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by Kim Strode
Sat Jan 25, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Qualities of Spruce
Replies: 18
Views: 28197

Qualities of Spruce

I would like to pick your collective brains. I have a number of spruce sets of different varieties which I have acquired over the years. Some came from Martin and others through a forum group buy. Could you please advise which sets would best suit Classic Guitars and which sets suit Steel String, or...
by Kim Strode
Fri Jan 10, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Attention all Lurkers
Replies: 85
Views: 523251

Re: Attention all Lurkers

Hi Admin's,

I'm still lurking around from Daylesford, Vic and am currently attempting to build a 12 string acoustic guitar.
by Kim Strode
Mon Aug 28, 2017 2:35 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Torres Inspired Build
Replies: 4
Views: 8787

Re: Torres Inspired Build

There are some interesting comments from Alan Carruth and Trevor Gore in this post:
http://www.classicalguitardelcamp.com/v ... 1&t=114651
by Kim Strode
Sat Jul 29, 2017 3:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bridge Pins - 12 String Guitar
Replies: 5
Views: 9057

Bridge Pins - 12 String Guitar

I have recently commenced a 12 String guitar build and during recent discussions with Bob, he suggested using 6 large bridge pins (2 string per pin) as opposed to 12 pins with a string to each. The rationale being that it is easier to align six pin holes. He previously used extra large bridge pins t...
by Kim Strode
Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Plans - Small Nylon Stringed Guitar
Replies: 8
Views: 11366

Plans - Small Nylon Stringed Guitar

My daughter wants a small bodied classic/nylon stringed guitar, probably the size of a parlour or travel guitar size. I can't find any plans on-line. Does anyone know of available plans, or do I need to get plans for a small bodied acoustic guitar and then modify the internal bracing to suit nylon s...
by Kim Strode
Wed Jun 21, 2017 11:59 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Air filtration
Replies: 24
Views: 32279

Re: Air filtration

After reading the reply's I'm also going to get the machinery house unit.
by Kim Strode
Mon Jun 19, 2017 6:20 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Air filtration
Replies: 24
Views: 32279

Re: Air filtration

I've been looking at one of these units for my assembly workshop and was hoping for a quite sounding unit. Any one have experience.

http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/R850
by Kim Strode
Mon Jun 19, 2017 2:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Air filtration
Replies: 24
Views: 32279

Re: Air filtration

I have 5 of these in my workshop, one in each of the dirty work rooms How often do you have to change the filters? Or can they be cleaned and re used? Two replacement filters available, around $85 each time.-Ross I have been looking at the one of these units lately and wondered how much noise it ma...
by Kim Strode
Wed Mar 15, 2017 5:11 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Pick Up Question
Replies: 2
Views: 4148

Pick Up Question

I am wondering about re-fitting the pick-up to my daughters violin, which I have been restoring for some time. Can someone tell me what the silver strip is on the pick up strip...should it be positioned facing the bridge or body? Also, you will notice it has slipped on the black strip, can it be rem...
by Kim Strode
Tue Aug 02, 2016 11:06 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 00 Size Florentine Cutaway Guitar - 14 Fret Neck
Replies: 12
Views: 18575

Re: 00 Size Florentine Cutaway Guitar - 14 Fret Neck

The bracing for the top Graham is the standard X-bracing, with the exception that the lower bout has a fine lattice bracing which I have borrowed from Bob Connor's design.
by Kim Strode
Sat Jul 30, 2016 5:22 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 00 Size Florentine Cutaway Guitar - 14 Fret Neck
Replies: 12
Views: 18575

00 Size Florentine Cutaway Guitar - 14 Fret Neck

This 00 size acoustic guitar has been made as a gift to my eldest son in celebration of his 40th birthday. The back and sides are Gidgee, supplied by Jeremy Fullerton. (I’m told the tree came from near Bourke in northwest NSW.) The top is Bearclaw Sitka Spruce supplied by Tim Spittle. The fretboard,...
by Kim Strode
Sat Jul 23, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Curly timbers on eBay
Replies: 12
Views: 17119

