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by liam_fnq
Mon Nov 25, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Banjo build
Replies: 10
Views: 10683

Re: Banjo build

There's some banjo ukes on my website.
by liam_fnq
Thu Oct 31, 2013 5:56 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Band Saw Tire
Replies: 5
Views: 6926

Re: Band Saw Tire

Get some polyurethane tyres from ebay.
by liam_fnq
Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:23 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: bracing
Replies: 30
Views: 41296

Re: bracing

I usually expect timber from the US to cost as much in shipping as the timber is worth, unless it fits in a flat rate box............
by liam_fnq
Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:47 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New project: weiss-like squareneck Dobro woodbody
Replies: 7
Views: 8855

Re: New project: weiss-like squareneck Dobro woodbody

That falls into the 'Way Cool' category. :cl :cl :cl
by liam_fnq
Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:11 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Aussie Leahy makes US visit
Replies: 5
Views: 6202

Re: Aussie Leahy makes US visit

Allen, it must be horrible having to share first class with Clive Palmer............ :fff
by liam_fnq
Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:08 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Ebay buyers beware
Replies: 6
Views: 6919

Re: Ebay buyers beware

Whoa, I had a bit of a panic and then had a brilliant idea. I've just come back from torching my whole stash and can now confirm that it is (was) all real timber. I feel much better now. 8)
by liam_fnq
Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:54 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hide Glue...Myths or Magical?
Replies: 21
Views: 20183

Re: Hide Glue...Myths or Magical?

12. It doesn't come from a chemical factory.
13. I washes out of your clothes so you can happily wear your Hugo Boss suit in the workshop without worrying that the other hot shots at the stock brokerage will have the leverage to make you buy the lattes on Mon morning.
by liam_fnq
Wed Aug 21, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: .070" (1.78mm) Bearing for Weiss binding
Replies: 15
Views: 14812

Re: .070" (1.78mm) Bearing for Weiss binding

Do you wrap it so that it overlaps itself of do you need to butt joint the wraps? Serious question. I prefer to overlap the ends of the tape.....I just love it when the router goes bumpity bump and I also love the pretty scalloped binding channel it leaves behind :D Helpful as always..................
by liam_fnq
Wed Aug 21, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: .070" (1.78mm) Bearing for Weiss binding
Replies: 15
Views: 14812

Re: .070" (1.78mm) Bearing for Weiss binding

Do you wrap it so that it overlaps itself of do you need to butt joint the wraps? Serious question.
by liam_fnq
Mon Aug 19, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Tenor Uke - Native Olive
Replies: 16
Views: 15322

Re: Tenor Uke - Native Olive

Nice ukulele.
by liam_fnq
Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:48 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Countersinking Bridge Pin Holes
Replies: 11
Views: 13981

Re: Countersinking Bridge Pin Holes

I use a round end carbide burr. It's a hell of a lot more controllable than a plain old counter sink. I didn't know about that bit of stew-mac kit. Not that expensive for what you get.
by liam_fnq
Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Neck finish
Replies: 12
Views: 14220

Re: Neck finish

Come and see me dave. I dont like nitro on necks because it imprints so easily, I am a fan of two pack poly, however these days we use uv clear which is hard as nails and silky smooth to the touch. Your welcome to come up and have a play, just bring some beers along Steve Just how easy is "so easy"...
by liam_fnq
Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:37 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Just a little bit of wood porn. Been on a buying spree
Replies: 13
Views: 13494

Re: Just a little bit of wood porn. Been on a buying spree

Allen wrote:
liam_fnq wrote:Any problem bringing it to my house? 8)

The three large slabs in the last photo are already at Micheal's.

Bout time someone sorted out that Canadian Postal Service.
by liam_fnq
Mon Jul 29, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Just a little bit of wood porn. Been on a buying spree
Replies: 13
Views: 13494

Re: Just a little bit of wood porn. Been on a buying spree

Any problem bringing it to my house? 8)
by liam_fnq
Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: weather watching
Replies: 13
Views: 13509

Re: weather watching

Kev3 wrote:Hi Liam,
So just a small bench/shelf and not much else? - or is it a bit of board balanced on the actually dunny :D

You haven't been pissing in my dry room have you Kev?
by liam_fnq
Thu Jul 25, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Darwin retail experience
Replies: 31
Views: 25735

Re: Darwin retail experience

I don't mind a little mark up to buy something locally but I'll be damned if I'll put up with the sort of rubbish Perry has just pointed out. It seems quite common. The bigger issue for me is the rude and unhelpful "service" in most of the local shops. Half the time they tell me 'it's not in stock w...
by liam_fnq
Thu Jul 25, 2013 3:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: weather watching
Replies: 13
Views: 13509

Re: weather watching

Irony being I've been thinking I need to sort out some sort of humidity control if I'm ever to complete current build - didn't think I'd need to add moisture though. For those of you that have built a dry room - what is the smallest area you think is practical ? Mines about the size of a dunny. Jus...
by liam_fnq
Sat Jul 13, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The victim if an angry ex-wife..
Replies: 38
Views: 35401

Re: The victim if an angry ex-wife..

I've got one of them. They make a great blues slide guitar.
by liam_fnq
Fri Jul 12, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The victim if an angry ex-wife..
Replies: 38
Views: 35401

Re: The victim if an angry ex-wife..

needsmorecowbel wrote:Steve are they bagpipes in the background?

Stu
Isn't that a vacuum cleaner? 8)
by liam_fnq
Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:42 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Rubber Banding for holding Binding
Replies: 11
Views: 11836

Re: Rubber Banding for holding Binding

I spray a couple of coats of lacquer before cutting the binding channels. This pretty much eliminates the tear out issue. As for snugging up the bindings, I use HHG, synching the bindings into place with the brown paper masking tape from stew mac, then I wrap the whole thing in polyester webbing fro...
by liam_fnq
Thu Jul 04, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: carbon fibre truss rods in a UKE - Australia?
Replies: 5
Views: 6630

Re: carbon fibre truss rods in a UKE - Australia?

0.300 x 0.125 from Goodwinds. Check the close outs page.
by liam_fnq
Sat Jun 29, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Uke heel block size
Replies: 7
Views: 8080

Re: Uke heel block size

colburge wrote:
Allen wrote:I use 20mm inside the body
Thanks Allen

Col
I wouldn't scollop it though.
by liam_fnq
Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Celluloid and Acetone glue
Replies: 1
Views: 3289

Celluloid and Acetone glue

For those who have used this glue for celluloid bindings:

How runny do you want it to be?

How much open time do you get with it?

How long does it take to dry?

Thanks in advance.
by liam_fnq
Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:00 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Stupid bending question - Am I doing it all wrong?
Replies: 8
Views: 9128

Re: Stupid bending question - Am I doing it all wrong?

I have to keep my gas torch as low as it will go to keep it from getting the pipe too hot.