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by Strings
Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:27 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The big difference between amateur and pro luthiers
Replies: 17
Views: 17216

Re: The big difference between amateur and pro luthiers

And as usual Martin hits the nail on the head.




with a sledgehammer
8)
by Strings
Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Pore filler for nitrocellulose finish
Replies: 24
Views: 22245

Re: Pore filler for nitrocellulose finish

i think this part of their introductory statement sold me

" Our Bote-Cote epoxy resin system even includes an insect repellant to reduce the nuisance of insects swimming in your coating before it dries. "
by Strings
Fri Feb 27, 2015 10:21 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Pitting on the body wood?
Replies: 24
Views: 21186

Re: Pitting on the body wood?

by brace sensor i was referring to that great big hunk of metal that ran the length of the sound board. now its a smaller sensor atached to a brace somewhere
i can look into it some more if you would like :)
by Strings
Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:30 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Pitting on the body wood?
Replies: 24
Views: 21186

Re: Pitting on the body wood?

just to let some people know, cause it looks like their information is a bit dated....
Cole Clark don't use the brace sensor and to my knowledge haven't for about five years (give or take)
by Strings
Wed Feb 25, 2015 6:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Strings
Replies: 18
Views: 18278

Re: Strings

I buy my strings over the counter as i like the face to face aspect of my local music store
plus i always get a discount.
I could also prolly get them from work but they don't use d'addario phos bronze which i has used for the last however long i have been playing for ;)
by Strings
Wed Feb 25, 2015 6:21 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Guitar Finish Ideas
Replies: 5
Views: 6946

Re: Guitar Finish Ideas

i think it would depend on what the original finish is atm. most painted guitars have a clear coat over the paint. if you go with the danish oil test it somewhere else first. or you could try the drop fill idea that i saw in a post recently. Hopefully some of the other more knowledgeable blokes on h...
by Strings
Mon Feb 02, 2015 6:06 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 1/4 sawn Brazilian Mahogany
Replies: 5
Views: 6195

Re: 1/4 sawn Brazilian Mahogany

Ima jealous too!! :mrgreen:





Simon
by Strings
Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Power feed for a bandsaw
Replies: 20
Views: 18891

Re: Power feed for a bandsaw

I tend to agree with Pete
by Strings
Fri Sep 12, 2014 4:43 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Is kickback an issue with miniature tablesaws? (100-250W)
Replies: 20
Views: 22087

Re: Is kickback an issue with miniature tablesaws? (100-250W

my advice is never EVER use a table saw without a riving knife. personal experience about ten years ago... my boss had taken the knife off to kerf some mdf for a job as the knife sat higher than the blade and didn't put it back on. the following day i saw the knife wasn't in but used the saw anyway ...
by Strings
Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:38 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: New here and just saying G'day
Replies: 6
Views: 8780

Re: New here and just saying G'day

Thanks All for the welcome... a little bit of background on me cabinet maker for around 15 years and spent most of that time either machining timber or spraying it along with the usual installation of kitchens and stuff also 8 years as a shoe repairer in a lovely little suburb in melbourne called pa...
by Strings
Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:42 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Difficult Customers
Replies: 51
Views: 50666

Re: Difficult Customers

having worked in retail/repair trade (cobbler) the best approach is to be firm (unmoving) about your work load and time frame to complete the job. don't lower your standards just to be friendly or helpful cause it bites you in the a$$. If the customer insists and you feel you can accomplish your exi...
by Strings
Fri Aug 29, 2014 9:47 pm
Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
Topic: Gallery of "Book" builds
Replies: 27
Views: 50920

Re: Gallery of "Book" builds

very noice... love the rosette

Strings
by Strings
Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: New here and just saying G'day
Replies: 6
Views: 8780

New here and just saying G'day

G'day everyone.... came across your site whilst perusing tone woods and where to acquire them from... i have spent an enjoyable afternoon reading a variety of postings. Great stuff and a wealth of knowledge. still in the planning stages of my workshop before embarking on the adventure of making guit...