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- Sat Mar 23, 2019 4:43 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: This made me chuckle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1470
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 12:56 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Attention all Lurkers
- Replies: 42
- Views: 20606
Re: Attention all Lurkers
Ive kind of changed direction in the last little while, A mandola in progress based on Cremonese Mandolin and a "I wonder if this could work mando". I'll take some nicer photos one day.
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:55 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Aquacote cross linked polyurethane?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1872
Aquacote cross linked polyurethane?
Long time no visit, but still messing around and having fun. Has anyone used the cross linked Polyurethane from Boat Craft for finishing instruments? It seems to have a number of very nice features including an exceptional hardness and water clean up. Im a big fan of Bote Cote and the company seems ...
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:53 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: A banjo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2446
- Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:32 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Invercargill and Princes Love Child
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4822
- Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:31 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Show us your sled
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7123
Re: Show us your sled
Nice ride, a Virago but for city work it's da bomb. How Yamaha make a 250 sound like a 1000 Harley is beyond me. Bikes are like zoot, just one more....
- Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:53 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Show us your sled
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7123
- Wed Jan 11, 2017 4:51 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Resawing in Sydney?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2453
- Wed Jan 11, 2017 4:49 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: The Questions We Never Ask
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7284
Re: The Questions We Never Ask
I tried to get my business there last year Perry but had to move some people on when the numbers magically fell. It's a great way to get unpopular.
As for the zoot it's going to the local Men's Shed
As for the zoot it's going to the local Men's Shed
- Tue Jan 10, 2017 5:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Resawing in Sydney?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2453
Resawing in Sydney?
Seems like I'm back to instrument making. A recent splurge in tassie has me in possession of some boards that I want ripped down to 4 and 12mm. Blackwood and myrtle.
Does anyone offer this as a service? I'm not after freebies just a quality job.
Does anyone offer this as a service? I'm not after freebies just a quality job.
- Sat Dec 24, 2016 1:35 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Show us your sled
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7123
- Sat Dec 24, 2016 1:28 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Not dead - Just Busy
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7027
Re: Not dead - Just Busy
Funnily enough I've just started a build as well. Funnily enough I've had the same distraction to deal with.
- Tue Nov 25, 2014 5:35 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Tru-oil finish; Tackiness and possible solutions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5201
Re: Tru-oil finish; Tackiness and possible solutions
Modern polys are not that well suited to Danish Oil type mixes of this type. They don't polymerise properly due to interactions with the BLO. This has been extensively discussed on the UBeaut forum. I learnt the hard was as well.
- Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:50 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Heads up for Melbourne members
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3559
Heads up for Melbourne members
Just posted on the UBeaut forum http://www.lockwoodcompany.com.au/S2734.htm. Some poor bugger going out of business and someone will pick up some fine timber.
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 5:57 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Spotted Gum
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5497
- Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:18 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Spotted Gum
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5497
- Sun Jun 01, 2014 2:58 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: 6 String Tenor Ukulele
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8226
Re: 6 String Tenor Ukulele
What does the Ancient Spruce add to the sound Alan?
Shit hot instrument!
Shit hot instrument!
- Sat May 31, 2014 1:06 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Spotted Gum
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5497
Spotted Gum
I've managed to score some very attractive Spotted Gum. The pieces are not wide enough for backs but sides an certainly necks are a possibility. I know it's used for tool handles so stability shouldn't be an issue.
Does anyone have any experience with this timber?
Does anyone have any experience with this timber?
- Wed May 28, 2014 10:56 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Mandocello plan/advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4474
Re: Mandocello plan/advice
It is not uncommon for guitars to be converted to Mandocellos by drilling a couple of extra tuner holes and replacing the saddle and nut. There are a few on the Mandolin Cafe along with some people who do it regularly. If you go with a archtop type tailpiece it gets even easier. Graham MacDonald wil...
- Thu May 22, 2014 11:21 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Acoustic body
- Replies: 56
- Views: 17925
Re: Acoustic body
Or buy pre shaped necks, front and back plates, slotted fingerboards etc. For me part of the fun is taking my time and working things out. I already own a manufacturing business, one is enough thx.
- Thu May 22, 2014 11:14 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Is this destined to fail?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4062
Re: Is this destined to fail?
I dont think you will need extra binding. The sides should route just fine.
One of the violin books recommends using several layers of veneer and laminating them around the mold. An outside mold that is. Also an option.
One of the violin books recommends using several layers of veneer and laminating them around the mold. An outside mold that is. Also an option.
- Thu May 22, 2014 11:10 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Ebay Hacked - Change your password
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2908
Re: Ebay Hacked - Change your password
I hope they have a system where they get rid of inactive accounts. Ive tried a dozen times to use it but it never actually works.
- Mon May 12, 2014 8:37 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Frick what now???!!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8666
- Mon May 05, 2014 1:36 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Desert, Gold fields and other timber
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5580
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:03 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Luthier's Forum - LuthierforumAustraliaNewZealand.com
- Replies: 61
- Views: 20600
Re: New Luthier's Forum - LuthierforumAustraliaNewZealand.co
I look forward to seeing the caramel toffee swirl set from log11/37/y:bdars, pure antique manchurian goodness.