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by needsmorecowbel
Fri Dec 12, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Ebay, bandsaw, cheap? needs TLC.
Replies: 8
Views: 8195

Re: Ebay, bandsaw, cheap? needs TLC.

my mistake what are the wheels on the one out the back of yours?

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:51 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Ebay, bandsaw, cheap? needs TLC.
Replies: 8
Views: 8195

Re: Ebay, bandsaw, cheap? needs TLC.

But Rob it doesn't have 22-30 inch wheels... :lol:

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Accelerating break in
Replies: 27
Views: 28997

Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Accelerating break in

Could be a niche market somewhere in there...
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This thread is rife with innuendo :lol:
by needsmorecowbel
Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Old French Bass full Restoration
Replies: 237
Views: 199250

Re: Old French Bass full Restoration

Totally understandable after such a project one has to kick one's feet up and have a cold one or many :gui

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:41 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Old French Bass full Restoration
Replies: 237
Views: 199250

Re: Old French Bass full Restoration

Do you happen to have a sound clip Matthew?

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Old French Bass full Restoration
Replies: 237
Views: 199250

Re: Old French Bass full Restoration

WOOO! :cl
by needsmorecowbel
Mon Dec 08, 2014 7:48 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: AAARRRGGGHHHH!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 17762

Re: AAARRRGGGHHHH!!!!

That's why my blonde shellac wouldn't dissolve properly. Thanks for the tips guys! :cl
by needsmorecowbel
Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Just a Sunday arvo get together
Replies: 2
Views: 4720

Re: Just a Sunday arvo get together

Hope it is a good arvo Rod! Gotta head up the coast otherwise I'd have come said hello

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:30 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Quiet in here
Replies: 28
Views: 30814

Re: Quiet in here

I'm preparing to build a dry room

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Lightweight headstock
Replies: 15
Views: 13836

Re: Lightweight headstock

I do not understand why gibson uses mahogany for necks rather than maple for that exact reason One of my favourite basses of all time is the Gibson Ripper... Had never really thought about the Maple construction of the ones up until 1977 until now; thanks Steve. Allen's on the ball with hipshot ult...
by needsmorecowbel
Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Gurian
Replies: 2
Views: 4803

Re: Gurian

Cool video Nick!
by needsmorecowbel
Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Power feed for a bandsaw
Replies: 20
Views: 18894

Re: Power feed for a bandsaw

jebus...
by needsmorecowbel
Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:55 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Return to retro - medium size style 41 (ish)
Replies: 15
Views: 14755

Re: Return to retro - medium size style 41 (ish)

:lol: do you also get crocs?

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:21 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Return to retro - medium size style 41 (ish)
Replies: 15
Views: 14755

Re: Return to retro - medium size style 41 (ish)

That crow-bar leaning against it is defence against a large goanna that gets a bit agro at times... I caught the bugger in the kitchen trying to open my fridge door last week. I should start a thread "Seen from the workshop window". Just watch out when you're fending off the goanna that you don't t...
by needsmorecowbel
Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:08 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: King Billy/Blackwood flattop mandolin
Replies: 7
Views: 8500

Re: King Billy/Blackwood flattop mandolin

Insanity...So good

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:02 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Thinning boards
Replies: 33
Views: 38993

Re: Thinning boards

+ 1 Alastair... He's a Top Bloke

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Melbourne Working with Wood Show - Big Sky Timber
Replies: 8
Views: 13403

Re: Melbourne Working with Wood Show - Big Sky Timber

Sorry Jeremy I won't be able to make it down this year! Hope it's a ripper!

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:18 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Finnaly got to meet Bob
Replies: 9
Views: 9802

Re: Finnaly got to meet Bob

Did he ring the doorbell or was there a man bobbing his head and wiggling his eyebrow at your window?

:lol:

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:37 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Outsourcing sucks!
Replies: 15
Views: 14314

Re: Outsourcing sucks!

Sometimes It's just interesting to imagine what you can't or shouldn't do :lol:

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Tue Sep 30, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: "Rose Cliche"
Replies: 12
Views: 17625

Re: "Rose Cliche"

Looks Good Jim! Nice Playing! Autumn leaves is on my 'to learn list' after this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMqJXjmsNi4

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Tue Sep 30, 2014 11:10 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Outsourcing sucks!
Replies: 15
Views: 14314

Re: Outsourcing sucks!

I know little to nothing about sandblasters but do you get any issues with the systems that recycle the sand? I.e. Debris mixing in with the sand causing issues... You can apparently sandblast guitars but I find with the vast majority of guitars that attempt this "hand carved" / etched/ engraved loo...
by needsmorecowbel
Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Outsourcing sucks!
Replies: 15
Views: 14314

Re: Outsourcing sucks!

Allan, I just found out today that it really pays to have a sanding guy. Never realised sand blasting was so cheap...$40 for a bike frame and forks ...why not. Hope you're able to sort it out Peter!

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Sat Sep 27, 2014 9:58 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Zircote Tenor
Replies: 2
Views: 5219

Re: Zircote Tenor

Jeez, that Ziricote is brilliant. Top notch as always Allen! Really digging the extended/ bound heel cap!

Stu
by needsmorecowbel
Fri Sep 26, 2014 5:52 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Auspost troubles
Replies: 20
Views: 22031

Re: Auspost troubles

Good to hear Mark! It's nice when things can go back to normal after a stressful period...

Stu