Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

PaulB i have had a look at the link you posted but i can't seem to get the email sender on the site to work. It also says he is not taking anymore guitar orders as he is fully booked up. Have you seen his dvd on voicing anywhere else? There is a set of 10 dvds on eBay but i was just interested in th...

Thanks everyone for the advice. The masonite stickers looks like the go. I like your setup Kim!! All the wood i have is well seasoned so there souldn't be any problems with spliting. Just waiting now for Bob to come up with an EIR group buy to add to my stash. All good fun aye!!! :D Cheers Alan

Thanks for the tips Kiwigeo. I noticed in your shop pics on another thread that you had some tops stored in your workshop and wonderd what your setup was.

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Alan

Hi everyone, Over the past few months i have been buying some tone wood sets and tops and resawing some tone wood also. The Norfolk Pine has just been resawn and will be very usable. I managed to get one set free from the tanalising treatment. I won't be using this wood all at once and would like so...

They say everyone has a niche is life!!! Bob, you have certainly found yours. Beautiful guitars!!

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Alan

Man there classy looking guitars Bob. If I can get my sassafrass to look that good i'm excited already. It will be interesting to hear some A B sound samples of the guitars too.

Beautiful workmanship mate!!!

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Alan

I love to watch a craftsman like yourself create an instrument. I will be watching your build with much interest.

Thanks for sharing

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Alan

G'day Bob,

Yep, Indian Rosewood back and side sets would certainly interest me.

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Alan

Hi David, Thanks for you interest. Steady steady the guitar is comming along. I'm going to follow the MIMF plans bracing. I am very inexperienced at guitar building so i think the best method for me is to follow the plan and see how it turns out. If any issues arise with this guitar then I will chan...

The linings, neck support and side supports where glued in this weekend. Here are a few pics for those of you who like to see how the guitar is comming along. Starting to look something like a weissenborn guitar copy now. I enjoyed watching the shape of the guitar taking place. All good fun!!! http:...

Thank you Dave for the effort providing the necessary info to make a ladder braced guitar. I have three old ladder braced guitars. One is a MayBell Parlour Style 5 which is birch and spruce and a big neck thats a bitch to play, a Regal Parlour rosewood spruce that badly needs a re-fret and an all bi...

Now where getting some where!!! You beauty, i'm a happy man.



Thanks for looking

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Alan

Yes Allen it has been a drawn out stage of the build. Thanks for your advice and encouragement.

Thanks Dave for your web site too as I have used your weissenborn build as a reference.

Cheers Tom for your kind words.

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Alan

G'day Joel,

There is some mighty fine work there mate. Congratulations, the guitar is shaping up nicely. I have some Apline Ash from Tim also. Beautiful wood!!! I'm a first time builder like yourself and am loving the journey.

Keep us posted with your progress.

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Alan

Finally the bending iron is fixed. This weekend I finished bending the sides for the weissenborn copy. It took sometime getting them right i can tell you. I am a patient man!!! I used the iron on 5, no problems. Please see pic http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r261/ozziebluesman/SidesBent1.jpg The ...

G'day Dave, Thats an absolutely brillant little guitar. Love the sound and the mp3 finish brought a smile to my face. Do you have a rough plan of this guitar that perhaps you could share with a beginner builder like myself? Just the overall dimensions and the brace layout would be enough info for me...

Thanks everyone for your input. Some healthy discussion has taken place and you have all been very helpfull!! Rick, i am an absolute beginner guitar builder and the instruments i build are for my own enjoyment. I have just taken advantage of the forum Adi buy and i have two beautiful red spruce tops...

Hello everyone, My question is dose anyone know if there would be any issues building a guitar top with tanalised or also known as treated pine? Issues such as reactions to glue, shellac finish dangers to contact with chemicals etc? Here is the story. I have just spent a weeks holiday on Norfolk Isl...

I was going to make these plans available to anyone that wants em. It's just a top with bracing layout with a few notes. If anyone is interested just let me know.

Hi Allen,

I would like a copy of your plan. Thanks for the offer!!!

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Alan

Hey Allen that is one beautiful guitar. Congratulations, be proud!!!!

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Alan

Yes a big thanks to Kim and Allen,

I am just a beginner builder and this forum has been so good to me. Advice, encouragement, support and now some great wood at a very reasonable price. Also access to excellent quality truss rods at a great price.

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Alan

G'day Kim,

I would be interested in one oe two sets for sure depending on the price.

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Alan

Ibex bending iron update, Chris Herrod for LMI contacted me thursday. They have been closed over the festive new year holiday break. There is a new heating element on its way to me no charge. If the element dosen't fix the problem, Chris has offered to replace the iron no questions asked. Now thats ...

Hey Bob,

I received the Maton dvd. Thanks so much!!!

Happy New Year to you and all my other friends here at the ANZLF.

Cheers

Alan

Hello Dave. Thats why I bought the iron from LMI. Their service is great. Dennis I ordered an international model, 220v and the box the iron come in was marked the same. There is no voltage marked on the unit itself? Yep Allen it is a Ibex Bending Iron, same as yours. I've emailed LMI so we will see...