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- Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:10 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Stewmac Go-Bars
- Replies: 24
- Views: 21706
Re: Stewmac Go-Bars
I don't use go bars yet but for all clamping I use softwood (pine) shims between any clamps and timber. The pine will always absorb the punishment and they are cheap to replace. They also give me a good spread of pressure along braces etc.
- Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:29 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: The Weissenborn is finished!!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9538
Re: The Weissenborn is finished!!!
Lovely looking Weissenborn! Love the Australian tonewoods (and the others). Hope you have lots of joy learning to play it Kathy.
Martin
Martin
- Fri Jan 18, 2013 4:24 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Hello...hello....hello
- Replies: 33
- Views: 27801
Re: Hello...hello....hello
46° here and 42° in the shed. No building to be done, might have to go to the beach.
- Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:06 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Fret cutting jig
- Replies: 19
- Views: 26379
Re: Fret cutting jig
Looks really good. I must say, I didn't invent the concept, just copied someone else's idea but glad it is cutting down time. It certainly has for me.
- Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:04 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: When there's no more floor space......
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10774
Re: When there's no more floor space......
And having now seen all those examples I now need a jigsaw table! hmmm, where can I put one...
- Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:18 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: When there's no more floor space......
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10774
Re: When there's no more floor space......
Good drinking, I mean, thinking. What do you intend using the table jigsaw for? I used to use my jigsaw heaps but then I got a bandsaw and have only used it for really large cutting that doesn't fit on the bandsaw.
- Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:55 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Fretboard shaping jig
- Replies: 9
- Views: 20697
Re: Fretboard shaping jig
Hi, I am just doing 12 inch radius at the moment but different radii would be easy. The radius is controlled by the base for the router so you would just need to make additional boxes with the appropriate radius. To get the 12 inch radius I just did the old pencil attached to a piece of string and a...
- Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:45 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Passing on the addiction
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12624
Re: Passing on the addiction
Thought I'd post an update. I have appreciated all the comments. It is really interesting having to teach someone how to use equipment for the first time. Things I have taken for granted that need to be explained, realising I am probably more confident than competent and my son, being not too confid...
- Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:55 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Fret cutting jig
- Replies: 19
- Views: 26379
Re: Fret cutting jig
Makes my jig look prehistoric! Would love to see how the saw is mounted.
- Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:42 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: A 2012 tribute to Led Zeppelin (Kennedy Centre Honours)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15931
Re: A 2012 tribute to Led Zeppelin (Kennedy Centre Honours)
AWESOME!!! What a great tribute. Loved Lenny and the Foo Fighters, but you're right, Stairway to Heaven was the best.
- Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:00 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Which paper for logos/details?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9659
Re: Which paper for logos/details?
Parchment from OfficeWorks is what I use too. I also spray it with fixative after printing. I also use a UHU glue stick as the glue. This is because it doesn't affect the paper, doesn't affect the wood and gives a bit a positioning time before it sets.
- Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:07 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Archtop "Lucky"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 13545
Re: Archtop "Lucky"
Lucky indeed! It looks great! One day I will attempt an archtop but not for a while I think. How does she sound?
Martin
Martin
- Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:02 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Passing on the addiction
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12624
Passing on the addiction
I am currently passing on this addiction of guitar building to my son. A christmas present of a guitar build has turned into a competition of skill as he is more particular than me and won't accept anything that isn't "perfect". What have we started...
- Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:29 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Blackwood Tele and a Les Paul
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6521
Re: Blackwood Tele and a Les Paul
Love them both! The southern cross dot inlay is a nice idea.
Martin
Martin
- Sun Dec 23, 2012 2:13 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Fretboard shaping jig
- Replies: 9
- Views: 20697
Re: Fretboard shaping jig
Hi Wes, I finished the fretboard off with a sanding beam. For the router I use a 19mm wide, carbide tipped straight bit that gets a very fine finish so the sanding is only cleaning up. So far the bit is holding up against the Mulga wood. I haven't tried a gidgee fretboard yet but am keen to try one....
- Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:19 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: New 7 string flamenco
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8437
Re: New 7 string flamenco
Wow, sounds and looks great. If only I could get someone like him to demo my guitars! My playing is so bad, his is so good.
- Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:43 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Six String Tenor Ukulele - Pic Heavy ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 31839
Re: Six String Tenor Ukulele - Pic Heavy ...
And this is why I love this forum. You luthiers are an inspiration! Lovely work Jeremy. I don't know if I would even take on something with this much risk. Maybe one day, but you have set a high standard.
Martin
Martin
- Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:40 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: 18 years between 1 & 2
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9718
Re: 18 years between 1 & 2
Looking great Dave, mistakes are just the marks of the maker. As long as they don't compromise the final sound/playability/look etc they are the difference between factory made and custom made. I know I have a few "unique variations" on the guitars I have built but we are always striving to do bette...
- Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:35 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Number five, complete and shipped!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5151
Re: Number five, complete and shipped!
Looks great Paul. I also am yet to do a cutaway but I know I have to face that hurdle soon. How do you find the K&K minis? I have been installing LR Baggs so far but would like to get opinions on others.
Cheers, Martin
Cheers, Martin
- Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Importing timber into Australia
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9127
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:01 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Suitable Tasmanian soundboards
- Replies: 78
- Views: 64442
Re: Suitable Tasmanian soundboards
I would take Peter Coombes advice. I have played one of his Mandos and it was the sweetest sounding one I have ever heard or played. He is an exceptional builder.
- Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:51 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: This one I called Pearlzilla
- Replies: 26
- Views: 28317
Re: this on I called Pearlzilla
Where do your T(i,i) modes fall? Hi, I have just started on this wonderful journey of luthiery, what does the above refer to? I am always happy to learn and I see that there is heaps of experience i this forum. I see references to a book/system by Trevor? Who is Trevor and what is the book? Sorry i...
- Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:44 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: First guitar for a paying customer
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11831
Re: First guitar for a paying customer
Nice guitar :cl :cl :cl Be interested in knowing where you got your Bunya Pine from?? Are you happy with the sound? I am really happy with the sound but have been a little nervous to comment on it myself. The customer was thrilled with it and he is a much more experienced muso than me so as long as...
- Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:39 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: First guitar for a paying customer
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11831
Re: First guitar for a paying customer
To answer the above questions, I get my timbers from Thomas Lloyd Guitar School in Melbourne. I did the course there and Chris Wynne packages up the timbers and selects lovely sets for me. I am keen to source timbers closer to home (Central Coast NSW) but have been slowly getting into this caper of ...
- Sun Dec 02, 2012 11:00 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Mango Milling question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4722