Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

I have done a lot of very intricate wood carving with power tools and small burrs. I would try a dremel and do some fine dentistry on the CF bar.
No chance of burns or further splitting.

I have seen the ALS and Stewmac gear. LMI looks the closest thing I am looking for. I tried some wood dye today but it is only water based and did not penetrate enough. May need some spirit based stuff and heat it up. It is sooooo good to have such high profile guys giving me feed back. I should hav...

Thanks guys No, I would not use anything other than wood for bindings but was thinking more of thin coloured purfling (reds and blues) to enhance the edges and other fine inlay work. I make my own bindings and have been thinking perhaps I can wood dye these but was concerned with bleeding in the glu...

Hi All I have been a silent member for 2 years and have decided to "come out of the Woodpile". I build and play Ukuleles and am slowly building my skills. I would like to access some coloured plastics suitable for enhancing bindings and inlay. Could anyone point me in the right direction on suitable...