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by Hesh1956
Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:34 am
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: "Williams"-style binding channel router jig
Replies: 16
Views: 40410

Allen M8 Stew-Mac has fixed their binding router bit set so that it no longer matters if you do the purfling channel first or not. They added a simple brass spacer that prevents the business end of the bit from falling into the binding channel if you cut the top purfling channel first. I have both b...
by Hesh1956
Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:23 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Calibrating Hygrometers (Pics)
Replies: 18
Views: 20770

Thanks for the A+ Rod my friend! :)

Joe regardless of Oklahoma's sometimes foul weather at least you guys have two college football teams in the top 20 right now! :D Let's try to remember what's really important in life.... :D
by Hesh1956
Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:14 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: All Hallows eve
Replies: 5
Views: 4856

I wore that sheep last Halloween.... :D
by Hesh1956
Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Calibrating Hygrometers (Pics)
Replies: 18
Views: 20770

New technology doesn't always make it better. Agreed! :) I always knew that my digitals could be off but this test really surprised me as to how very off these things can be.... At this point the only thing that my digitals are good for is showing change. What I am most concerned about is the chart...
by Hesh1956
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Calibrating Hygrometers (Pics)
Replies: 18
Views: 20770

Calibrating Hygrometers (Pics)

As promised... :D I have been hell bent on finding out the real scoop on what the RH is in my shop. I have a number of hygrometers and I understand that digitals usually suck in terms of accuracy. My Abbeon is my gold standard and I have been sending it to Abbeon in California for calibration. But t...
by Hesh1956
Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:09 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Happy birthday Hesh
Replies: 10
Views: 8550

:lol: :lol: :lol: Many thanks my friends and such nice presents above too!!! :D
by Hesh1956
Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:06 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bolt On Neck Question?
Replies: 31
Views: 24964

Link bro in case you need a translation this all means that these guys like you. :lol:

It might be a good idea though to never post a picture of yourself wearing chaps or wool....... :lol:
by Hesh1956
Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:41 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Epoxy for laminating
Replies: 49
Views: 44536

I agree with Kim. Adding more hardener is not a good idea. You will likely get soft epoxy with uncured hardener in it and the hardener is the biggest offender for toxicity. Doesn't matter how much hardener you add or don't, you will still be exposed to the stuff when mixing and when it is curing. A...
by Hesh1956
Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:27 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bolt On Neck Question?
Replies: 31
Views: 24964

Kim wrote:
Rick Turner wrote: Hold with ViceGrips...or whatever your Aussie equivalent is.
Real men down here Rick, we all use our butt cheeks.
No offense M8 but I doubt if I will be borrowing any bolts from you... :D
by Hesh1956
Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:08 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: 8 hours to go
Replies: 5
Views: 5181

Safe trip Martin.
by Hesh1956
Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:06 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Wet Bulb
Replies: 3
Views: 4362

Wet Bulb

I have been struggling a bit to integrate a new humidifier into my shop and although that is going well my hygrometers are acting up and I am not sure what reading to believe. My Abbeon is my standard that I send back to Abbeon every 6-9 months to have calibrated but the last time I got it back from...
by Hesh1956
Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Epoxy for laminating
Replies: 49
Views: 44536

Man am I hungry - anyone got any potato chips (crisps) or cookies.....

I was going to say something else, but, er, darn I forgot what I was going to say....
by Hesh1956
Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:57 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tap tone vid from Kim Walker
Replies: 10
Views: 9265

I thought that SuperSoft was for emergency use if like the TV commercials say when taking Viagra you experience something that lasts more than 4 hours....

Just spritz it with SuperSoft and off you go..... :lol:
by Hesh1956
Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bolt On Neck Question?
Replies: 31
Views: 24964

Alan M8 I use 1/4 - 20 bolts in mine so 1/4" is fine. I think that mine are 1.5" long but this will depend on the thickness of your neck block.
by Hesh1956
Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:13 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tap tone vid from Kim Walker
Replies: 10
Views: 9265

Well thank you Rick!!! I can't tell you how many times I have asked other builders about the fabric softener and they look at me with a blank stare. I have Downy here too so I will give it a try.

I have SuperSoft II but have not used it yet. Some folks swear by it.
by Hesh1956
Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:08 am
Forum: Health and Safety
Topic: Wood Dust Sensitization
Replies: 20
Views: 47387

I still smoke, well I don't but these damn Camels in the pack do.... Where's that banging one's head in the wall emoticon I need about 4 of them for my post here.... One of the most important things in the info that our friend Steve C. originally provided is the 2-5% of the population . Notice that ...
by Hesh1956
Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:53 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tap tone vid from Kim Walker
Replies: 10
Views: 9265

Good video Bob and thanks for posting that one. I have seen it before and thought that it was pretty interesting then too. Kim W. also has a segment on him on one of the Gourmet Guitars videos (Rick is featured too) where Kim shows how he bends sides. The video shows him describing the water/moistur...
by Hesh1956
Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:48 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Epoxy for laminating
Replies: 49
Views: 44536

Hi Cleaver/Link and welcome to the ANZLF M8! I have a very good friend also in northern California who also goes by the first name of Link. I am wondering if you may know the guy? :D Anyway my friend is my go-to-guy for all matters that I need trusted council on regarding proper woodworking, woodwor...
by Hesh1956
Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:32 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Master Class offered by Rick Turner at Cairns Uke Festival
Replies: 15
Views: 12426

I wish that I could attend.... :(

Here's an idea - I know that Rick has also worked with and investigated some of the newer alternatives for fretting which include ceramic frets. Make sure you ask him nicely to tell you about these.
by Hesh1956
Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:29 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Epoxy for laminating
Replies: 49
Views: 44536

I'm a big fan of West Systems too and not just because it is a local Michigan product. What makes some epoxies work well as a pore filler is primarily four things IMHO: 1) The viscosity - you want the epoxy to be thin enough to be easily manipulated and I like to use the term "mashed" into the pores...
by Hesh1956
Sat Oct 10, 2009 2:18 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Sound Board
Replies: 71
Views: 44131

Rick Turner wrote:
Here's one, though...Why not put a side sound port on the treble side of the instrument facing the audience?
Brilliant!
by Hesh1956
Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:07 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Enclosed Go Bar Deck
Replies: 12
Views: 10823

Trouble is someones been leaving tools and stuff everywhere already Hesh will have a heart attack. :D <sigh> :lol: John I like the windows and I wanted to install a window in my shop too so that I could tell when I was slacking off.... Here's my go-bar deck and apologies to those who have seen it b...
by Hesh1956
Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Yikes!
Replies: 2
Views: 3160

I don't know about the white circle but she is pretty hot.... :)
by Hesh1956
Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:21 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Strings - Installing
Replies: 40
Views: 31649

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:D :lol:
by Hesh1956
Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:30 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Strings - Installing
Replies: 40
Views: 31649

Have you guys ever been around when a skilled repair guy takes strings off? :D Out comes the wire cutters, back goes the face and eyes and those puppies are on the floor in no time. :D It's a lot easier to get the pins out too when there are no strings transversing the sound hole. Not that I am a sk...