Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Hi Pat

I'd say red meranti or one of the Shorea species.

Hi Alan
Glad to hear that you were spared, particularly your workshop and I assume your timber stash.

Hey Alan (Ozziebluesman) hope you and your loved ones are safe and sound.

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Re ukes with falcate bracing please see the above post from Clancy.

Hi Ross

For router bits/end mills try Adam's Bits on eBay.
Based in Melbourne I think.

Hi Joseph

A little bit off topic but I notice that you make reference to the Albany climate so I assume that you live nearby.
Were you aware that there is an active group of luthiers in Albany and they are members of this forum?
Perhaps the Administrators could put you in touch with them.

Hi Richard

Have you seen this video on setting up a mortising attachment?
Thought it could be helpful for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxyWfze3qzQ

I received an order from StewMac a few weeks ago and was charged a tax of 10% of the value of the order. This tax was itemised on the invoice under Ohio Tax. Previous invoices from StewMac have not shown any such tax.

Hi Nigel

Welcome to Os.
+1 Michael Connor (Localele) I would suggest a PM to Michael details under membership.
Great collection and knowledge of Australian timbers. In northern NSW not all that far from
the Gold Coast just make sure you have GPS.

Bruce

Hi Allan

Thank you for posting the video, I did enjoy seeing how you work.

Hi Craig

It's great to learn that you are still alive and building, nice blackwood on the back.

My way of holding nuts and saddles.

Hi Trevor

Did you have any issues with using Brush Box? I understand that it is generally regarded
as a challenging timber to work because of the interlocking grain, the high silica content
which dulls cutting edges and the natural waxiness which can make it difficult to glue.

Hi Alan That forum member is Fisherman (Peter) and it was his FE-17 style guitar, a lovely little guitar, that inspired me to make one. I am following the plans and details for the FE-17 that Peter provided but I am not trying to make a replica. Too much inlay work for me for a start. If you are mak...

Very classy Allan, a nice piece of work. What timber did you use for the back and sides?
How is the FE 17 style classical going?

Bunya or Hoop pine??

Thanks Rod and Allen for your advice. Thought I might have been on to something that is relatively cheap
compared to Aqua Coat or epoxies and sands off easily.

I know this is a contentious topic and there are many options covered in previous posts on this forum. I am just wondering if Feast Watson sanding sealer is suitable to use as a grain filler for acoustic instruments. If not why not considering that epoxy is commonly used? Dulux (Feast Watson and Cab...

Hi Craig

Welcome to the forum at last. Looks like Queensland maple to me. I used some of the off cuts
you gave me to make this baritone uke. Would be happy to take more if you are giving it away
it was a lovely timber to work with. (Yes you are on my list).

Looking good Peter, very inspiring. Was the tornavoz fitted before assembly
or was it a retro fit after the top was glued down?

Hi Richard

Here is another recent video featuring Stephanie...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJYpcaSMXEs

Thank you Richard for the post. I agree with you Stephanie is a gifted musician.
I hope she returns to Canberra when she finishes her studies, after all Canberra
is the "Mecca"for classical guitarists in Australia.

What about the new kitchen the missus has been waiting for?

Hi Pete
Looks great from here and sounds ok. You worry too much.
We must get together one day and compare "muck ups".
I'll show you mine if you show me yours

Hi Andos some progress pics of a baritone uke using Georgia Luthier Supply plans. Macro top back and sides with jarrah bindings. Pity about the knots in the macro over there, over here ours is straight grained and knot free. :lol: :lol: Got mine from Pete at Curly Timbers. Macro uke1.jpg Macro uke2....