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I don't usually pay too much attention to the actual angle the braces intersect at....my main driver is making sure the braces pass under the end of the bridge wings.

If you do a search on hygrometer calibration Potassium Carbonate seems to the compound used. I know this is an old post, but has anyway clarified whether or not the potassium BI-CARBONATE (KHCO3)- (the link that Mike Thomas posted) can be used with any success instead of potassium Carbonate (K2CO3)?...

There's one warning indicator missing from that iphone control panel..."Wife in Workshop!".

I enjoyed watching that clip. Thanks Allan. The orange coloured cutter on your CNC machine..is that a bull nose cutter of some sort?

Fisherman wrote: ↑

Tue May 22, 2018 12:55 pm

Could be repurposed as ukulele sides? Probably 2 sets...?

If the crack is towards the end of the side then yes it can be used for a uke or chopped up for use as bridge patches, soundhole reinforcement patches etc.

Luke72 wrote: ↑

Mon May 21, 2018 9:22 pm

I got my desiccant dehumidifier today, ran it for a few hours and was absolutely amazed at how quickly it bought my 3.5m x 3.0m room down from 60% RH to 45% RH, and took around 650ml water out of the air. Very happy.

Sounds like Melbourne

I wouldn't use 5 minute epoxy...Ive found the quality of the Selly's and other quick epoxies not that great and if you need to do any unplanned adjustments you might find yourself in a bind. The 5 minute stuff also doesn't gap fill as well as the Techniglue. Carbatec stock Techniglue. I was planning...

Not sure if hide glue would be the best glue. Looking at the photo and the number of layers...you can see quite a few sizeable gaps. I use epoxy for the 3 layered solid linings and falcate bracing on my builds...epoxy is usually my choice where there's a high risk of gaps. Something else I've just n...

What sort of glue do you plan to use? I'd probably be using epoxy resin (eg Techniglue) as it will fill in any gaps.

Others may have ideas but generally when I get to this stage the side gets chucked back on the shelf or in the fire. Are you bending with a blanket and form or free hand on an iron? I always have fun bending the cutaway horn on my Gore style steel strings. Im bending Rosewood and do it freehand on a...

Welcome to the forum Cal and thanks for putting up the pics of your build and the workshop.

Covered in this thread Rod. I got my unit from the mob that Allen mentions...viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7583&p=83069&hilit= ... ier#p83069

A huge thank you to everyone who tipped in money to our Paypal account to help fund the running of the forum. As well as donations from long serving members there were also quite a few donations from many who have either recently joined the forum or have been members for some time but keep a low pro...

Ive used these guys to source CF tow and matting for my builds. Good service and reasonable pricing. Do you know of any Australian suppliers of CF neck rods? Try: http://carbonfiber.com.au/ Though their sizes are limited. I've purchased from them before and had good service. Cheers, Jeremy.

Nice to hear from you Pete. Opinions on your latest builds? Um..."rustic" for want of a better word

Thanks mate

simso wrote: ↑

Sat May 12, 2018 10:02 pm

It’s a katana.

Steve, what make is the Japanese beam in the video? Dictum are marketing a beam for 300 Euros

simso wrote: ↑

Sat May 12, 2018 11:35 am

I have one which I made, the one in the tute is a commercially available version ex japan

Steve

Ive had a few blades sharpened and a few made up at Norwood Sawworks. Not sure if they do carbide tipped blades. Most of the high end blades are probably imported from the US. A lot of people seem to rave about the Woodslicer blades. These days I generally just buy the generic blades from Carbatec.....

Perhaps others would like to offer comments on their experiences with band saws....they're pretty much a part of a luthiers "basic arsenal" of power tools. My Carbatec 14" bandie is only used for basic cutting out jobs so it's served me well. It cost me $600 brand new when I bought it around 12 year...

Thanks Rocket,

The response to the request for donations has been great and will mean we can meet running costs for some time to come.

rocket wrote: ↑

Sun May 06, 2018 9:49 pm

Well done Martin and Jeremy, and thanks again to Bob for getting this all started

Cheers

Rod.

I've got a Carbatec 14" bandie that has seen good service over the years. Since you're in Adelaide I assume there'll be freight costs involved with the models you're looking at.

Thanks Steve.....out of my price range. Think I'll stick with the French Polishing

Thanks Steve.......

A question - what was approximate cost of the curing equipment?

I am sure many of you will know or at least know of Jim Williams whose book, A Guitar Makers Manual, has helped many a beginning guitar maker. Sad to report that Jim died last week near Murwillumbah on the north coast. Funeral early next week. That's a sad loss. Jim's book was constantly sitting op...