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by kiwigeo
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: current reputable intensive workshops?
Replies: 2
Views: 39

Re: current reputable intensive workshops?

Brisbane Guitar Making School. Run by one of our members Trent Paleili.

https://brisbaneguitarmakingschool.com.au/
by kiwigeo
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Tassie double bass
Replies: 3
Views: 133

Re: Tassie double bass

Nice looking "big guitar" Matthew...
by kiwigeo
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Walnut bend
Replies: 12
Views: 693

Re: Walnut bend

mac007 wrote:
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:54 am
Maybe some fabric softener???
Anyone had experience with this?
MK
Ive used supersoft on tight bends.....it helps.
by kiwigeo
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Walnut bend
Replies: 12
Views: 693

Re: Walnut bend

First question..how thick is that side?

When I was using blankets and forms for my bending I used to start the waist bend on a bending iron before sticking it in the bender.

These days I bend by hand. Im old fashioned and enjoy being in constant contact with the wood as it bends.
by kiwigeo
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:23 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Acoustic side height calculation
Replies: 3
Views: 655

Re: Acoustic side height calculation

mac007 wrote:
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:14 am

Or is it common practice to approximate and then scribe the sides while the braced back is in the radius dish and fine tune with a block plane?
This is what I do.
by kiwigeo
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
Topic: Spreadsheets
Replies: 2
Views: 135

Re: Spreadsheets

Thanks Greg.....your efforts much appreciated.
by kiwigeo
Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
Topic: Gore plate thickness maths help
Replies: 8
Views: 11623

Re: Gore plate thickness maths help

My last 12 string build was basically based on a 6 string dreadnaught but with an extra tone bar across the lower bout. All other dimensions were kept the same. The only significant difference as far as I can see between a 6 string an 12 string is string tension and a bit more fiddling around with s...
by kiwigeo
Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Archtop build pics
Replies: 3
Views: 280

Re: Archtop build pics

Nice work mate. Rods influence is very obvious.
by kiwigeo
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
Topic: Where has everyone gone?
Replies: 4
Views: 501

Re: Where has everyone gone?

This forum (on "the book") used to be a lively place. Now it can be weeks between posts. I've posted some things that should be of interest to those who have the book, and, save for Trevor (thanks, Trevor!), I haven't gotten a single comment. I hear you Greg and do read your posts. I did actually h...
by kiwigeo
Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Another machine modification...
Replies: 3
Views: 976

Re: Another machine modification...

My best router is a British made Trend T5.....hasnt missed a beat in 20 years Hi Martin, sorry to hear about your door stop, I use a wooden wedge, cheaper than your Ozito. :lol: My one has not got to the doorstop stage yet, I’ve only used it for 10 years now. I have 13 routers, many set up for speci...
by kiwigeo
Thu Feb 15, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Another machine modification...
Replies: 3
Views: 976

Re: Another machine modification...

Ozito? You've gone top shelf mate...opening up the purse strings?!!

My Ozito router is doing excellent service as a door stop. :D
by kiwigeo
Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:51 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Re: Modal Tuning Course, Melbourne Notice - Rescheduled
Replies: 3
Views: 15084

Re: Modal Tuning Course, Melbourne Notice - Rescheduled

Get in while you can folks.

This is a rare chance to become a fully trained private in the Gore/Gilet Army. Campaign medals will be awarded at the end of the course by Colonel Gore himself.
by kiwigeo
Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Vendors and Suppliers
Topic: Contact info wanted Please.
Replies: 4
Views: 1719

Re: Contact info wanted Please.

Lack of a publicly displayed contact email address or phone number on the site seems to be an issue being flagged by a lot of people. Hope its not a taste of things to come. My email in box is being bombarded with advertising mails despite having requested Stewmac to stop sending them. Hi Martin, th...
by kiwigeo
Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 12 string build advice
Replies: 12
Views: 1862

Re: 12 string build advice

Welcome to the forum. Re 12 strings - I treat a 12 string build pretty much the same as a 6 string build with the following exceptions: - if using conventional X bracing I add an extra tone bar across the lower bout and a short brace along back of the bridge plate. - standard truss rod. - saddle com...
by kiwigeo
Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: Vendors and Suppliers
Topic: Contact info wanted Please.
Replies: 4
Views: 1719

Re: Contact info wanted Please.

Yeah....when you select the "contact us" text it doesn't direct to a link. Cant find any phone numbers either.

Try this US phone no: (740) 592-3021

You could try a message to Robbie Obrien.
by kiwigeo
Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Martin Parlor design queries
Replies: 6
Views: 1163

Re: Martin Parlor design queries

I did a parlour build a few years ago and arched the top....30 foot radius from memory
by kiwigeo
Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
Topic: Top Deflection rig
Replies: 41
Views: 75722

Re: Top Deflection rig

Welcome to the forum David, Yes I recall spending hours on your website back when I started building...the site was and still is a great source of information. Aloha from Hawaii, It's so interesting to me to see how mainstream measuring top deflections of various sorts has become since I first tried...
by kiwigeo
Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:19 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Nut files modified.
Replies: 6
Views: 2038

Re: Nut files modified.

Theyre bldi expensive those files. I use the Japanese files and run them through a piece of candle to lubricate them while cutting slots.
by kiwigeo
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: When not working on guitars...
Replies: 19
Views: 103250

Re: When not working on guitars...

Andos wrote:
Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:34 pm
Time you guys built a bridge and got over it.
I don't think it fair that I should be saddled with that responsibility.
by kiwigeo
Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:57 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Notches for braces in the rims
Replies: 6
Views: 3510

Re: Notches for braces in the rims

I thin ends of my main transverse braces down to 2mm and run them through the sides.....as per Gore and Gilets books.
by kiwigeo
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:58 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: When not working on guitars...
Replies: 19
Views: 103250

Re: When not working on guitars...

Taffy Evans wrote:
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:50 am
Hi, i'll put that comment to one side and try to get on top of things....so brace yourself... :wink:
Taff
Careful what you say.....we don't want a cross brace
by kiwigeo
Sun Jan 14, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: When not working on guitars...
Replies: 19
Views: 103250

Re: When not working on guitars...

You wouldnt be stringing us along would you Taff?
by kiwigeo
Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Attention all Lurkers
Replies: 85
Views: 523387

Re: Attention all Lurkers

jjh wrote:
Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:17 pm
I'll say hi again as I can't remember the last time I posted but don't want to be booted out.

Thanks
Thanks for touching base with us jjh....your account is safe. Hope all is well with you mate. Drop us a post when you can with news on what youve been up to of late.
by kiwigeo
Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: When not working on guitars...
Replies: 19
Views: 103250

Re: When not working on guitars...

Taffy Evans wrote:
Thu Jan 11, 2024 3:58 pm
Hi, Martin I don't wish to harp on it but are you calling me a lyre? :lol: :lol:
Taff
I don't think I like the intonation of that statement.