Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Hi graham, It's not the pinkish colour I am worried about. It's the big brown stain thing in the top picture. Looks kind of like my dog took a squat on it. Seems to go all the way through too because it is showing through on the other side as you can just make out in the third picture. I have anothe...

nnickusa wrote:Keep it for a parlour?

Only 'causeI'm trying to make each one look as good as I can, and a "stain" might shit me....

Stain would $hit me too Nick. I am going to try another. I may abandon WRC altogether yet . Where the stain is it would be more like a uke I recon.

Ok so been googling around. Is this an example of a pitch pocket? Albeit a fairly benign?

Hi have just joined and sanded the top for my second build. As I sanded a strange colouration on one plate began to appear. I thought that I could avoid it on the top but it has shown through. Any ideas what cause this? I am thinking of using another piece for purely aesthetic reasons but do you thi...

I have had Mick Gentry work on my guitars in the past. He is a great guy and I know he has a spray booth. I have never had finish done from him before though but I can imagine he would do a good job. On the gold coast though.

http://www.guitar-repairs.com.au/

Thanks a lot Trevor,

I will go with this and see how she turns out. I am very much enjoying your books, great work.

Thanks for the reply Trevor. Yes I am getting close to the results in the book, to within .015mm at least. I sanded it with 120grit on a drum sander. One edge is straight but still at little rough. The other three are straight from the bandsaw. Would it make much difference if I planed all the edges...

Hi Guys, I am building a GA at the moment. I finally got the math for pate thickness (I think). It will be my second guitar with WRC and blackwood B/S. I was wondering if one of you knowledgeable folks could have a look at the results of my spreadsheet and tell me if you think this is a suitable pie...

Great news thanks nick. I can't really see a downside to it unless you are looking for super high gloss. I am sold, going to give this a burl on the next one.

Turned out fantastic Nick. How did you find the Tru-oil finish compared to spraying? Easy to apply? I am going to give it a go on my next.

Cheers.

I was in burnings yesterday and bought a 1/4 diablo. I was really happy to see they are now stocking diablo saw blades. I am going to get one for my chop saw. I know they have a reputation for being affordable quality.

Oh my, this is stunning. Exactly the type of guitar I love to play. I bet it sounds amazing.

I bet that smelt amazing while you were working it .

Trev,

I am probably a little green for it at the moment anyway (Just starting #2 and #3). Please keep me in mind once you have the numbers and are ready to go. I will try and make it happen no matter where it is.

Cheers.

Nick,

Does your saw look similar to this http://www.jettools.com/us/en/p/14-clos ... 0v/708115K?

If so Gary pye woodworking has jet riser blocks that also fits some other makes.

http://www.garypye.com/Bandsaws/Spare-P ... -p614.html

That looks nice. I looked around a lot and didn't find this one.

Currently I store my wood and works in progress in a spare room in my house. I have a dehumidifier but it does not have a humidity controller built in. I thought rather than buying a new dehumidifier with a controller that is potentially very inaccurate, I would try one of the units from Auber http:...

I had a good experience fretting with a dead blow hammer from trade tools http://tradetools.com/Category/hand-too ... rs/mallets

I love it. Small guitars are just so playable and the Coco is to die for.

Allen,

I just checked out your new website. Very nice indeed.

I could do coff's if you could find somewhere to host it. Be a nice little break

I would jump at a Brisbane course as well.

I was looking around on this very topic the other day as I am interested in using it on my next build.

I found this nice little youtube tutorial that had some interesting information.


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Lovely Guitar Jeremy....its a special feeling to string up and play your first instrument....Well Done! John Thanks John It's a sweet looking guitar Jeremy "I don't mind admitting that it actually brought a tear to my eye." :lol: I know what you mean, it almost did the same for me .It is a special ...

Nice work Jeremy :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl Clean classic styling :) :) :) . Thanks for posting. A good clean looking guitar Jeremy, with very nice EI rosewood. I like the slotted headstock, but think the tuners are upside down. It is my understanding that the worm gear goes to the top? Thanks for the...