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by bobthebuilder
Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:16 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Black marks/stain in grain
Replies: 7
Views: 9303

Re: Black marks/stain in grain

Just a little aside, when I want to view the grain I spray with Iso Propal Alcohol you will find it at Bunnings it will high lite the grain then evaporate of with no residual effect. I hope you find this helpful. Cheers , Robert
by bobthebuilder
Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:27 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Attention all Lurkers
Replies: 85
Views: 548026

Re: Attention all Lurkers

Hi Martin, I have been a member of this forum forever but have had to stop working with wood for the time being on doctors orders but still like to visit to try to keep up to date in the hope I will eventually get back to building my guitars. I still have a very large stash of wood, some of which wo...
by bobthebuilder
Thu Aug 17, 2017 2:38 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Ovangkol and Sitka Tenor Uke
Replies: 5
Views: 9584

Re: Ovangkol and Sitka Tenor Uke

Hi Allen , I am extremely impressed to see what you have done with this set, It was a hard decision to sell them but this makes it a lot easier seeing what you have achieved with it, now I am keen to see what you do with the others. I am still heading up way so I will catch up with you at some point...
by bobthebuilder
Thu Aug 17, 2017 2:30 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: I'm retiring
Replies: 45
Views: 65203

Re: I'm retiring

Hi Bob, I would like to join the long list of members to say thank you for all you have done for the guitar building community. You will be missed.
Cheers Robert.
by bobthebuilder
Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:24 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Group Buy Maybe
Replies: 115
Views: 91415

Re: Group Buy Maybe

I'll take a couple of pounds.
Cheers
by bobthebuilder
Thu Jun 21, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Truss rods
Replies: 25
Views: 19654

Re: Truss rods

Go Martin, and for the I use Allied Rods and Loooove them
by bobthebuilder
Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Truss rods
Replies: 25
Views: 19654

Re: Truss rods

I have to agree with Martin. Mine always go in the heel. Also is I prefer to have a clean headstock without a cover plate sitting proud.
Cheers, Bob.
by bobthebuilder
Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:02 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Trevor Gore Course
Replies: 45
Views: 35086

Re: Trevor Gore Course

I Think I will be home that weekend and would be interested in attending.
cheers Bob
by bobthebuilder
Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:40 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tariffs
Replies: 5
Views: 5283

Re: Tariffs

My last order of wood was sent through DHL and is the first time I have been charged a Quarantine Processing fee (charged by DHL) the wood was seasoned ,clean maple sets so no reason for processing by anybody, but still I was charged $47.30 as I said by DHL. All my wood usualy comes by USPS and even...