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by Fisherman
Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:59 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New Flamenco Blanca
Replies: 9
Views: 29724

Re: New Flamenco Blanca

Beautiful guitar Steve - that’s a fine sounding flamenco!
by Fisherman
Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:31 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: King billy & Amboyna nylon
Replies: 14
Views: 22548

Re: King billy & Amboyna nylon

Maple fretboard on a classical…. ridiculous! I love it! Actually everything about this guitar works beautifully, esp like the rosette and matching inlay. Great to see such creativity and a very modern classical
by Fisherman
Fri Nov 19, 2021 11:51 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Wife's permission
Replies: 3
Views: 3109

Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Wife's permission

Haha this did make me laugh, Robbie. Some tips for this really quite serious topic tho…. the following lines may prove useful: 1. It’s often cheaper in the long run to buy a better quality product… 2. Safety is important. This tool is really much safer and id like to keep all my fingers. 3. It’s ver...
by Fisherman
Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Drum sander
Replies: 13
Views: 10619

Re: Drum sander

Thanks for the info Jeremy I was told that the earliest the Laguna would be back in stock was the end of Jan 2022, so I’ve just now placed an order for the Timbecon machine. There was another similar-spec’d machine available locally (digital readout built in, 4inch dust ports, etc) but it was $500 m...
by Fisherman
Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:36 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Drum sander
Replies: 13
Views: 10619

Re: Drum sander

Thanks guys - helpful advice
by Fisherman
Sun Nov 07, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Drum sander
Replies: 13
Views: 10619

Re: Drum sander

The Jet 22-44 looks like a good unit (and I’ve considered it as there’s an older one advertised second hand for a couple of grand) but I think my limited working space means I need a 16-32 size that I can shift around as needed. The Carbatec branded model (not in stock) works to a minimum of 3mm acc...
by Fisherman
Sun Nov 07, 2021 12:52 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Drum sander
Replies: 13
Views: 10619

Drum sander

Hi folks I’m looking for a new 16/32 size drum sander and it seems there’s pretty limited availability at the moment. Does anyone have experience with Sherwood brand- sold by Timbecon? Price seems ok and it comes with dual dust ports. My previous unit was an older Jet Performax 16/32 which worked pr...
by Fisherman
Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Guitar
Replies: 5
Views: 6740

Re: Guitar

Yep, that sounds brilliant! Could listen to that all day
by Fisherman
Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:19 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Guitar
Replies: 5
Views: 6740

Re: Guitar

Love the look of this guitar. Simple but not simple at all. And that dark Blackwood... beautiful.

Do u have a sound clip of this one or a similar build? Would be interested to hear how it sounds.
by Fisherman
Sat Apr 03, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Soprano ukulele - Spruce/Mahogany
Replies: 0
Views: 10322

Soprano ukulele - Spruce/Mahogany

Soprano ukulele Spruce (Engelmann) / Mahogany / ebony bindings It's been a little while between builds due to moving to Brisbane + setting up a workshop again, so I took on a 'smaller' project... a soprano ukulele. I still haven't got all the machinery sorted yet, so it was mostly back to hand tools...
by Fisherman
Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:37 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Sitka & blackwood OM 14fret falcate
Replies: 22
Views: 23876

Re: Sitka & blackwood OM 14fret falcate

Nice Trent, definitely a unique look to this instrument... Very cool

Just as an aside noting the reference to kitchen sink.... I did actually cut up one of those a while back for the Corian and have been using that for a while now for saddles....
by Fisherman
Wed Feb 10, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Identifying wood
Replies: 23
Views: 20675

Re: Identifying wood

Could it be celery top pine?
by Fisherman
Sat Jan 30, 2021 9:13 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Ziricote Spruce Classical #155
Replies: 7
Views: 8651

Re: Ziricote Spruce Classical #155

Beautiful guitar! That does look like some pretty special spruce.....
by Fisherman
Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:33 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New workshop to be
Replies: 17
Views: 13578

Re: New workshop to be

Congratulations Trent, that's very exciting!
by Fisherman
Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:50 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Stabilising wood
Replies: 7
Views: 7584

Re: Stabilising wood

Thanks for the responses all, I do have some hide glue sitting around but havent tried it yet. I don't think I could wick titebond into the cracks, so CA glue it is.

Do any of you think that laminating the back is required in this case? I was seriously considering that option, so am glad I asked!
by Fisherman
Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:43 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Stabilising wood
Replies: 7
Views: 7584

Stabilising wood

Hi Brains Trust A while back I purchased a set of cocobolo which, while pretty, has some issues. It had a twist, was poorly sawn (5mm to 9mm in places), and has several small (bookmatched) cracks. I've managed to straighten it out and glue it up, and am now hoping to stabilise the cracks before thic...
by Fisherman
Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Tassie member(Don't hold that against me!!)
Replies: 23
Views: 2185330

Re: New Tassie member(Don't hold that against me!!)

Wow, that's a fantastic looking instrument! Great job on the build.
by Fisherman
Sun Oct 11, 2020 4:30 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Brisbane humidity
Replies: 16
Views: 14487

Re: Brisbane humidity

Getting there. Stud wall with a sliding door to stop the draughts and dust + noise reducing insulation between rafters. Now to choose a colour for the workshop... Have also purchased a portable dehumidifier. Posting now before plugging in the dehumid just in case it doesn't work as planned! On track...
by Fisherman
Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:37 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Classical Guitar Tuners Creaking and Binding Up
Replies: 13
Views: 12305

Re: Classical Guitar Tuners Creaking and Binding Up

I use a bit of bar soap in the holes to lubricate. Seems to work...
by Fisherman
Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Brisbane humidity
Replies: 16
Views: 14487

Re: Brisbane humidity

Thanks Ross for the great explanation of how dehumidifiers work. I was thinking an air conditioner as well just to keep the room cool when working. I'm planning to wall off the staircase shortly with a sliding door at the bottom and a wall alongside it. That should stop the dust going up into the re...
by Fisherman
Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:46 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Brisbane humidity
Replies: 16
Views: 14487

Re: Brisbane humidity

Thanks guys, I'm going to try to control the whole space. As I understand it an air cond unit will be needed and maybe a dehumidifier too. Do U think all walls and the ceiling will need additional insulation? If so what product is best for this?
by Fisherman
Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:24 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Brisbane humidity
Replies: 16
Views: 14487

Re: Brisbane humidity

Thanks Alan, that's a neat solution.

Trent - Google tells me that is only 9 minutes from my house ... Would be great to visit someday!
by Fisherman
Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Brisbane humidity
Replies: 16
Views: 14487

Re: Brisbane humidity

Thanks guys for the advice, sounds like there are a few workable options. It may come down to what materials are available on gumtree at a reasonable price etc. Looks like I can get some quite large (2.7m high...) freezer panels etc at a good price, which may open up the idea of converting the carpo...
by Fisherman
Mon Sep 07, 2020 5:27 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Medium Body Falcate
Replies: 9
Views: 10513

Re: Medium Body Falcate

Really nice.... That's a classy looking instrument!
by Fisherman
Mon Sep 07, 2020 5:21 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Brisbane humidity
Replies: 16
Views: 14487

Re: Brisbane humidity

If U can imagine it without the clutter..... Here's the workspace
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