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by TimS
Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Good bye go bar?
Replies: 25
Views: 23298

Re: Good bye go bar?

Maybe Col, however you would have to assume that the pressure would be even over all glued surfaces and this is invariably not possible. The varying downward movement of the soundboard into the built-in radius of the top, be it symmetric or asymmetric across it surface, and the deflection/flex of th...
by TimS
Thu Jul 25, 2013 11:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Good bye go bar?
Replies: 25
Views: 23298

Re: Good bye go bar?

Maybe flat bar deck!
by TimS
Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:46 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Good bye go bar?
Replies: 25
Views: 23298

Re: Good bye go bar?

Not quite sure about the etc etc etc etc. Thats not something I would glue on the sound board. The ability to move the tone bars around is, I would have thought, a decision that occurs well before the gluing phase after careful consideration about the effects of the previous build brace wood positio...
by TimS
Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Good bye go bar?
Replies: 25
Views: 23298

Re: Good bye go bar?

Having already cut braces to size and the x brace half lap, applying glue and clamping would have been about 10 mins.

regards

Tim
by TimS
Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:53 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Good bye go bar?
Replies: 25
Views: 23298

Re: Good bye go bar?

Thanks Perry regarding the X Brace area. However in this case the glue joint is fine. I used my 105mm macro and got down into the contact point (~40 mm) between the brace and the sound boated.
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by TimS
Tue Jul 23, 2013 8:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Good bye go bar?
Replies: 25
Views: 23298

Re: Good bye go bar?

Yes I guess a Go Bar approach is quite simple. The only issues that i have come across are migration of braces during initial gluing and room to accommodate the jig. That being said the best method is the one that suits you which you are most comfortable with.

regards

Tim
by TimS
Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:04 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Grafted Walnut Build
Replies: 10
Views: 11679

Re: Grafted Walnut Build

Hi Jim,

There are quite a few variations. The posted set stops the figure at the waste.
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by TimS
Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Good bye go bar?
Replies: 25
Views: 23298

Re: Good bye go bar?

Neck joint Type 2 is done in my head but I just need some free time!
by TimS
Sun Jul 21, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Good bye go bar?
Replies: 25
Views: 23298

Re: Good bye go bar?

Clamps and braces removed.
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Template removed
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Underside of template
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Glue line cleanup doesn't appear to be much of an issue.
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by TimS
Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:27 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Grafted Walnut Build
Replies: 10
Views: 11679

Grafted Walnut Build

Now that I have cleaned up my workshop I have some space to actually do some lutherie. I received and processed some grafted Walnut from north eastern Victoria over 12 months ago and thought I may as well do a Swiss spruce/Grafted walnut 000 for starters. I have placed the graft at the waste as it ...
by TimS
Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:55 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Good bye go bar?
Replies: 25
Views: 23298

Good bye go bar?

Just some food for thought! Jig assembly not completely refined but sufficient to do a test run. Alignment of braces will require some making on the sound board but maybe indexing point on the jigs be included. Initially used a t-slot cutter approach for the channels but two different straight cutte...
by TimS
Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Sheoak guitar soundboard?
Replies: 5
Views: 7699

Re: Sheoak guitar soundboard?

I tell you what Ken, I will build one as well and see if we can determine what Sheoak has to offer as a soundboard material. I think I will shoot for a OOO body. I suspect that flamed sheoak not lace sheoak would be best for the top as it is stiffer. Back and sides in lace she oak. Neck would be a b...
by TimS
Sat Dec 15, 2012 1:20 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Aussie woods
Replies: 28
Views: 25269

Re: Aussie woods

Hi Geoff,

I think you are looking at a sheoak (lace figure) allocasuarina. From the end you can see the typical dominant medullary rays.

regards

Tim
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by TimS
Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:04 am
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Kevin Pederson's Neck Profiling Jig
Replies: 6
Views: 11006

Kevin Pederson's Neck Profiling Jig

Here is another approach to profiling necks. The presentation is excellent so take a look.


youtu.be/

regards

Tim
by TimS
Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:06 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 & 2
Replies: 11
Views: 13961

Re: BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 & 2

Good question Kim. Sounds like a bench test is required. I have not had any issues to date so I guess we might be able to initiate a practical comparison between glues. I will keep you posted.

regards

Tim
by TimS
Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:12 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 & 2
Replies: 11
Views: 13961

Re: BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 & 2

BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 2 (Machining) Bandsaw and Drum Sander Plywood support under the BWB/Blackwood binding is essential to avoid tear out or fracture on the exiting edge of the wooden binding. The plywood should also be up against the blade tip with no clearance. [attachment=5]BWB-Demo-...
by TimS
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 & 2
Replies: 11
Views: 13961

BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 & 2

BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 (Set Up and Gluing) In my experience combining BWB with a wood binding can be quite sucessful if you have access to a vacuum pump, work out a logical sequence and work methodically and quickly. You are working against glue drying and wood expanding on one surface ...
by TimS
Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:43 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Australian Tonewoods New Web Site
Replies: 6
Views: 6434

Australian Tonewoods New Web Site

Australian Tonewoods now has a new web site and the link is http://australiantonewoods.com
Please feel free to have a wander.
There some categories that are currently inactive but I will update those within the week... promise!!
regards

Tim
by TimS
Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:27 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Wild Wood Gallery - Inspiration
Replies: 14
Views: 14536

Re: Wild Wood Gallery - Inspiration

Here is another image of Euc. Vasticola
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by TimS
Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:52 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Virtual Tour of Aladdin's Cave
Replies: 13
Views: 13718

Re: Virtual Tour of Aladdin's Cave

Your totally right John! I think the new arrangement is much better but it can be a lot better. So now as I am just about into holiday mode it should be resolved.

regards

Tim
by TimS
Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Virtual Tour of Aladdin's Cave
Replies: 13
Views: 13718

Re: Virtual Tour of Aladdin's Cave

As is my way I stumbled upon this Aladdin's cave and felt like I had been caught with my pants down!!! Hmmmmmm. I would suggest the current arrangement reflects the predominant state of my mind over recent months. I guess I will have to rehabilitate myself and improve the order in my shelved by post...
by TimS
Sat Nov 13, 2010 11:55 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Camphor Laurel inquiry
Replies: 9
Views: 13056

Re: Camphor Laurel inquiry

Frank

I have seen some at a wood show and believe it shows great potential. Tap tone sounded fine and you can get some good figure although quite a lot does have a bit of discoloration. The boards I saw that looked promising had a golden quilt/flame with a red heart.

regards

Tim
by TimS
Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:47 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: A cyclone dust extractor when you don't have the money!
Replies: 16
Views: 20809

Re: A cyclone dust extractor when you don't have the money!

Not a problem!

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by TimS
Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: A cyclone dust extractor when you don't have the money!
Replies: 16
Views: 20809

Re: A cyclone dust extractor when you don't have the money!

Hi Rob, I take it you are referring to #5 improved vacuum efficiency. In the conventional setup the pleated filter worked very well but because I was mainly using it for sanding the pleated filter clogged very quickly. The Cyclone setup that exists now seems to take away alot of the fine dust before...
by TimS
Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:44 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: A cyclone dust extractor when you don't have the money!
Replies: 16
Views: 20809

Re: A cyclone dust extractor when you don't have the money!

Hi Lillian, I think the results are very good and will remove all the hassle of frequently cleaning the pleated filter. Up to this point in time the filter has been the only method for removing dust. Whilst the filter does an excellent job of removing the dust it lost significant suction as the filt...