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by vandenboom
Sat Dec 23, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Binding The only way out?
Replies: 21
Views: 34026

Re: Binding The only way out?

I don't have a tang nipper. I use this little jig to hold fretwire upside down and file tang off. Takes 30 mins to make. Every now & then i have to cut a a new 'trench' in the ply. Works gine for me. Frank
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by vandenboom
Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:52 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Binding The only way out?
Replies: 21
Views: 34026

Re: Binding The only way out?

You could bind fb with something very close in colour to fb and don't bother wirh hstock.
by vandenboom
Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: pattern makers vise at Carbatec at last!
Replies: 38
Views: 67309

Re: pattern makers vise at Carbatec at last!

Yeah! Santa just got the last one in melb store! A bit surprised at the weight.
by vandenboom
Tue Dec 05, 2017 10:10 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tru Oil alternatives
Replies: 16
Views: 29500

Re: Tru Oil alternatives

Graham. Re feast & watson products do u find u need to reapply one or both products periodically depending on level of use?? Frank
by vandenboom
Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tru Oil alternatives
Replies: 16
Views: 29500

Re: Tru Oil alternatives

I got tru-oil from gun shop. I wasn't bothered by $13 for small bottle due to short shelf life. I like and have used the Whittles wax product Mark discussed above. But again once the tin is open, i think it's buggered after 6-12 months. Can someone confirm that? Furthermore i went to buy 1 litre rec...
by vandenboom
Tue Nov 28, 2017 2:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The 5 minute fretboard
Replies: 13
Views: 15900

Re: The 5 minute fretboard

Ok - so u and others shape neck before gluing fingerboard. The books i learned from attach fb first then carve neck. So now i have to consider benefits of change of approach!!
Thnx.
by vandenboom
Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The 5 minute fretboard
Replies: 13
Views: 15900

Re: The 5 minute fretboard

Apologies - by taper I mean, 1-11/16" at nut end and 2-1/8" at the 12th fret.
by vandenboom
Mon Nov 27, 2017 10:04 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The 5 minute fretboard
Replies: 13
Views: 15900

Re: The 5 minute fretboard

Thnx Steve. How do u do the final taper?
I use my saw bench and keep nudging till i get to my pencil line!! Accurate enough but terribly inefficient and not the approach of a craftsman!
by vandenboom
Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Small Handheld polisher
Replies: 7
Views: 10313

Re: Small Handheld polisher

I don;'t want to risk the GRAB possibility until I get a feel for it with smaller gear.
I'm going to try 3" 3M pads in a variable speed drill.
Thanks everyone for your help.
Frank
by vandenboom
Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Small Handheld polisher
Replies: 7
Views: 10313

Re: Small Handheld polisher

Thnx Wayne. Hadn't come across the term "skin" before.
I have a drill press but nervous about using it. Would prefer hand held approach.
Will see if there are other suggestions else may resort to hand drill attachments.
Frank
by vandenboom
Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:41 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Small Handheld polisher
Replies: 7
Views: 10313

Small Handheld polisher

With xmas approaching I'm putting in a request for a small hand held polisher. Would like to keep cost under $200. I like allen's 3" snapon pistol buff but would prefer power to air driven plus it's a bit over my budget. Here is a very old post with lots of good info on the subject of polishing tool...
by vandenboom
Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:50 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How to top swap
Replies: 17
Views: 18683

Re: How to top swap

Thnx again Steve. Couple of comments & question . Initially i expected u to just break the old top out. To then see the many benefits of a non-destructive approach was enlightening. To even use the old braces !!! I suppose u re-used old bridge as well. I noticed u cut the binding rebate with hand he...
by vandenboom
Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:58 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How to make a rosette
Replies: 7
Views: 8563

Re: How to make a rosette

I love that Martin.
I took mine one more step today but not as intricate as yours yet. Still quite time consuming.
Frank
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by vandenboom
Sun Nov 12, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Mirocat finishing query
Replies: 8
Views: 9552

