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by Mike Thomas
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Being out of tune is better. Pythagorus was wrong.
Replies: 0
Views: 129

Being out of tune is better. Pythagorus was wrong.

https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/pyt ... m_campaign

This will come as a relief to quite a few of us. Especially if it applies to singing as well.
by Mike Thomas
Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:53 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: LMI is closing its doors.
Replies: 10
Views: 24612

LMI is closing its doors.

LMI is closing down.
https://www.lmii.com/
by Mike Thomas
Mon May 01, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Falcate Braced Guitar No CF
Replies: 13
Views: 27345

Re: Falcate Braced Guitar No CF

Rick Turner Bracing.jpg When Rick Turner was living in Tasmania, I asked him why he had carbon fibre only on the top of his braces, on tops and backs. He said that he felt it wasn't necessary to have it on the bottom of braces, because the top itself (or the back) was already doing the job that car...
by Mike Thomas
Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
Topic: eBook edition?
Replies: 16
Views: 29781

Re: eBook edition?

If you are a Stewmax member, the actual price (today) is AU$260. This is not hugely different from Trevor's listed price of AU$220, but, as you pointed out, Trevor has no stock at the moment. The converted price from $US is of course not only a function of Stewmac pricing, but also a function of the...
by Mike Thomas
Sun Apr 23, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
Topic: eBook edition?
Replies: 16
Views: 29781

Re: eBook edition?

Stewmac seems to have a few copies left. It looks like you have to be a Stewmax member to qualify, but membership, which gives free shipping, is well worth having, particularly if you contemplate buying other stuff from them.
by Mike Thomas
Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:41 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Machiche Fingerboards on Special at Stewmac
Replies: 5
Views: 13510

Re: Machiche Fingerboards on Special at Stewmac

My order's in, thanks Martin.
by Mike Thomas
Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Instruments as architecture
Replies: 2
Views: 2298

Re: Instruments as architecture

How about a flat back double bass?
by Mike Thomas
Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:25 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Instruments as architecture
Replies: 2
Views: 2298

Instruments as architecture

I'd quite like a workshop like this.
https://www.architectureinmusic.com/col ... nstruments
by Mike Thomas
Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The Caldersmith Papers
Replies: 6
Views: 20291

Re: The Caldersmith Papers

Me too!
by Mike Thomas
Sun May 08, 2022 6:19 pm
Forum: Health and Safety
Topic: Workshop stools
Replies: 5
Views: 17522

Re: Workshop stools

https://backcentre.com.au/product/polyskin-sit-stand-stool/ I have had one of these for about 10 years, and for me at least, it works very well. The Back Centre has a big range of ergonomic chairs, plenty to choose from, and they have an outlet in Stepney just around the corner from Carbatec. Which ...
by Mike Thomas
Sun May 08, 2022 6:17 pm
Forum: Health and Safety
Topic: Workshop stools
Replies: 5
Views: 17522

Re: Workshop stools

Premature post.
by Mike Thomas
Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Rick Turner
Replies: 3
Views: 3716

Rick Turner

Just heard that Rick Turner died a couple of days ago. https://www.fretboardjournal.com/column ... 0rICfO8ewg
by Mike Thomas
Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:41 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Polyurethane finish questions
Replies: 5
Views: 3884

Re: Polyurethane finish questions

Thanks Jeff for asking the questions. And thanks Allen for you very helpful response.
by Mike Thomas
Tue Aug 25, 2020 9:03 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Building a Selmer Maccaferri guitar
Replies: 8
Views: 10066

Re: Building a Selmer Maccaferri guitar

Mark, I have a spare copy of the book, still in its shrink wrapping. I accidently bought two of them. I am happy to sell it. Perhaps you could send me a personal message, and we can sort out the details. Mike.
by Mike Thomas
Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Decals
Replies: 13
Views: 12415

Re: Decals

Ross, have you had any issues with nail polish shrinking/sinking over time as the solvents evaporate? I was wary of using it for that reason, but my concern may have been unfounded.
by Mike Thomas
Fri Jun 26, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Decals
Replies: 13
Views: 12415

Re: Decals

I have used the laser engraving method that Blackalex refers to. I copied the design file onto a memory stick, took it together with a few ebony headplate veneers to a local trophy engraver, and he had them ready to collect in a couple of days. It was a few years ago, but I think it cost me less tha...
by Mike Thomas
Sat Mar 07, 2020 6:20 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Big sheets of sandpaper
Replies: 8
Views: 10645

Re: Big sheets of sandpaper

https://www.thesandpaperman.com.au/

Have you tried The Sandpaperman?
by Mike Thomas
Sat Feb 01, 2020 3:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Stain on soundboard
Replies: 11
Views: 14456

Re: Stain on soundboard

Some reaction to contamination from the steel wool?
by Mike Thomas
Fri Jan 24, 2020 4:02 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Violins
Replies: 8
Views: 10028

Re: Violins

Another book recommendation is The Art of Violin Making by Chris Johnson and Roy Courtnall.
by Mike Thomas
Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:04 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The Ukulele workshop manual
Replies: 26
Views: 30331

Re: The Ukulele workshop manual

Same here.
by Mike Thomas
Wed Oct 09, 2019 9:26 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Musical Instrument Auction Melbourne.
Replies: 7
Views: 9555

Re: Musical Instrument Auction Melbourne.

The photos are excellent, as Jeremy's post demonstrates. They constitute a valuable resource, and worth saving for those instruments in which you have an interest.
by Mike Thomas
Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:23 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Musical Instrument Auction Melbourne.
Replies: 7
Views: 9555

Re: Musical Instrument Auction Melbourne.

The auction was yesterday, and the winning bids are now shown with the images. One of the Ramirez guitars sold for AUD$11,000.
by Mike Thomas
Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Musical Instrument Auction Melbourne.
Replies: 7
Views: 9555

Musical Instrument Auction Melbourne.

https://auctions.leonardjoel.com.au/cus ... _no=LJ8313
The catalogue makes for interesting browsing.
by Mike Thomas
Sat Sep 07, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bote-cote epoxy
Replies: 11
Views: 15217

Re: Bote-cote epoxy

Allen, do you use TPRDA when using Bote Cote as a glue e.g. for a fretboard, as well as for pore filling?
by Mike Thomas
Mon Aug 05, 2019 6:14 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: A new book on building ukuleles
Replies: 9
Views: 15390

Re: A new book on building ukuleles

Me too!