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by Peter Lynch
Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:50 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Fox Bender Problems
Replies: 7
Views: 5713

Re: Fox Bender Problems

Thank you everyone for your suggestions , I have ordered a set of spring steel slats from LMI , should do the trick .
Thank you again for taking the time to post your suggestions
😊
by Peter Lynch
Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Fox Bender Problems
Replies: 7
Views: 5713

Fox Bender Problems

Hi all , while I practise with my new bending iron I will still need to use my homemade Fox Bender utilising a heat blanket and stainless steel slats . The stainless steel slats I am using ( .6mm thick ) have taken on the shape of a guitar side and make the setting up of the side to be bent awkward ...
by Peter Lynch
Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:57 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Soundboard joining
Replies: 7
Views: 5328

Re: Soundboard joining

Thank you once again , I get it ! Thank you everyone I really appreciate the help , I normally use straight slats of wood to push against using a variation of the tent method . I couldn’t quiet get my head around pushing against edges which are irregular but I can understand how to do this now Once ...
by Peter Lynch
Tue Sep 06, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Soundboard joining
Replies: 7
Views: 5328

Soundboard joining

Hi All Another beginners question , I have Adirondack from Old Standard Wood in the US I found John at OSW very helpful he even asked me if the guitar was being used mostly with a pick or finger style . It will be used most of the time finger style and he selected a set to suit .It is light stiff an...
by Peter Lynch
Mon Aug 22, 2022 5:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: X Bracing planning
Replies: 6
Views: 5479

Re: X Bracing planning

Thank you Mark I have a fair few plans here and why I didn’t realise that all the X brace plans pass the lower legs of the braces under the wings of the bridge I don’t know ! Once I looked it was obvious . The angle of the x brace is interesting and I do notice that in the smaller guitar plans the a...
by Peter Lynch
Fri Aug 19, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: X Bracing planning
Replies: 6
Views: 5479

Re: X Bracing planning

Thank you John and Martin , information gratefully received
Peter
by Peter Lynch
Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:37 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: X Bracing planning
Replies: 6
Views: 5479

X Bracing planning

Hi This is another beginners question , I am building a small acoustic ( slightly larger than 0 size ) I have the specs such as , Length , Upper Bout , Waist , Lower Bout Scale length etc so have drawn the body shape and am happy with that . I now have to draw a bracing plan ( x bracing ) and I am w...
by Peter Lynch
Sun Jun 26, 2022 5:18 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Acoustic Guitar neck bolt options
Replies: 6
Views: 4394

Re: Acoustic Guitar neck bolt options

Thank you for the replies everyone , thank you for the link mark that Neck system looks interesting . I think this is an interesting subject so if any other members know of supply options why not share them here could help a lot of beginners
Thanks everyone
Peter Lynch
by Peter Lynch
Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Acoustic Guitar neck bolt options
Replies: 6
Views: 4394

Acoustic Guitar neck bolt options

Hi I have built two guitars now , using mortice and tenon bolt on necks .I used a commercially available bolt set from a luthiers supplier . These were the only optionI I found on the web . I wonder if anyone knows of a supplier of high quality bolt assemblies for acoustic guitars . I appreciate tha...
by Peter Lynch
Tue May 03, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bending Irons
Replies: 11
Views: 7665

Re: Bending Irons

Thank you everyone for your input , I have ordered a bender from the LuthiersBench should be with me in about two weeks .
Once again thank you for your input , very much appreciated
by Peter Lynch
Sun May 01, 2022 7:56 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bending Irons
Replies: 11
Views: 7665

Bending Irons

Hi I am a beginner , I have built two instruments so far which I play and enjoy . I currently bend sides using a form and heat blanket , I would like to try a cutaway and feel I should learn to bend using a commercial bending iron (stewmac etc ) or go with a hot pipe ( gas ) . Could anyone offer som...
by Peter Lynch
Sun Dec 05, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Froggy Bottom P12
Replies: 10
Views: 6531

Re: Froggy Bottom P12

Spring The guitar looks good , glad you are getting something from these posts I feel we are very lucky that members like Mark are so generous with their knowledge . I will attempt to post my two efforts , both 12 fret 24.9 “ scale Blackwood Back and Sides , Engelmann Spruce Soundboard , red spruce ...
by Peter Lynch
Sun Dec 05, 2021 6:31 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Froggy Bottom P12
Replies: 10
Views: 6531