Re: Curly timbers on eBay

Photos coming soon...I promise Martin! Hoping to get a small sound/video clip with my son next week. Patience is a virtue!
by Kim Strode
Sat Jul 23, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Curly timbers on eBay
Replies: 12
Views: 17119

Re: Curly timbers on eBay

I've just finished a OO Florentine cutaway with Gidgee and the finished guitar produced the best sounding instrument so far...very clear and bright. I was so impressed with the results I've just purchased another Gidgee set from Pete.
by Kim Strode
Wed Jun 22, 2016 6:44 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Jet/Performax 10 - 20 drum sander again
Replies: 13
Views: 43807

Re: Jet/Performax 10 - 20 drum sander again

After contacting Ken less than a month ago I now have my Performax 10/20 Drum sander re assembled and running again. Ken matched his replacement parts to my spindle thread and machined new parts. Ken's generosity in making these parts to assist fellow luthiers keep their sanders going longer is grea...
by Kim Strode
Tue May 17, 2016 4:58 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Jet/Performax 10 - 20 drum sander again
Replies: 13
Views: 43807

Re: Jet/Performax 10 - 20 drum sander again

My 10-20 Performax Drum Sander died a few weeks ago with the same problem. Unfortunately emails to 'timbuck' in the UK are un-answered, so I'll need to talk to an engineering firm in Ballarat to see if I can get a reasonably priced repair.
by Kim Strode
Fri Apr 29, 2016 4:32 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Contouring sides to match top
Replies: 5
Views: 6566

Re: Contouring sides to match top

Thanks for that simple explanation Mark. I made a new sanding stick today, as suggested, and it worked a treat.
by Kim Strode
Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:49 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Contouring sides to match top
Replies: 5
Views: 6566

Contouring sides to match top

I am currently making an acoustic guitar and decided to build a 25' radius top which I've completed. I am now trying to contour the sides of the body to match the top. The consensus seems to suggest shaping the sides of the body with a 25' radius dish using sandpaper, but to flatten the sides and ne...
by Kim Strode
Sat Mar 05, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Another cockup
Replies: 9
Views: 10375

Re: Another cockup

Hi Jeremy, I also made a mistake like this when drilling holes for Mandolin Tuners. Luckily I have a lathe, so I turned plugs to fit my stepped holes. I'd already stepped the holes to accept bushings. I used scraps of timber the same as the headpiece and prior to 'turning' I laminated the same facep...
by Kim Strode
Sun Feb 14, 2016 12:19 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: What's on your bench?
Replies: 56
Views: 56107

Re: What's on your bench?

Forget the blackwood...I want to see the Huon & King Billy boat!
by Kim Strode
Mon Dec 28, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: OM Acoustic Guitar
Replies: 4
Views: 7581

Re: OM Acoustic Guitar

Superb job Alan, Really like the back and sides timber.
by Kim Strode
Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cutting CF Truss Rod
Replies: 15
Views: 15491

Re: Cutting CF Truss Rod

I successfully cut the CF Rod with a hacksaw today...much easier than I envisaged. Can I use arildite to glue the truss rod into the neck blank?
by Kim Strode
Sun Oct 25, 2015 8:06 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cutting CF Truss Rod
Replies: 15
Views: 15491

Re: Cutting CF Truss Rod

Thank you for your feedback, will use a hacksaw blade.
by Kim Strode
Sat Oct 24, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cutting CF Truss Rod
Replies: 15
Views: 15491

Cutting CF Truss Rod

I've seen posts indicating you shouldn't use saws to cut Carbon Fibre Truss Ross as it will damage blades, so how is it cut?
by Kim Strode
Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Blackwood Weissenborn Copy
Replies: 9
Views: 13815

Re: Blackwood Weissenborn Copy

Excellent work Alan.
by Kim Strode
Wed Jul 15, 2015 7:30 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Flat Top Mandolin
Replies: 22
Views: 38347

Re: Flat Top Mandolin

Thank you to all for your kind remarks and words of encouragement.