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- Thu Sep 22, 2022 2:07 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Fox Bender Problems
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6317
Re: Fox Bender Problems
Yup had the same problem. Spring steel is the answer though since it rusts you need to wrap the wood in Al foil to keep the moisture off the steel. I couldn't find a supplier in the UK and ended up buying from - was it LMI or Stewmac...? Again as Bob says perhaps I just didn't know my way round the ...
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 1:58 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Soundboard joining
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5898
Re: Soundboard joining
I use the old fashioned string and wedges method - couldn't find a photo of it in use but you can probaly see how it goes or find some other pics. It is a commonly used method. It will accommodate quite severely non straight outer edges, particularly if you arrange the framework the right way. Good ...
- Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:23 am
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Wood species for Falcate braces
- Replies: 37
- Views: 65291
Re: Wood species for Falcate braces
I think I have said this before but for the tightly bent secondaries in Sitka I use 4 thinner laminations rather than 3, bent over a hot pipe. Still get some failuires but mostly that works.
West system epoxy with some filler to increase viscosity gives a nice relaxed time to clamp up.
Cheers Dave
West system epoxy with some filler to increase viscosity gives a nice relaxed time to clamp up.
Cheers Dave
- Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:17 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Cello build
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6886
- Wed Aug 03, 2022 1:44 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Epoxy, brushes, CF tow, oh my!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6666
Re: Epoxy, brushes, CF tow, oh my!
Oh and many people have had bad reactions to epoxy so wear some nitrile gloves. D
- Tue Aug 02, 2022 1:41 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Epoxy, brushes, CF tow, oh my!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6666
Re: Epoxy, brushes, CF tow, oh my!
Joel I have been happy with West system epoxy. I don't try to do too much bracing in one go so haven't run into the glue setting on me. For applying I use cheap artists paint brushes. They need to be reasonably stiff and I often need to cut down the amount of bristle. You can get them cheap enough t...
- Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:15 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Bear claw spruce & red gum mando
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10415
Re: Bear claw spruce & red gum mando
Very nice looking Trent.
I got started on a build from Graham's book but the gardening season opened and it is somewhat paused! Must get back to it.
What type of neck body joint did you use?
I got started on a build from Graham's book but the gardening season opened and it is somewhat paused! Must get back to it.
What type of neck body joint did you use?
- Mon Jul 18, 2022 3:11 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Crack repair posssible?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 22633
Re: Crack repair posssible?
Not helping the original question but Mark, when I tried build with Padouk I found it would crack if you just looked at it sideways! Bending the sides was hopeless I just ended with cracks half way along the length. I gave up as I didn't want to send a box out into the world that was so liable to cr...
- Fri Jul 15, 2022 12:48 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Mandolin
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5178
- Thu Jul 14, 2022 1:11 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Mandolin
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5178
Re: New Mandolin
That looks amazing. The skill in getting those ribs shaped is very impressive.
I am interested in the fixture a t the bottom. Are strings anchored into it? I have only ever seen a metal attachment point.
Cheers Dave
I am interested in the fixture a t the bottom. Are strings anchored into it? I have only ever seen a metal attachment point.
Cheers Dave
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:12 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: New Member intro
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15063
Re: New Member intro
Good luck with the building Phil.
If you are anything like the rest of us here you will find it quite addictive. You think well I'll just try one or two to see how it is done and after not too long you are pasting a label in that says number 10!
Cheers Dave
If you are anything like the rest of us here you will find it quite addictive. You think well I'll just try one or two to see how it is done and after not too long you are pasting a label in that says number 10!
Cheers Dave
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:06 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Quandong and Sassafras dreadnought
- Replies: 7
- Views: 14410
Re: Quandong and Sassafras dreadnought
Frank I would repeat how impressed I am by the craftsmanship.
On further looking I notice you have used brass bridge pins for the top and bottom strings. Was that to change a resonant frequency?
