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For me it would simply be a time thing....but at my current build rate over all time saving would be minimal. I'd also miss the joys of getting covered in ebony dust and building up the shoulder muscles on my right arm :mrgreen: Out of interest: What's the motivation, or what are you attempting to f...

Arguments for a tailpiece.....shallower break angle over saddle, removes risk of bridge shearing off...less loading of lower bout (no bridge mass). But I don't think these factors really apply for a uke. My ten cents worth anyway.

Wow...that's one beautiful guitar Trent. Glad to hear that lutz was to your liking.

Time ya got a bandsaw mate. Even with a 14" bandie you can do a surprising amount of re-sawing.

Nice work Richard and thanks for posting progress pics of this build.

Suggest you start with a search of the forum....you'll find plenty of threads and photos of members various jigs and methods for accomplishing these tasks

I'd be happy with 23 grams.

I generally don't deal with companies who only allow contact via email or a message lodged via their website. I prefer a phone number so I can physically talk to someone. The site is Chinese so add in possible language difficulties while resolving any disputes. My opinion only of course.

As far as I know glycerin is often an ingredient in veneer softeners. I think Diggers make the stuff. Hi everyone I was given a recipe today for a Veneer Softener. Obviously I have not had a chance to try this out yet but according to the source it is used in their veneer shop. 1ltr of water, 400mls...

Sorry sent a PM to myself Email address re-sent

seeaxe wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:51 pm

Thanks Martin but no PM yet...have you sent it??

Richard..see my PM I was hoping this thread would have a how to fix it for wonky photos. I tried rotating the original but that didn't work, still showed it sideways. Pictures taken on an android phone, show the right way up in Explorer or whatever its called these days but sideways on the forum pag...

Ive never had any issues cutting saddle slots in my CF laminated bridges. The cutter might wear a little bit quicker but no major issues so far. I machine the bridge blanks on a small micromill. The CF presented no problems. I wear a dust mask. I use 3K 5.7 oz plain weave fabric. (Sorry about the im...

I'm a rank amateur at luthiery but you talking about bone, bridge weights and CF got me wondering if you could use CF as a saddle instead of bone. Bring the wood up to a peak at the saddle position and lay some CF along the top. Or laminate a vertical strip of CF at the saddle position -from the st...

Mark McLean wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:47 pm

When you really get into this you will want the gospel according to Gore and Gilet .

Buy The Books now...resistance is futile!

My comments:

1) go with Titebond I AR glue
2) Ebony makes for a rather heavy bridge....I prefer rosewood or if using CF I use blackwood or walnut to keep weight down with the CF adding stiffness.

Right Ive just ordered my copy...time for the rest of your tightwads to let the moths out of ya wallets and buy a copy of Graham's excellent book.

The first question.....are these tuners sold as uke tuners or steel string tuners? Ive used these tuners..but only on ukes.

This is indeed sad news. Graham was definitely an envelope pushing pioneer in the field of luthiery. RIP Mr Modern Australian Luthiery.

Condensation will only be an issue with batts if you don't have at least a 25mm air gap between outside surface of batts and outer wall cladding.

Well I think the consensus is...go for it!

I've got some red spruce that looks a lot like that top. Looks a bit scary but sounds ok.

Thanks Steve. Love that warning sticker stuck in the truss rod adjuster....should be mandatory on all guitars.

Make her daughter one of these....

"I as well need a contact name, phone number and the full address of your store so i can forward them to my party planner to locate your store when they are coming for the pick up"

Party planner?????

I think she wants you to be her love slave Pete

It's got scam city written all over it. Send her my contact details....I'll make a 5 necked fan fretted Franken guitar for her daughter.