to Adelaide.

Ahem................make that 4999, Martin.

You gotta show a pic. of the big warehouse you keep all your stuff in
one day.

of ..............course (slaps forehead) The Tardis !!!!!

B.T.W. the tardis was really just an enlargened genetically modified handbag.

What !?? No roof racks on the wagon ?

Dunno how the hell you fit them all in..........unless you strapped them to the sides of the camry too.

Well done, Matthew

You must be rapt with how she's turning out.
It's a credit to all the R & D you put into her .

Keep posting these babies, 'cos I really like
seeing what considerations are required compared to other
types of instruments.

cheers, Stu

That's very nice, Bob. Can't believe you left this one hanging for so long !!!! What's the neck/ fretboard to be ? That's going to be a big decider on what binding treatment to tie the whole package in. That top would look great tinted blue , with a slightly darker blue sunburst around the edges wou...