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by Fisherman
Fri Nov 30, 2018 3:50 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Figured Maple
Replies: 8
Views: 10471

Re: Figured Maple

Two lovely looking guitars, Dave. I built my last classical using maple and loved using it. These are very classy looking instruments - the bindings and purflings match nicely with the maple. Im glad you are enjoying the tone. If you dont mind me asking, did you edge thin on this one? With my Torres...
by Fisherman
Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:31 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Selling my Luthiery wood and tools - retired
Replies: 17
Views: 38480

Re: Selling my Luthiery wood and tools - retired

Cheers Robert. I actually have the bending machine already but dont have the hauser form that fits the machine... so thats the part im interested in. Also interested in other tools and timber that may be on the list.... Yep, me too. How much are u asking for the Hauser bending form? Cheers, Peter He...
by Fisherman
Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:12 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Selling my Luthiery wood and tools - retired
Replies: 17
Views: 38480

Re: Selling my Luthiery wood and tools - retired

Yep, me too. How much are u asking for the Hauser bending form?
Cheers, Peter
by Fisherman
Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:29 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Bunya/Sheaok - best AU woods Classical
Replies: 6
Views: 11350

Re: Bunya/Sheaok - best AU woods Classical

Congratulations - thats a beautiful looking guitar! I love the look of that Bunya soundboard. If it sounds as good as euro spruce.... well... thats very interesting and i’d be keen to give it a go on an upcoming build...
by Fisherman
Sun Nov 11, 2018 6:23 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Removing old shellac?
Replies: 8
Views: 7696

Re: Removing old shellac?

Remove as much as you can with 100% alcohol first...
by Fisherman
Wed Nov 07, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: B/wood parlour
Replies: 15
Views: 24151

Re: B/wood parlour

Wow that is a beautiful looking guitar! Nice curves ... beautiful timbers
by Fisherman
Thu Sep 20, 2018 3:32 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Router Table and Router
Replies: 18
Views: 27241

Re: Router Table and Router

Christmas is soon.... Thanks for reminding me to start making noises about quality products that should stand the test of time and may in fact be safer to use!

That said... i really could use some new socks
by Fisherman
Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:23 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Well, here we are, what now?!
Replies: 20
Views: 20231

Re: Well, here we are, what now?!

Underwear, visas... we are way off track now! Now my brain has gone back to a joke I heard years ago on the radio... Two Africans in the visa line are looking to enter Australia. When they get to the desk the clerk asks the first what skills he has, because Australia has a policy to only bring in sk...
by Fisherman
Wed Aug 29, 2018 1:29 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lutz/Blackheart Sass Hybrid Nylon, venetian cutawy & arm bevel
Replies: 16
Views: 22158

Re: Lutz/Blackheart Sass Hybrid Nylon, venetian cutawy & arm bevel

Fantastic looking guitar. I hope there will be more classicals like this in future that depart from the norm! I love all the design elements, beautiful work.

How does it sound? I have some lutz so am very interested to hear your thoughts....
by Fisherman
Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Well, here we are, what now?!
Replies: 20
Views: 20231

Re: Well, here we are, what now?!

Forgot to mention. Australian red cedar - Toona ciliata var. australis - is almost identical to spanish cedar (and both mahoganies... go figure!). side by side very hard to tell apart. Only thing is to be careful with the dust. Pretty easy to track down qrtr sawn boards at lumber yards or timber sho...
by Fisherman
Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:03 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Well, here we are, what now?!
Replies: 20
Views: 20231

Re: Well, here we are, what now?!

Welcome! Wonderful news and it sounds like everything is falling into place nicely. For neck wood i would highly recomment qld maple - lovely stuff and grows in qld... if u find a good source for it id be keen to know as i am looking to get some blanks. Silkwood may be another good local option. I u...
by Fisherman
Thu Aug 09, 2018 3:35 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Spruce/maple 1864 Torres 'inspired' classical
Replies: 10
Views: 13659

Re: Spruce/maple 1864 Torres 'inspired' classical

Hi Alan - I didnt get it so have emailed you instead.
Cheers, Peter
by Fisherman
Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:47 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Spruce/maple 1864 Torres 'inspired' classical
Replies: 10
Views: 13659

Re: Spruce/maple 1864 Torres 'inspired' classical

Torres bracing. I’ve had good results with this bracing layout and the smaller body shape.

