Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I show a trick to remove those ugly white mineral deposits in wood. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to m...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I tell a few unusual and strange stories I have collected over the years while working as a luthier. I am sure we all have a few. What are some of yours? This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www....

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I talk about shellac. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want to get the latest Luthie...

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Thanks. For some reason the 5th video did not embed properly. I did it the same as the rest of them. Any ideas?

Here are the videos if interested.
An Evening with Maestro José Romanillos
Part I -
youtu.be/yldgAaEQWG8

Part II -
youtu.be/p08Znn1T82M

Part III -
youtu.be/Cngrjbfw8s4

Part IV -
youtu.be/yU2gfcFpICs

Part V -
youtu.be/UPM00RT6lTo

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I talk about kids and shop safety. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want to get the ...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I visit friend and luthier, Michael Bashkin, in his shop and we talk about his humidifier. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't f...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video and the second of 2022. - In this video I visit fellow friend and luthier, Michael Bashkin, in his shop and we talk about fan frets. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's websi...

Welcome to 2022! Here is the first Luthier Tips du Jour video of the year. - In this video I show how to repair a sunburst finish using Glu Boost products. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I talk about how to set up the angle when sharpening your tools. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my c...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I talk about getting your wife's permission. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want t...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I share some tips for making sanding around the heel block easier. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I share a recipe for depression with a viewer. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I discuss how to use the semi carved classical guitar neck from LMI. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to ...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I discuss what causes sides ripples and ways to avoid them. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channe...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I show how to re-top a guitar. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want to get the late...

Glad you enjoyed Trevor's video course. Trevor and I are planning on offering the course at my shop again in 2022 if the world doesn't end first! haha

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I talk about the importance of maintaining RH levels after the instrument is built. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget t...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I show how to calibrate hygrometers using potassium carbonate. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my cha...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I show how to fix color finishes. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want to get the l...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I show how to install a strap button. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you want to get t...

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I show how to make and replace a bridge on a 1943 Martin guitar. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my c...

There is time if you work efficiently. Heat the bridge before hand as well to give yourself a bit more open time.

Robbie

Here is the latest Luthier Tips du Jour video. - In this video I show one way to clamp a bridge to the soundboard. This video as well as all my other videos are available via my website, http://www.obrienguitars.com/videos , LMI's website or on youtube. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel if you...