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- Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:03 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Shop listening recommendations
- Replies: 13
- Views: 50446
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:09 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Shop listening recommendations
- Replies: 13
- Views: 50446
Re: Shop listening recommendations
Sorry to disappoint Martin, but Lower Barrington is in Tassie.
So the search continues
Cheers
So the search continues
Cheers
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:11 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Shop listening recommendations
- Replies: 13
- Views: 50446
Re: Shop listening recommendations
Some new material for listening - great! Thanks Ros, I worked as a service tech. so the valve amp set is a good recommendation from you. I'm obviously much older than you Joel as I only recognised a handful of names on your recommendations - but that was what I was hoping for - some refreshing mater...
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:15 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Shop listening recommendations
- Replies: 13
- Views: 50446
Shop listening recommendations
I'm running out of ideas as to what to play in the shop. When tasks need full concentration I prefer something that's not too attention-grabbing. At other times (like cleaning up and sharpening) I enjoy a podcasts or something more engaging. Rather than influencing suggestions with some hint of my p...
- Tue Apr 11, 2023 10:49 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Carbatec 400m Drum Sander Problem
- Replies: 35
- Views: 44997
Re: Carbatec 400m Drum Sander Problem
I've always struggled with this. I found the lever had two tensions and I was only moving it half-way. I found that considerable force was needed to open the jaw all the way. It's quite hard on the finger and sometimes needs several attempts. Also, Is that spring loaded bolt protruding from the rhs ...
- Sun Jun 12, 2022 5:02 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Sanding belt cleaners
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6614
Re: Sanding belt cleaners
I tried a few chemicals and wire brush with the drum running.
It sent a shower of sparks down the 100mm dust extractor hose.
Is there much risk in that?
I disconnected the hose just to err on the safe side.
Cheers
It sent a shower of sparks down the 100mm dust extractor hose.
Is there much risk in that?
I disconnected the hose just to err on the safe side.
Cheers
- Sun Apr 24, 2022 10:39 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Macrocarpa for neck
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4329
Macrocarpa for neck
Hi Folks,
I found lots of older discussions on using macrocarpa for the body, but is it suitable for a steel string acoustic neck (Dreadnought)?
Cheers
I found lots of older discussions on using macrocarpa for the body, but is it suitable for a steel string acoustic neck (Dreadnought)?
Cheers
- Sat Nov 13, 2021 8:19 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Lathe based drum sander
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4303
Re: Lathe based drum sander
Hi Dave,
that's really clever.
Do you mind if I share your image in our guild newsletter?
Cheers - Pat
that's really clever.
Do you mind if I share your image in our guild newsletter?
Cheers - Pat
- Thu Sep 09, 2021 8:35 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Video tutes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6373
Re: Video tutes
Hi Steve,
I would like to suggest:
How to guarantee that the bridge is square across the soundboard; and
Calculating nut to saddle distance. I find that a bit confusing (Including Ukuleles).
(It's that - adding a bit extra to the lower half that's puzzling).
Thank you - Cheers - PH
I would like to suggest:
How to guarantee that the bridge is square across the soundboard; and
Calculating nut to saddle distance. I find that a bit confusing (Including Ukuleles).
(It's that - adding a bit extra to the lower half that's puzzling).
Thank you - Cheers - PH
- Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:00 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Heat lamp fox bender
- Replies: 6
- Views: 18043
Re: Heat lamp fox bender
Hi Alan, I've been using 3 x Tastic lamps and just to confirm the advice from others here's a shot of one side. I've been using the plastic bases and they don't tighten up too well. The lamps tend to flop about a bit at times. They're also a bit cramped in there. I think it's time to consider a heat...
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 1:34 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Tassie member(Don't hold that against me!!)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16777215
Re: New Tassie member(Don't hold that against me!!)
Well, that turned out rather nicely.
I think I'll do just one more...........................
Beautiful job Daniel
I think I'll do just one more...........................
Beautiful job Daniel
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:58 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Website research
- Replies: 5
- Views: 16129
Re: Website research
If you can DIY you can make a completely ad-free site at neocities.org for no cost. Their conditions do allow commercial sites. For extra bits you can sign up as a supporter for $5/month https://neocities.org/supporter Your username login becomes your URl eg Username joesguitars ......... URL is joe...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:25 pm
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: Leveling dust specs and other imperfections
- Replies: 6
- Views: 22500
Re: Leveling dust specs and other imperfections
Thanks Allen, I love seeing your work in the gallery - it's amazing. It gives me (and others I'm sure) something to aspire to. I'm a little confused here. I've read that finishes won't adhere well if you go beyond 240/320 grit? Perhaps you've already applied a finish? Do you apply any finish after t...
