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by Snail
Mon Dec 13, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Kootenay Tonewoods
Replies: 10
Views: 9625

Re: Kootenay Tonewoods

I have purchased a small quantity of tops recently - about 6 or so from Music Spruce Canada. They were easy to deal with when ordering. They haven’t arrived yet - I picked the slowest shipping option known to man by accident. Completely my fault. I am very keen for them to arrive. Can’t wait for The...
by Snail
Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:37 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Performax 16/32 Sander - belt tracking
Replies: 23
Views: 24364

Re: Performax 16/32 Sander - belt tracking

Are these issues the experience with these type of drum sanders - they all look very similar - I.e timbecon, H&F, Carbatec? Or is it just an issue with the Jet model?

Thanks

Dan
by Snail
Sun Oct 24, 2021 11:31 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bandsaw recommendations
Replies: 20
Views: 21500

Re: Bandsaw recommendations

Not too late - thanks for the tip!
by Snail
Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bandsaw recommendations
Replies: 20
Views: 21500

Re: Bandsaw recommendations

I just wanted to let you all know I took your advice and purchased the 14 inch Hare and Forbes. I was waiting until it got here to provide an update, but it is taking longer than I hoped.

Either way, I just wanted to thank you, and let you know your advice was acted on :)
by Snail
Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Cooba Guitar now completed
Replies: 10
Views: 10026

Re: Cooba Guitar now completed

Thanks Wayne. Sorry, I wasn't criticising your playing in any way, I thought it was great. I was merely replying to your comment ' I need to work on my guitar playing skills to improve my timing '. Just trying to be helpful and what has worked for me in part. After almost 30 years, I find I need to ...
by Snail
Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bandsaw recommendations
Replies: 20
Views: 21500

Re: Bandsaw recommendations

Thanks Peter,

I did see you previous post about the Inca bandsaw. I have been looking (given your recommendation) . They seemed to be highly regarded and don't come up for sale often (or at least whilst I have been looking).

Glad to hear you are staying away from that bucket ;)
by Snail
Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:52 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bandsaw recommendations
Replies: 20
Views: 21500

Re: Bandsaw recommendations

Thanks All, I really appreciate your advice, and willingness to share your experience and expertise. A cheaper H&F bandsaw it is (and a drum sander). If I do need to have something resawn, I always can get that done in a pinch (and a drive). I spoke to H&F earlier this morning. Just for information ...
by Snail
Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:56 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bandsaw recommendations
Replies: 20
Views: 21500

Bandsaw recommendations

Hi All, I know this topic has been addressed previously, but given some recent changes in pricing and availability (I expect COVID related), I thought I would ask for updated advice. I am thinking about getting a bandsaw. Having read a lot of the posts, a 14" seems to be the recommendation. It would...
by Snail
Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:18 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Cooba Guitar now completed
Replies: 10
Views: 10026

Re: Cooba Guitar now completed

Hi Wayne, It is a really beautiful guitar. I clicked on the link and have had your playing on whilst I am working. Nice playing, don't sell yourself short!! If you are really think you need to improve your timing, there is a great app called Rhythm Trainer. It shows a rhythm and then you tap the rhy...
by Snail
Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:11 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Building a kitset dreadnought
Replies: 15
Views: 9263

Re: Building a kitset dreadnought

Thanks Richard, I appreciate the effort of posting all of this up.

I, for one, would be really interested to see how it turns out!
by Snail
Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:11 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Maple & Red Spruce OM - Beach guitar
Replies: 6
Views: 6662

Re: Maple & Red Spruce OM - Beach guitar

Beach guitar!! :shock:

Beautiful job Trent.
by Snail
Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:57 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Building a kitset dreadnought
Replies: 15
Views: 9263

Re: Building a kitset dreadnought

Looking good Richard :)
by Snail
Fri Sep 03, 2021 8:24 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Building a kitset dreadnought
Replies: 15
Views: 9263

Re: Building a kitset dreadnought

Making good progress Richard.

I wasn't aware of the straw trick - when I first saw it, I thought 'that is not going taste great' :oops:
by Snail
Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Member Introduction
Replies: 6
Views: 5264

Re: New Member Introduction

Thanks for the welcome Gents. I used to have access to a well equipped workshop but that is no longer the case, so I am now just stocking up on tools that can be used in my home garage. I am focussing a lot more on hand tools now, rather than machinery. It is also much safer for the little guy. I do...
by Snail
Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Member Introduction
Replies: 6
Views: 5264

New Member Introduction

Hi All, I am a new member and would like to introduce myself. My name is Daniel and I live in the central west of NSW (Orange). I am realising a long held desire to start building guitars. I have played steel string and classical guitar for a quite a while and really like the artistry involved in bu...
by Snail
Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:36 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Building a kitset dreadnought
Replies: 15
Views: 9263

Re: Building a kitset dreadnought

Hi Richard,

I for one, am very interested in your experience with this kit. I am really looking forward to your updates.

Thanks

Daniel.