Search found 656 matches

by 56nortondomy
Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:35 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: solid body construction books and beginner timber blanks
Replies: 2
Views: 28

Re: solid body construction books and beginner timber blanks

You could try tas oak ( kd hardwood ) from Bunnings it's fairly cheap and actually makes a pretty good neck. I've used it on a few builds. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:23 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Left handed Selmer
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Re: Left handed Selmer

Thanks Taffy. It's easy to get confused making a left hander, which I did a couple of times.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Left handed Selmer
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Re: Left handed Selmer

Thanks Al. It is nice when the owner is really pleased with the guitar.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Left handed Selmer
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Re: Left handed Selmer

Thanks Dave. Funny you should mention the fret markers, the first f/b I made i put them on the wrong side, luckily I hadn’t cut the end so I can use it on the next one. The black wood is another beautiful set from Tim at Australian tonewood his wood is top quality and he’s really reasonable with his...
by 56nortondomy
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Left handed Selmer
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Left handed Selmer

My first left handed guitar, it’s easy to get confused but overall the build went well.
Figured black wood b/s from Tim
AAAA Sitka top
QLD maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Eirw bridge
Marri bindings
K&K twin spot p/up
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Tassie double bass
Replies: 6
Views: 304

Re: Tassie double bass

Very nice. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Walnut bend
Replies: 12
Views: 1439

Re: Walnut bend

I find walnut bends easy, I thickness to 2mm, at the cutaway section it's about 1.8mm I always use fabric softener. Cutaway sides I soak in hot water with fabric softener for about 25 minutes. Non cutaway I just spray with water and bend, I use aluminium slats for bending. Make sure your blanket is ...
by 56nortondomy
Fri Feb 09, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Selmer d hole
Replies: 13
Views: 27379

Re: Selmer d hole

Thanks Jacob.
by 56nortondomy
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 12 string build advice
Replies: 12
Views: 1988

Re: 12 string build advice

I've used sass for one neck but wouldn't use it again, it's prone to movement. I use CF in all my necks and I'd highly recommend that, it's easy enough to install. Maybe get some QLD maple, NGRW or mahogany for the neck I think they would be a better choice. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Martin Parlor design queries
Replies: 6
Views: 1225

Re: Martin Parlor design queries

I've built a few parlour guitars and I also radius the top bracing, I use a 25ft radius. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:09 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: F5 style mandolin
Replies: 4
Views: 7255

Re: F5 style mandolin

Thanks Al.
by 56nortondomy
Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: F5 style mandolin
Replies: 4
Views: 7255

Re: F5 style mandolin

Thanks Taffy.
The owner is really happy with it. He's coming tomorrow for a test play so I can tweek it for him if need be.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Jan 13, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Archtop Spanish Heel
Replies: 2
Views: 9922

Re: Archtop Spanish Heel

Not too sure if a Spanish heel would be suitable for an archtop. I think the mortise and tenon is a much better option I’ve used it on 4 archtops with good results. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Jan 13, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: F5 style mandolin
Replies: 4
Views: 7255

F5 style mandolin

This is my first mandolin. It was an order from a guy from the mens shed. He wanted it to look unique and he wanted the top stained to match the look of his Australian red cedar topped OM that I built for him. Blackwood b/s and neck. Red spruce top Ebony fretboard and bridge. K&K internal mandolin p...
by 56nortondomy
Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Selmer d hole
Replies: 13
Views: 27379

Re: Selmer d hole

Thanks Taffy.
by 56nortondomy
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Selmer d hole
Replies: 13
Views: 27379

Re: Selmer d hole

No problem Dave. Yeah they really are a different animal. They're also a real challenge, I'm starting to get the hang of them now but I can tell you the first one did my head in and took me 12months to build, I had to walk away from it for about 3 months so I could get motivated to finish it. Thanks...
by 56nortondomy
Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:38 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Selmer d hole
Replies: 13
Views: 27379

Re: Selmer d hole

This is the left handed guitar I’m working on. I closed the box today. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:35 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Selmer d hole
Replies: 13
Views: 27379

Re: Selmer d hole

Thanks Dave. The bridge is just designed this way. As long as you use a decent timber then the saddle section is fine. This one is Blackwood, I normally use EIRW which is great. The top has a crease ( pliage) just behind the bridge, it makes the top a lot stronger, so then it can be thinned more tha...
by 56nortondomy
Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Selmer d hole
Replies: 13
Views: 27379

Re: Selmer d hole

Thanks Al.
by 56nortondomy
Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:50 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Selmer d hole
Replies: 13
Views: 27379

Selmer d hole

Another Selmer finished, this is number 6. I have an oval hole about 50% finished and I have a left handed d hole started.
This one is Blackwood b/s from Tim.
Australia red cedar top
Blackwood neck and bridge and veneers
Katalox fretboard
Marri bindings
by 56nortondomy
Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How to create a vintage amber stain ?
Replies: 3
Views: 8347

Re: How to create a vintage amber stain ?

Stewmac stains mix with water and lacquer, I've used it many times. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tough times for suppliers?
Replies: 12
Views: 57555

Re: Tough times for suppliers?

Yeah me too. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
Replies: 14
Views: 69645

Re: Gypsy jazz guitar

Thanks Dick. Got 2 more close to finished. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build
Replies: 9
Views: 36666

Re: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build

Well done Wayne that's great news, I hope it all goes well and you get some more orders.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:01 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Gypsy jazz guitar
Replies: 14
Views: 69645

Re: Gypsy jazz guitar

Thanks Dave, Wayne. Here’s a photo of the top bracing. Not that top but it’s the same. Wayne