Re: Froggy Bottom P12

Than you Mark you have given me some very valuable information , you have been very generous with your time . The information you have given me will help me enormously , great stuff thank you 🙏
I am finding membership of the forum very informative and friendly
Once again Thank You
by Peter Lynch
Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:27 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Froggy Bottom P12
Replies: 10
Views: 6531

Re: Froggy Bottom P12

Thanks Mark , you have given me a lot of information which is like gold to a novice . I appreciate the time you have spent no doubt other novices are reading your replies as well and learning from them . You mentioned bracing near the linings assuming I use normal Kerfing which is of course in segme...
by Peter Lynch
Thu Dec 02, 2021 3:46 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Kootenay Tonewoods
Replies: 10
Views: 9354

Re: Kootenay Tonewoods

Thank you for the reply’s , every one
Cheers
Peter
by Peter Lynch
Thu Dec 02, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Schertier Slot Head Tuners
Replies: 5
Views: 4746

Re: Schertier Slot Head Tuners

Thank you everyone , I didn’t know stepped drills existed but it would make things easy , I will check it out .
Cheers
Peter
by Peter Lynch
Thu Dec 02, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Froggy Bottom P12
Replies: 10
Views: 6531

Re: Froggy Bottom P12

Thanks Mark , I have the plans for a Martin 0 vs , I will look at adapting that , would you have an suggestion on how thin I should make the top I have a set of bear claw Sitka or a set of Appalachian Spruce ( red ) to chose between
Cheers
Peter
by Peter Lynch
Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Froggy Bottom P12
Replies: 10
Views: 6531

Froggy Bottom P12

Hi all , I am now building acoustic guitars as a hobby , so far I have built a copy of a Martin 0 and 00 size. The guitars I build are for my playing pleasure any spares will go to the grandchildren who have indicated they would like one . I have just finished the 00 and am amazed at the difference ...
by Peter Lynch
Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Schertier Slot Head Tuners
Replies: 5
Views: 4746

Schertier Slot Head Tuners

I fitted a set of these tuners to my last build . The tuners have a 10mm collar and 6mm post . I found these really hard to fit , has anyone some tips how these can be fitted accurately , I am afraid I made a bit of mess of it .

Thanks
by Peter Lynch
Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Simple deflection test for soundboards
Replies: 2
Views: 3541

Simple deflection test for soundboards

I am looking for a simple way to work out how thick I should make a soundboard . I watched a utube video where the presenter had a simple jig where he rested the soundboard on two 3/4 inch battens 18 inches apart with a 1/2 inch batten halfway between the battens . He then rested a 5ib 4 oz weight c...
by Peter Lynch
Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:12 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hi from new member
Replies: 6
Views: 4824

Re: Hi from new member

Thanks Bernie , it’s a very addictive hobby I am building a 00 myself at the moment
by Peter Lynch
Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hi from new member
Replies: 6
Views: 4824

Re: Hi from new member

My first guitar copy of Martin 0 size
Engelmann Spruce/ Blackwood / Ebony Fretboard & Pyramid Bridge / Qld MapleNeck
by Peter Lynch
Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Beginners question
Replies: 6
Views: 6109

Re: Beginners question

Thank you for the reply’s , I appreciate all information shared .
Thank again 🙏
Peter Lynch
by Peter Lynch
Sat Jul 24, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Beginners question
Replies: 6
Views: 6109

Beginners question

Hi I am currently building a 00 for fingerstyle playing . Engelmann Spruce / Blackwood 12 fret to the body , 24.9 inch scale my beginners question is this Some people notch the lower arms of their crossbraces in the Kerfing and some notch right through the rim and some seem to end the lower arms of ...
by Peter Lynch
Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Kootenay Tonewoods
Replies: 10
Views: 9354

Kootenay Tonewoods

Hi Has anyone had any dealings with Kootenay Tonewoods the website reads really well and I liked their criteria for grading Engelmann Spruce Soundboards . The issue is I can’t get them to reply to my emails . I have used their site to contact them on at least five occasions without a reply . I can’t...