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by rocket
Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Bluetop Hollowbody
Replies: 6
Views: 9610

Re: Bluetop Hollowbody

i'm 99 percent certain of that Martin, just trying to sort out how it's going to get there without contravening any laws.

Cheers
Rod.
by rocket
Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:07 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Bluetop Hollowbody
Replies: 6
Views: 9610

Bluetop Hollowbody

Sixteen inch Florentine hollow body in Blackwood and Kauri,, Enjoy!!
by rocket
Fri Jan 31, 2020 9:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Shipping to theUSA
Replies: 3
Views: 5639

Re: Shipping to theUSA

Hmmm thanks for that Peter, i could consider putting the right price on the paperwork but if the instrument does have shell on it, it does sound very difficult..

Cheers

Rod.
by rocket
Thu Jan 30, 2020 7:34 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Shipping to theUSA
Replies: 3
Views: 5639

Shipping to theUSA

Iv'e looked at some of the posts regarding overseas shipping and it looks like Pack Send is the preferred option, i'm just wondering if there's any other Govt fees or charges to be aware of, is the a value ceiling before they kick in? Thanks for any help!

Cheers

Rod.
by rocket
Fri Nov 29, 2019 7:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bulloak
Replies: 8
Views: 14678

Re: Bulloak

Yep ,,, got a build on atm,, Bull oak FB , very hard and thats what i want , nice figure and thats what i want,,,,,,,, as far as re fretting,, call me in 15, 20, 30 years???
by rocket
Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:22 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: packaging tape for binding
Replies: 12
Views: 13720

Re: packaging tape for binding

I like the orange tape from Stumc, pretty strong.
I always give the spruce tops a bit of shellac sealer to protect from tear out I also use a heat gun on very low to soften the adhesive a bit when pulling the tape off. I also use rubber bands along with the tape when needed

Cheers

Rod.
by rocket
Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How do I fix this wavy side..
Replies: 9
Views: 12925

Re: How do I fix this wavy side..

If you flattened the side sufficiently but it ended up a bit too thin you could laminate another thin layer inside.

Cheers

Rod.
by rocket
Thu Oct 10, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: shed insulation
Replies: 8
Views: 12207

Re: shed insulation

I’m in Melbourne and I insulated my atmospheric controlled room ( a 3x3 m colourbond shed with pitch d roof) with CSR foilboard, comes in several thicknesses from 10mm up to 30mm I think, then I lin Ed over with 6mm msg, very effective.

Cheers

Rod.
by rocket
Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Likely Scam
Replies: 7
Views: 8679

Re: Likely Scam

Love you long time!!
by rocket
Thu Sep 19, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: ringed gidgee - bass fingerboard
Replies: 4
Views: 6340

Re: ringed gidgee - bass fingerboard

Pete Curly is your man got ringed Gidgee

Rod.
by rocket
Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:52 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hello
Replies: 6
Views: 14344

Re: Hello

Hi Matt and welcome to the forum,,
MJC sounds familiar i've probably seen it somewhere in the net, Victoria hey, where abouts? I'm in Melbourne as are a few others on here,, anyways looking forward to seeing some of your posts Matt.

Cheers

Rod..
by rocket
Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bote-cote epoxy
Replies: 11
Views: 15258

Re: Bote-cote epoxy

What is Bote Cote like to sand in comparison to West’s and Z poxy?

Rod.
by rocket
Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Mahogany wanted
Replies: 20
Views: 81775

Re: Mahogany wanted

Tried Stumac?

Rod.
by rocket
Sun Aug 25, 2019 6:25 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Mahogany wanted
Replies: 20
Views: 81775

Re: Mahogany wanted

They also have a bit of Silky Oak
by rocket
Sun Aug 25, 2019 4:09 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Mahogany wanted
Replies: 20
Views: 81775

Re: Mahogany wanted

Mathews have Fijian mahogany by the shipload

Rod
by rocket
Sun Aug 25, 2019 4:06 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Mahogany wanted
Replies: 20
Views: 81775

Re: Mahogany wanted

I was offered some Brazilian mahogany a while back, not sure on quarter or sizes,25-30mm I think just didn’t get around to hooking up with the guy, Mornington peninsula way I think, can see if I still have his details.

Rod
by rocket
Fri Aug 23, 2019 5:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Semihollow fifteen inch
Replies: 21
Views: 25731

Re: Semihollow fifteen inch

I’m still hopeful of keeping this thread wholly and solely about the titled build, so a couple of pics will show the closed body with binding and roughly shaped pickup mounting rings from the offcuts of a he plates. At this stage it has had two grainfill sessions completed and is ready for some fini...
by rocket
Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:58 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New toy
Replies: 4
Views: 5562

Re: New toy

Yeah I’m pushing it for space too, I recently had a bit of a reshuffle to make more bench space but I’m going to mount this on a mobile stand so I can move it around if I need to, wanted one of these for years , I think I’m at my limit now!!!
Rod.
by rocket
Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:34 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New toy
Replies: 4
Views: 5562

New toy

Hare and Forbes had these on sale so I felt it was time to splurge.

Rod
by rocket
Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:23 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Dry Room 'Complete'
Replies: 15
Views: 16077

Re: Dry Room 'Complete'

Looks really good Stu well done

Rod.
by rocket
Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bandsaw Blades
Replies: 3
Views: 6040

Re: Bandsaw Blades

Henry brothers are the go to people for blades, fast reliable service, can't beat'm

Rod.
by rocket
Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:24 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Back joint prep
Replies: 15
Views: 18558

Re: Back joint prep

Just keep in mind that you don’t want to glue up a sanded edge,,, needs to be clean, planed, scraped or cleaned of any dust

Rod.
by rocket
Tue Jul 30, 2019 4:19 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Back joint prep
Replies: 15
Views: 18558

Re: Back joint prep

Most people take their stock down to about 4mm and then join them with the help of a shooting board , with 20mm stock I would chuck it in a vice and plane it that way, sounds to me your technique might need some attention ie,,, be sure to have the sole of the plane hard against the stock at all time...
by rocket
Thu Jul 25, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hollowbody electric
Replies: 25
Views: 27406

Re: Hollowbody electric

This is stunning work, very in keeping with what we expect to see on this forum. And it sounds absolutely lush. Well done. I have two questions if you don't mind about the design. Why did you use plastic pickup holders, why didn't you use the Blackwood for them instead? The necks on archtop guitars...
by rocket
Thu Jul 25, 2019 3:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hollowbody electric
Replies: 25
Views: 27406

Re: Hollowbody electric

Yes Greg, and if you go back to the beginning of this thread you’ll see the beam strut/bracing I’ve used.

Rod.