Re: Mirocat finishing query

Thnx Trevor. I will try this approach to sanding blocks. The main thing I have got out of all this, because of your comments yesterday, is that I need to adapt the approach better to what is happening and not be so formulaic/rigid. Today I changed the technique - much wetter, lighter touch and more ...
by vandenboom
Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Mirocat finishing query
Replies: 8
Views: 9552

Re: Mirocat finishing query

Thnx Trevor for all the possibilities. The frustrating thing about 'teach yourself finishing " using the written words of others is that i can never be too sure about too soft/too hard, too wet/too dry etc. However I haven't experienced this before on about 12 guitars - technique & sanding block are...
by vandenboom
Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:49 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Mirocat finishing query
Replies: 8
Views: 9552

Re: Mirocat finishing query

Thnx steve. Yep - drop of detergent added. Also soaked sandpaper overnight.
I assumed thinner & retarder doesn't have shelf life - over 3 yr old.
by vandenboom
Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Mirocat finishing query
Replies: 8
Views: 9552

Mirocat finishing query

Strange thing happening in final sanding/levelling of a Mirocat finish today. Sanding wet with P600 wet/dry. The paper clogs up pretty quickly and doesn't readily wash off when I dip back in water. Like lots of small pellets of finish. sp1.jpg Preparation to this point if it helps.... - new tin of M...
by vandenboom
Fri Nov 10, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Non conventional neck reset how to..
Replies: 8
Views: 8362

Re: Non conventional neck reset how to..

Steve- firstly thnx for making yr experience available to mugs like myself. I learn so much. I wanted to question your use of Irwin quick action clamps when gluing fingerboard to neck. I have a set of those clamps also but never feel they provide the pressure needed for jobs like that so always use ...
by vandenboom
Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:19 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Skill sets.
Replies: 15
Views: 19198

Re: Skill sets.

Some key skills such as finishing or sharpening can develop quite quickly if u have access to the right learning resources. For those of us who start with minimal skills, we have access to so much info these days yet , for me, many categories of skills have developed slowly because i relied so much ...
by vandenboom
Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 'Old' shellac flakes
Replies: 6
Views: 8518

'Old' shellac flakes

I'm gearing up to spray finish a guitar with mirocat and usually begin with a light coat of blonde dewaxed shellac. I have a bag of blonde dewaxed flakes i bought 6 years ago that are all clumped together in a solid blob. A bit of a search indicated this is still usable - best to break it up a bit (...
by vandenboom
Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Back replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 3117

Back replacement

After reading about all the things not to do to avoid a back splitting , i get one back (built 7 years ago) and i knew at the time i was pushing it. RH in mid 60's, cut a fair way of the quarter. Client (sister thank goodness) lives in northern NSW which had an extremely dry spell in recent 2 months...
by vandenboom
Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Broken headstock
Replies: 8
Views: 9550

Re: Broken headstock

Thanks all. On holidays with nephews family near Lismore so no workshop. Will inspect more closely tonight to make spline/no spline decision and then try to gather necessary tools & try to buy some HHG in lismore. Nothing like a holiday project 😊
by vandenboom
Sun Sep 24, 2017 9:31 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Broken headstock
Replies: 8
Views: 9550

Broken headstock

Nephew showed me his broken SG tonight. Local guitar store glued it back. It held for couple of weeks then came apart again. Don't know what glue they used or method. No evidence of glue in the reopened break which surprises me. Would appreciate yr advice. With nothing to lose i would try to reglue ...
by vandenboom
Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How to make a rosette
Replies: 7
Views: 8563

Re: How to make a rosette

Thnx Steve. On same theme, recently did the following. More random use of pieces of qld walnut & purpleheart, glued to some 3mm mdf. Glued it into rebate upside down then shaved off the mdf. Frank.
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by vandenboom
Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Uke bridge
Replies: 7
Views: 9255

Re: Uke bridge

Of course - knew there had to be a way. thanks Martin.