Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Thanks Martin, Just checked out their site but doesn't seem to be a retailer close to the gold coast. I have some bullzeye shellac that I use for sealing jigs etc. I have read extensive discussions on this very forum about not using it under finish because it contains wax. Maybe I will just wait unt...

Quick question for you guys, I am preparing my first guitar for finish. It is EIR and I picked up some ebony Timbermate from the masters store down the road. I don't have any shellac (I do have some on order by it is a while away). If I was to do this, what is the best way to keep it off the maple b...

Rob, I am not familiar with Masters Stores but a quick search reveals that they seem to be the Victorian equivalent of Bunnings? Is that correct? John Hi John, I think Masters opened to compete with Bunnings. Up here in QLD they seem to open up next door to bunnings. I have 3 Bunnings within 10 KM'...

Looks awesome! Hopefully I will be at that stage shortly . I cant imagine what it must feel like to string up your first, looking forward to popping my cherry

I was happy to see this also. It is fresh too, hopefully they sell enough to keep the stuff on the shelves fresh.

I also noticed they sell timbermate grain filler .

Hi Nick,

What gun are you spraying with? I am almost ready to start the finish on my first build. I was looking at maybe one of these http://tradetools.com/products/S106-171G but maybe the needle diameter is too think? I have a decent compressor and water trap already.

Tod Gilding wrote:I love watching master tradesman at work

A true master of his craft

Today I fretted my first instrument, very happy with myself 8) . This morning when I was preparing I thought I would browse youtube and get a few different perspectives on it. I came across this video. It made me feel a whole lot my comfortable with my process :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8JCv...

That's real nice. Hope my first ends up as nice. I like the shape. Is it modeled on the larrivee L shape?

I organised a group buy of bear claw tops from Brent, and they got to Brunswick Heads in about 8 days. I've waited longer for a post card from melbourne. I believe that Brent must be a majority shareholder in both USPS and AusPost, because it's like bloody magic! If you're south of Bundy and ever e...

Now that is a work of art. That bowl cutaway looks brillient. I bet it is a challenge to execute.

ozziebluesman wrote:Hi Jeremy,

I'm just down the road a bit from Allen so if your in Townsville there is a beer and a shed tour here also.

Cheers

Alan

Thanks guys. I have never been north of Bundy, starting to think I should

Thanks for the offer Allen, I might just take you up on that.

Oh man what have I gotten in to :) . Thanks for the info guys, especially about the staining etc. I did not know that. Allen I have just been looking through your website. You make some awesome instruments, just lovely. I cant wait to get to that level of competence (if ever). I especially love the ...

More so than engelmann? My first build is engelmann. It's funny I wouldn't pick that from just handling the rough sawn plates. It smells really nice too

Wow that looks awesome Alan.

Good to see the wood combo in action, seems to pair really well visually.

Ordered some wood from Brent last week and would you belive it turned up today. Thats some great service. I got some sitka and some WRC. I am hoping to make my second build out of WRC with blackwood back and sides. Has anybody built with this combo before? I am aiming for a nice finger-style guitar,...

I would be interested to know how much bandwidth this place uses. We have a full rack in pipe networks in Brisbane with unlimited data. If you ever wanted to get it out from under your desk and into an enterprise environment I might be able to help out.

Hi Guys, Not sure if this is of interest to anybody. I was looking for a reasonably priced laminate trimmer to use for my first build. I was looking at the Maktec's that you guys have mentioned on here before but the local supplier was out of stock. I found this one at trade tools http://tradetools....

Hi Mark, Thanks for the reply and info. I got the dial gauge from my father courtesy of his work :). There are plenty on ebay though. The plan was from the Gore/Gilet build book. All kinds of great jigs and insights. For my build I have all the components in a spare room that has a de-humidifier in ...

Hi Guys, I haven't posted for a while, took the summer off from working on my first build (Gold Coast, no air con in the shed). Just started doing some work today and getting close to closing the box which is exciting. The reason for my post is I am thinking about getting rid of my near new Norton s...

Hi Jeremy , I agree with martin , If I could only have 3 power tools for Guitar making it would be my 14 " bandsaw, my jet Drum sander and my oscilating spindal sander. I have a few others but those three are the most used , I cut my fret slots with a Stewmac fret slotting jig , takes 5 minutes , I...

Awesome, thanks Martin. I will leave it where it sits.

Thanks a lot Martin. After reading back my post that does make sense. With a good band saw, set up right, can you cut accurately enough to do a mortice and tenon neck joint, scarf joint and other critical cuts?

Hi guys, I am coming along nicely with my first build, thanks to everyone for the advice along the way. About to start assembling the box which is really exciting. I came across this saw on gumtree and have been in contact with the seller. http://brisbane.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-tools-DIY-Ca...