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by 56nortondomy
Fri Feb 14, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: J.F. Custom What?! NOT a ukulele!! :) My take on a thinline.
Replies: 15
Views: 14584

Re: J.F. Custom What?! NOT a ukulele!! :) My take on a thinl

That looks amazing Jeremy, a really great job. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:39 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cheap Zona saws
Replies: 2
Views: 2902

Re: Cheap Zona saws

I use those Wayde, i get them from Hobby Tools Aust, for the same price, plus a few dollars postage. I like them. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Mon Feb 03, 2014 9:31 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: First attempt at making herringbone and wheat for rosettes
Replies: 6
Views: 5050

Re: First attempt at making herringbone and wheat for rosett

That's a lot of work Wayde, maybe i'm a bit slack, but i reckon there's enough messing around building a guitar without going to all that trouble, but that's just my opinion. Having said that i'd still like to see more photos because i do find it interesting ( when someone else is doing it ). Good l...
by 56nortondomy
Mon Feb 03, 2014 12:03 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: flying v with speed stripes :)
Replies: 10
Views: 9864

Re: flying v with speed stripes :)

Looking good Andrew, the spalted timber sets it off nicely, it's a bitch when you sand through, i've done it and probably everyone else as well. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:01 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: It's been a while
Replies: 19
Views: 20219

Re: It's been a while

Looks great Nick and and that's a really nice blue, makes all the gold stand out. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Tue Jan 28, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Tenor Guitar in Makore and Red Spruce
Replies: 12
Views: 11886

Re: Tenor Guitar in Makore and Red Spruce

Looks like another great effort from you Allen. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Tue Jan 28, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Kia ora, G'day and Aloha
Replies: 5
Views: 5462

Re: Kia ora, G'day and Aloha

Welcome to the forum Donovan, you'll like it here, all good guys and pretty helpful. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:37 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Scrap wood bass - build No.8
Replies: 12
Views: 10857

Re: Scrap wood bass - build No.8

Too bad all scrap dosen't turn out that nice, Good one Pete
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Thu Dec 26, 2013 11:14 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Blackwood and Engelmann Spruce Baritone
Replies: 9
Views: 9668

Re: Blackwood and Engelmann Spruce Baritone

Gary Gill wrote:That is a lovely instrument. I really like the shape of the body.
+1
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Dec 14, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Hauser style classical
Replies: 5
Views: 6317

Re: Hauser style classical

Thanks, John and Martin. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Hauser style classical
Replies: 5
Views: 6317

Re: Hauser style classical

Thanks Paul, probably won't be any more for at least 6 months. The bindings are from Tim, always good stuff. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Thu Dec 12, 2013 11:52 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Hauser style classical
Replies: 5
Views: 6317

Hauser style classical

I've just done the final setup on this one, and i'm pretty happy with it. Didn't have too many hiccups with this one which was nice for a change. Sorry about the not too good photos. Wayne B/s Hon r/wood Top Carpathian spruce Neck Mahogany F/board and bridge Mac ebony Rosette and bindings Tiger Myrt...
by 56nortondomy
Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:47 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Ziricote and WRC Parlour
Replies: 29
Views: 27755

Re: Ziricote and WRC Parlour

Excellent Paul, a great set of Ziricote. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:41 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: padouk
Replies: 7
Views: 7296

Re: padouk

I've bought Padauk from AFT a few times, they call it African Rosewood there. Here's a link Steve


http://www.afttimbers.com/Rosewood%20African.htm
by 56nortondomy
Thu Nov 21, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Distinctive Timbers in Tassie
Replies: 34
Views: 27569

Re: Distinctive Timbers in Tassie

Graham and Tim are great. Allan give AFT a try they're in Port Melb and they might have some ebony, ( pricey i suspect ) Wayne


http://www.afttimbers.com/productsindex2.htm
by 56nortondomy
Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 2 questions
Replies: 13
Views: 12989

Re: 2 questions

Thanks Bob, that settles it no huon bridge, he can miss out on that one. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Mon Nov 18, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 2 questions
Replies: 13
Views: 12989

Re: 2 questions

Thanks Jeff
by 56nortondomy
Mon Nov 18, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 2 questions
Replies: 13
Views: 12989

Re: 2 questions

Thanks Jeff and Bruce, yes i did see Bob's huon bridge, but i wasn't really convinced it was a good idea that's why i've asked the question, the customer is a huon nut, most things are ok, armrest, headstock veneer,rosette that sort of thing, i think i'll try and talk him out of it. Thanks John, i w...
by 56nortondomy
Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:27 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 2 questions
Replies: 13
Views: 12989

Re: 2 questions

Thanks Markus that makes everything clear now.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 2 questions
Replies: 13
Views: 12989

2 questions

Hi all, i have 2 questions to ask. 1 Is Huon pine ok for a bridge? Thinking of laminating with it cf. 2 I'm starting an OM with African b/wood, is there anything tricky with it? ( gluing bending etc. ) It will also have a cutaway, any ideas for cutaway side thickness? ( technically that's 3 question...
by 56nortondomy
Fri Nov 15, 2013 4:13 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: ziricote OM
Replies: 21
Views: 19583

Re: ziricote OM

I've only tried the pickup on an electric amp, i haven't got an acoustic amp. but it seems good. I'm hoping to get a sound clip from the new owner when he gets it. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: No more High Mountain Lutz?
Replies: 26
Views: 35294

Re: No more High Mountain Lutz?

Good luck Shane, i couldn't believe you sent me an order once before i paid for it, very trusting. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: ziricote OM
Replies: 21
Views: 19583

Re: ziricote OM

Thanks Bob, i actually got that set off ebay for a pretty reasonable price. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: ziricote OM
Replies: 21
Views: 19583

Re: ziricote OM

Thanks Jim. Sorry about the garage door Nick maybe i should have bs and said it was flaming, you can see it better in my avatar. Wayne