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by rocket
Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Archtop Back and sides
Replies: 11
Views: 11054

Re: Archtop Back and sides

You could do that but your plates wouldn’t be book matched, although you might get away with it in the case of Figian Mahogany

Rod
by rocket
Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Archtop Back and sides
Replies: 11
Views: 11054

Re: Archtop Back and sides

Im in Boronia,
I'd be looking for a billet of at least 50mm to resaw for a back, you'll want an arch of at least 22-23mm on a 17 inch archtop.

Cheers
Rod.
by rocket
Fri Aug 18, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Archtop Back and sides
Replies: 11
Views: 11054

Re: Archtop Back and sides

Where are you in Melbourne?
by rocket
Fri Aug 18, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Archtop Back and sides
Replies: 11
Views: 11054

Re: Archtop Back and sides

Forgot to mention Queensland maple which is another go to for these instruments also Figian mahogany which is plentiful in the size you need, cheaper than most species but still very nice to work and delivers a very nice product, likewise with Queensland Kauri beautiful to carve and also delivers th...
by rocket
Fri Aug 18, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Archtop Back and sides
Replies: 11
Views: 11054

Re: Archtop Back and sides

MK, one mistake I made when I first started out was choosing an unproven species for the back and sides, the instrument turned out ok for my first attempt but had a nice crack open up in the back, I should have gone with a regular choice and spent a bit more money on the project. I do use curly mapl...
by rocket
Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Melbourne Guitar Show
Replies: 8
Views: 7736

Re: Melbourne Guitar Show

Couple more shots of the local makers department includes:- Octigan, Spira, Hancock, Subotic, Eborall, Jacsetik, great bunch of blokes, was good to catch-up with.
Cheers
Rod
by rocket
Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Melbourne Guitar Show
Replies: 8
Views: 7736

Re: Melbourne Guitar Show

Yes, nice to meet you Steve.
I had a great weekend at the show now a few days rest and off to Port Fairy next weekend.
Cheers
Rod
by rocket
Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: ES 330 style fully hollow
Replies: 3
Views: 3294

Re: ES 330 style fully hollow

A few more pics of the rim structure/ solid linings,,, enjoy!

Cheers
Rod
by rocket
Fri Feb 17, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: ES 330 style fully hollow
Replies: 3
Views: 3294

ES 330 style fully hollow

Just started this one to see me through a quiet patch, laminated back and sides in Blackwood with solid linings, carves top in Celerytop pine, neck in Birdseye maple and Bubinga fretboard, it's a 17 fret instead of 19 like the 335's
I'll pos a few more pics later.

Cheers

Rod
by rocket
Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:13 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Archtop plates
Replies: 4
Views: 2501

Re: Archtop plates

I have a little bit of experience with archtops and i haven't had any negative experience with the solid carves in regards to cracking at all. as a matter of interest with all the forums and social pages i peruse i don't recall any issues in general about carved arch top plates being prone to cracki...
by rocket
Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cello build
Replies: 8
Views: 6281

Re: Cello build

Yes the blocks are Spruce Dave. I've put this on the back burner for a little while the reason being is that i planned on using some nice Otways Blackwood for back and sides, i've resawn the timber into back set and sides but the back is still a little high in moisture content but the sides are just...
by rocket
Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:03 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cello build
Replies: 8
Views: 6281

Re: Cello build

Here's a couple of pics showing the corner blocks being shaped in the C bout.

Cheers
Rod,
by rocket
Mon Jul 11, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cello build
Replies: 8
Views: 6281

Re: Cello build

Thanks Dave,,,
So i've got the inside form nearly ready to go , the next step is fitting the tail, neck and corner blocks....

Cheers
Rod.
by rocket
Sun Jul 10, 2022 9:57 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cello build
Replies: 8
Views: 6281

Re: Cello build

The cello i'm building is a copy of a 1739 instrument titled, "Sleeping Beauty" by Italian master luthier, Domenico Montagnana who was based in Venice. I've been loaned some plans and have started making some patterns. I will be using Australian Otways Blackwood for the back and sides, supplied by K...
by rocket
Sun Jul 10, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cello build
Replies: 8
Views: 6281

Cello build

So i've been in this caper for about 13 years now and after building a pretty average violin to begin with decided to diverge a bit to arch top guitars and there i've been content and had quite a bit of success and starting to be recognised in some circles but felt i needed to expand a little so i'v...
by rocket
Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:12 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Fifteen inch Semi Hollow
Replies: 8
Views: 16208

Re: Fifteen inch Semi Hollow

Gazm wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 5:26 am
WOW!! I'll bet that beauty didn't sit on the show stand for long !!!

Is the Purple, Acacia Carnei ?

Well done Rod.

Gaz
Thanks Gaz , no it"s Purple Heart
Rod.
by rocket
Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:59 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Fifteen inch Semi Hollow
Replies: 8
Views: 16208

Fifteen inch Semi Hollow

A fifteen inch lower, semi hollow , 10 foot radius back and bent sides in Blackwood, carved Sitka top, ABS binding and as is obvious, Purple heart everywhere else. 25 scale , Schaller roller bridge, Duesenberg Les Trem tailpiece, Microtone Nitro on the top, neck and headstock and 3220 on the blackwo...
by rocket
Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:48 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: King billy & Amboyna nylon
Replies: 14
Views: 22545

Re: King billy & Amboyna nylon

Beautiful job, lovely clean work and bloody nicely finished, congratulations

Cheers
Rod.
by rocket
Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:10 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bluetop35
Replies: 10
Views: 7580

Re: Bluetop35

Thanks Martin, but it almost drove me around the bend! The natural timber was a piece of cake using normal methods but the dark blue shows tiny swirl marks, had to go over and over to reduce them to a level I could tolerate under a light. Very happy with it now though.
Cheers
Rod.
by rocket
Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:55 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bluetop35
Replies: 10
Views: 7580

Bluetop35

This one it to be delivered today, pretty happy with the outcome.
400mmX 85mm Blackwood and Huon pine with Ebony binding.
Cheers

Rod
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by rocket
Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:46 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The Caldersmith Papers
Replies: 6
Views: 20138

Re: The Caldersmith Papers

Thanks Graham, order placed!
Cheers
Rod.
by rocket
Fri Dec 24, 2021 7:56 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Christmas
Replies: 0
Views: 21080

Christmas

No need to reply to this but Merry Christmas you lot!!

Rod.
by rocket
Sat Dec 18, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Public announcement
Replies: 4
Views: 4082

Re: Public announcement

Hi Mark, yeah they’ll be open on Monday morning, good luck
Merry Christmas
Rod
by rocket
Sat Dec 18, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Public announcement
Replies: 4
Views: 4082

Re: Public announcement

Cheers Martin you too.
Visiting SA early 22 will try to catch you for a guided tour of your green house!!

Rod
by rocket
Sat Dec 18, 2021 1:06 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Public announcement
Replies: 4
Views: 4082

Public announcement

Mathews timber in Knoxfield Melbourne currently have a shipment in of Sitka Spruce in 50mm thick ranging from 150 wide up to 250mm wide lengths are 6 metres but staff will cut for you. Frank and I picked out some nicely quartered stuff with nice fine annular lines this morning!! Merry Christmas you ...