Cheers Dave
On further looking I notice you have used brass bridge pins for the top and bottom strings. Was that to change a resonant frequency?
Cheers Dave
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:59 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Cello build
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6886
Re: Cello build
Look forward to it Rod.
I've always thought that the carving of either archtop guitars or the violin family requires so much more craftsmanship than a straight guitar build. I'm not going there. Enough trying to get a 'straight' build right. But will enjoy seeing how you get on.
Cheers Dave
I've always thought that the carving of either archtop guitars or the violin family requires so much more craftsmanship than a straight guitar build. I'm not going there. Enough trying to get a 'straight' build right. But will enjoy seeing how you get on.
Cheers Dave
- Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:10 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Quandong and Sassafras dreadnought
- Replies: 7
- Views: 14410
Re: Quandong and Sassafras dreadnought
Well can't say I go for the colours much either, but it looks to be very well constructed. Detailing is absolutely great.
I guess the purrple heart will tone down in time!
Cheers Dave
I guess the purrple heart will tone down in time!
Cheers Dave
- Tue May 24, 2022 8:19 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Violin vice.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4437
Re: Violin vice.
It’s funny that was what I thought. (As in clamping to the bench) I guess we always try to imagine how we would use such a jig in practical terms. I imagine getting instrument supples is pretty difficult where you are....? I have great admiration for anyone who can do the carving of things like viol...
- Fri May 06, 2022 7:07 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bending Irons
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8168
Re: Bending Irons
Bending non cutaway sides is fairly straightforward on an iron. Doing a cutaway is something else entirely. I know lots of people tell you it's doable, go slow etc but I have found it just really difficult. As a low skilled bender I decided to go with using a heating blanket and a fairly elaborate b...
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 6:21 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Slow progress on the neoclassical
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7139
Re: Slow progress on the neoclassical
Oh and you could just remind us of your methodology for doing it if you have some pics.
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 6:20 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Slow progress on the neoclassical
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7139
Re: Slow progress on the neoclassical
Is it just me or do you seem to end up retopping rather a lot?
Is it that you are now so good at it that it's not a bother, or do you just like the hurt!!!
Dave
Is it that you are now so good at it that it's not a bother, or do you just like the hurt!!!
Dave
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 6:17 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: bridge marking
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6335
Re: bridge marking
Thanks Nigel that is a nice detailed view of the process.
I really need to get away from simply manoeuvering rulers and straight edges round the box!
I really need to get away from simply manoeuvering rulers and straight edges round the box!
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 6:14 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Clicking when tuning.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6569
Re: Clicking when tuning.
I too had heard of this but never tried it. Sounds like it could be really useful for pinning down odd rattles.
Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting.
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 1:29 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Packard Guitars
- Replies: 13
- Views: 27466
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 1:23 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Slow progress on the neoclassical
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7139
Re: Slow progress on the neoclassical
That's going to look nice Martin.
Indian Rosewood? BOBO? Falcate?
Who did you buy your pegs from? I love the idea but they are so expensive.
Cheers Dave
Indian Rosewood? BOBO? Falcate?
Who did you buy your pegs from? I love the idea but they are so expensive.
Cheers Dave
- Wed Mar 30, 2022 2:37 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: new classical with spectrum
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7838
- Fri Mar 25, 2022 4:37 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Ziricote and Spruce Exotic Classical
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9115
Re: Ziricote and Spruce Exotic Classical
Absolutely gorgeous Steve.
One can't judge too much through a recording, but what does come across is the evenness of tone both across the strings and along the fretboard.
Hope you charged enough for it!
Cheers Dave
One can't judge too much through a recording, but what does come across is the evenness of tone both across the strings and along the fretboard.
Hope you charged enough for it!
Cheers Dave
- Sun Mar 06, 2022 5:43 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Rain
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10446
Rain
I hope our friends in Oz are not getting too wet. The floods could make a mockery of keeping RH at 45.
Best Dave
Best Dave