I am not a fan of epoxy - the main reason i have steered clear of CF and falcate bracing so far...
by Fisherman
Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Spruce/maple 1864 Torres 'inspired' classical
Replies: 10
Views: 13659

Re: Spruce/maple 1864 Torres 'inspired' classical

Thanks! Yes, as is the bracewood - from Graham Hein at Kootenay Tonewoods. A while back when I bought a bulk lot of tops I accidentally ordered a bunch of bracewood by adding 20 pounds to the order rather than 20 dollars, but the upside is I am set for great bracewood for a long while! While it cant...
by Fisherman
Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:48 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Spruce/maple 1864 Torres 'inspired' classical
Replies: 10
Views: 13659

Re: Spruce/maple 1864 Torres 'inspired' classical

Thanks Alan, sure - happy to answer any questions.
by Fisherman
Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:51 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Spruce/maple 1864 Torres 'inspired' classical
Replies: 10
Views: 13659

Spruce/maple 1864 Torres 'inspired' classical

Strung up my latest build tonight.... Maple/spruce 1864 Torres “inspired" classical guitar, including a mini tornavoz. I really like maple. Slightly shorter scale length - 636mm rather than the standard 650 and a 12 hole tie bridge. Bloodwood bindings, stripey blackwood bolt on neck with a truss rod...
by Fisherman
Fri Jul 27, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Routing bindings/purflings
Replies: 24
Views: 22232

Re: Routing bindings/purflings

I use the stewmac system and have had pretty good results. One of the bearings on the router carriage failed recently and they sent a replacement free of charge express... even though i purchased it second hand ages ago! they are really super from an after sales perspective (although im a pretty fre...
by Fisherman
Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:30 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Truss rod installation
Replies: 4
Views: 6454

Re: Truss rod installation

Thanks Martin and Mark! im all for simplifying tasks so if no glue or wood fillet is needed, then that is music to my ears.
by Fisherman
Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:24 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Truss rod installation
Replies: 4
Views: 6454

Truss rod installation

Hi guys Im hoping to get some advice about truss rod installation before I install on on my current build. Is everyone glueing the bottom of the truss rod into the slot? If so, are you using epoxy? Would silicone be a good alternative option or is there a reason it needs to be a stronger bond (im no...
by Fisherman
Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:30 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 12 fret BRW small body
Replies: 22
Views: 30211

Re: 12 fret BRW small body

Stunning! Definitely showcases that amazing BRW
by Fisherman
Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:03 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Fret bending?
Replies: 12
Views: 15323

Re: Fret bending?

thanks all - i need to make one of these too!

Re Steve’s post... I got a good tip from this video about drilling the centre of dowel etc

https://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Trade_Se ... ricks.html
by Fisherman
Sat Jun 09, 2018 1:29 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Maple side crack, any suggestion ?
Replies: 15
Views: 18078

Re: Maple side crack, any suggestion ?

I’d still hoick them...

Just kidding! That is a great way to turn it into a design feature.. looks great - cant wait to see how the whole thing looks when it is finished.
by Fisherman
Tue May 22, 2018 12:57 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Tenor Uke in Master Grade Australian Blackwood
Replies: 7
Views: 11115

Re: Tenor Uke in Master Grade Australian Blackwood

A masterpiece...
by Fisherman
Tue May 22, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Maple side crack, any suggestion ?
Replies: 15
Views: 18078

Re: Maple side crack, any suggestion ?

Could be repurposed as ukulele sides? Probably 2 sets...?
by Fisherman
Wed May 16, 2018 6:07 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 12 frets resonator with cutaway and floating back
Replies: 3
Views: 5961

Re: 12 frets resonator with cutaway and floating back

Very nice, that is a super looking guitar - only wish I owned it!