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:52 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Interesting hand saws
- Replies: 6
- Views: 24686
Re: Interesting hand saws
That's a good point. Would it be a poorer/better feel or just different.
I think his fingers don't behave as they used to. (There's a table saw story in there)
I'll ask how it's working out after a while.
(and maybe borrow his template and try it)
Cheers
I think his fingers don't behave as they used to. (There's a table saw story in there)
I'll ask how it's working out after a while.
(and maybe borrow his template and try it)
Cheers
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:40 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Interesting hand saws
- Replies: 6
- Views: 24686
Interesting hand saws
A friend came up with this idea and I felt it was worth sharing.
Ian prefers the feel of a western style handgrip but likes the performance of the Japanese pull saws.
He made a couple of router templates and bingo!
Best of both worlds.
Cheers
Ian prefers the feel of a western style handgrip but likes the performance of the Japanese pull saws.
He made a couple of router templates and bingo!
Best of both worlds.
Cheers
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Long time no build
- Replies: 52
- Views: 38527
Re: Long time no build
On fret bending.. Trevor G has a Fret bending jig in the Jigs and Fixtures forum. Just search there with the word emergency . I copied it using a wooden base plate and three wooden dowels. I realise that's only good for short-term but it worked a treat. I padded the dowel posts with wraps of masking...
- Sat Mar 21, 2020 6:22 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Drum sander
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7027
Re: Drum sander
Hi Laurence,
There's and old discussion on here somewhere and one of the replies in it mentioned they used a BBQ rotisserie.
They had to mount it on the alternate side so lost the double width - but that didn't concern them.
Cheers
There's and old discussion on here somewhere and one of the replies in it mentioned they used a BBQ rotisserie.
They had to mount it on the alternate side so lost the double width - but that didn't concern them.
Cheers
- Mon Feb 03, 2020 8:25 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: DIY plane blade query
- Replies: 4
- Views: 19769
DIY plane blade query
Hi Folks,
I'm interested in making a wooden hand plane or two.
Can I start with mild steel flat bar for a blade and treat it?
Cheers - PH
I'm interested in making a wooden hand plane or two.
Can I start with mild steel flat bar for a blade and treat it?
Cheers - PH
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:35 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: A new book on building ukuleles
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16065
Re: A new book on building ukuleles
Good luck Graham,
On the Kickstarter page I was almost scared away when I saw the $464. Then I scrolled further down the page and found the options on the right hand side
Cheers
On the Kickstarter page I was almost scared away when I saw the $464. Then I scrolled further down the page and found the options on the right hand side
Cheers
- Wed May 15, 2019 4:45 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Wood identification
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9104
Re: Wood identification
Hi Folks,
thank you for the replies,
Now..... the next newbie question........
The second photo shows it way off the quarter. Am I right in thinking that gluing as shown will balance out any tendency to move?
Cheers
thank you for the replies,
Now..... the next newbie question........
The second photo shows it way off the quarter. Am I right in thinking that gluing as shown will balance out any tendency to move?
Cheers
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 10:34 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Wood identification
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9104
Wood identification
Hi Folks, I have been given a lot of this timber and am hoping it's suitable for necks and bracing. It's been shelved for around thirty years, very consistent tan colour, dead straight grain, completely free of knots and light in weight. I planed one of these pieces and it has a nice sheen when held...
- Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:09 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bushwhacker Ukulele builds.
- Replies: 96
- Views: 87121
Re: Bushwhacker Ukulele builds.
I've got a Japanese marking knife. (Bevel on one side only so it's square to the ruler on the non-bevel side). Trying to use it more and the pencil less. I have a Japanese pull saw for fret cutting. It has the sliding (height adjustable) fence on the side that works really well as a depth-stop. Pete...
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:10 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Help with the GIMP
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7659
Help with the GIMP
Hi folks, is anyone using the GIMP for image editing. (can't beat that $0 price)! I'd love to produce images like those I see in the Gallery with the blacked out background and beautiful lighting effect. Youtube and other tutorials leave me confused as they're from a different version or don't seem ...
- Fri Nov 30, 2018 10:47 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Neck angle
- Replies: 11
- Views: 17735
Neck angle
Sorry - bad pun.... but I'm hoping someone can put me straight (another pun) on the topic of necks. It seems the more I read and see, the confuseder I become :D Here's what I believe is the basics: 1 Steel string acoustics have a back-leaning angle to counteract string tension; 2 Steel string acoust...
- Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:36 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Measuring and marking frets
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10171
Measuring and marking frets
A friend is about to make his first fret board and asks "What resolution do you measure fret positions to and what do you use to mark them out"? As a beginner I felt it prudent to seek some advice here (rather than mis-lead him) :) I know "The Books" say 0.1mm but is that typical of most makers? I'm...