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- Wed Dec 13, 2017 1:07 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Sugar Gum - have access to one being taken down; any tips/advice?
- Replies: 10
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Re: Sugar Gum - have access to one being taken down; any tips/advice?
Thinning it to 1mm of so and laminating to another timber such as cypress or might get around the issue of movement/suitability for back and sides. Also might be worth considering just incorporating it into rosettes if you want a much easier way of using the timber while still highlighting it on ins...
- Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:40 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: White oak om
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6679
Re: White oak om
Very nice! I like the way the headstock, rosette and bridge all complement each other...
- Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:37 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Romanillos's Book back in stock
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6396
Re: Romanillos's Book back in stock
Excellent book. I got mine in the first run and it came signed by the great man
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 8:35 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Silky Oak Classical Parlour
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16609
Re: Silky Oak Classical Parlour
Awesome work on this build... very artistic. Love the headstock and the colours all match great. I bet all that detail work took a long time! Looks like a lot of care and fun.. congrats
- Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:05 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Blackood 018 and Koa Concert Acoustic
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13461
Re: Blackood 018 and Koa Concert Acoustic
Two great looking guitars that really showcase the woods used... I particularly like the rosette design on the koa one.
How is the all koa tone? Is it similar to an all mahogany guitar? I'm considering making an all australian red cedar guitar so am keen to hear your thoughts...
How is the all koa tone? Is it similar to an all mahogany guitar? I'm considering making an all australian red cedar guitar so am keen to hear your thoughts...
- Thu Aug 24, 2017 8:27 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Walnut archtop
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8970
- Sat Aug 19, 2017 2:44 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: cheap shopvac with power takeoff
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12127
Re: cheap shopvac with power takeoff
Thanks for the heads-up. Exactly what i've been looking for to go with my festo random orbital... at 1/10th the price of the festo version
- Wed Aug 09, 2017 1:46 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Suppliers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9145
Re: Suppliers
In QLD there is also Gregory's machinery. I found their service when buying is great, but really terrible when i had a warranty issue (with my Laguna). In NSW there is Trend Timbers- they also stock band saws etc. IMO get what you can from Machinery House - i've always had wonderful service from the...
- Sat Jul 29, 2017 8:58 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Plane manufacturers
- Replies: 30
- Views: 39959
Re: Plane manufacturers
Vintage planes work great - look for ones in good condition and do a little setup work. I do most of my work using size 4 and 5 Stanleys, mostly the 4. I also have some larger Carter planes which seem ok, but the larger ones are a luxury not a necessity. All really well priced... you can have a full...
- Mon Jul 24, 2017 12:47 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Myrtle OM
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18393
Re: Myrtle OM
Nice looking guitar, congratulations. I like the clean looking headstock design especially.
The Tas myrtle in my stash is quite pink...which i quite like, but good to know it can go golden too
The Tas myrtle in my stash is quite pink...which i quite like, but good to know it can go golden too
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:18 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Spruce/Indian acoustic guitar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10706
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:23 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Spruce/Indian acoustic guitar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10706
Spruce/Indian acoustic guitar
Tonight I finally finished my 4th build (2nd steel string). This one has a euro spruce soundboard (with a touch of bear claw) and indian rosewood back and sides. The mosaic rosette is Australian red cedar. The finish is shellac over superglue. The neck is new guinea rosewood with a 14 fret body join...
- Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:21 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Same small body shape, very different guitars
- Replies: 11
- Views: 23129
Re: Same small body shape, very different guitars
Two wonderful looking guitars, certainly head-turners.
Having not yet perfected a good, non toxic pore fill technique I love the idea of not pore filling! The finish looks great on this guitar and I note that it is sold so the customer must agree
Having not yet perfected a good, non toxic pore fill technique I love the idea of not pore filling! The finish looks great on this guitar and I note that it is sold so the customer must agree
- Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:39 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Air filtration
- Replies: 24
- Views: 32808
Re: Air filtration
the air filtration unit arrived and does a great job. it is a bigger beastie than i expected but that is ok
- Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:20 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Plans - Small Nylon Stringed Guitar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11465
Re: Plans - Small Nylon Stringed Guitar
Hi Bruce... FE17 inspired. I'd propose that Torres would use a bolt on neck, routers and probably Aussie blackwood too if he was around today...
Have emailed to those who have asked (including Kim)...
Have emailed to those who have asked (including Kim)...
- Wed Jun 21, 2017 3:33 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Plans - Small Nylon Stringed Guitar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11465
Re: Plans - Small Nylon Stringed Guitar
I can send you the Torres FE17 plans (can be built with or without a tornavoz). It is small with beautiful proportions. Just pm me your email. I just marked out a template last night using the printed plans with a view to getting started on the body mold (prints in A2 at officeworks or similar). Now...
- Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:47 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Air filtration
- Replies: 24
- Views: 32808
Re: Air filtration
Hi Kim - they have a $50 voucher if you havent bought from them before - sign up for the mates rates promo thing on their website
- Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:25 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Air filtration
- Replies: 24
- Views: 32808
Re: Air filtration
Thanks Allen, and everyone for the helpful advice, I'm going to get the machinery house unit
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:00 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Air filtration
- Replies: 24
- Views: 32808
Re: Air filtration
Hi Kim, for what it's worth I've narrowed my search to three options: 1. The machinery house one Steve mentions above (looks to be three times as powerful on specs and quieter than the other one they are offering, which you linked to). Cost is $385 + shipping. Most expensive but still cheaper than m...
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:07 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: I'm retiring
- Replies: 45
- Views: 65589
Re: I'm retiring
Like everyone else already said, thanks for this little bit of the world you have helped to build, Bob! I'm a daily visitor to the site...it is essential reading and I learn something every day from the collective wisdom. The whiskey venture sounds exciting and Tassie is a beautiful place... I've he...
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:03 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Air filtration
- Replies: 24
- Views: 32808
Re: Air filtration
Thanks Alan. I suspect slightly different working conditions with different neighbours here in Canberra to you in the tropics. I'm in suburbia built up to the neighbours and mostly work around 8pm to midnight... it's frosty cold and there would be complaints :) Thanks for helping me to rule out the ...
- Sun Jun 18, 2017 11:50 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Air filtration
- Replies: 24
- Views: 32808
Re: Air filtration
My dust extractor seems to get most of the dust but not all of it, especially the really small stuff that just seems to hang in the air which I imagine is the dust that really should be kept out of the lungs. Also the extractor has accidentally turned into a dust blower a couple of times! Hand sandi...
- Sun Jun 18, 2017 3:11 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Air filtration
- Replies: 24
- Views: 32808
Air filtration
Hi guys- i'm looking to get an air filtration unit for the workshop. Can you recommend a decent one that wont break the bank? I'm just working in a double garage workspace, but there is often plenty of dust after sanding... i can see airborne dust under the lights- hoping to fix that!
- Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:31 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - UV curable pore filler
- Replies: 13
- Views: 19638
- Wed Jun 14, 2017 12:42 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - UV curable pore filler
- Replies: 13
- Views: 19638
Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - UV curable pore filler
This looks like a fantastic method. Any idea what the setup would cost?