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- Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:57 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Carbon fibre splinters
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4884
Re: Carbon fibre splinters
Ahhhhh yes. The blood trail. How to wipe off your freshly sanded soundboard before it soaks in!
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 8:07 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Western Hemlock as brace wood
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9547
Western Hemlock as brace wood
I ordered some sitka tops from Alaska but (stupidly) didn't order any brace timber. The old piano sound board i was going to use is not very well quartered, so Ive been hunting around for an alternative and came across western hemlock. From the Wood Database its not to far off sitka. Density 465 kg/...
- Mon Feb 03, 2020 2:06 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: DIY plane blade query
- Replies: 4
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Re: DIY plane blade query
If you want to design your own blade you'll need to use a better quality carbon steel than mild steel for reasons already mentioned. Bisalloy or gauge plate are 2 that come to mind.
- Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:40 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: The Ukulele workshop manual
- Replies: 26
- Views: 31275
Re: The Ukulele workshop manual
Cheers for the tip Murray.
I've just ordered the uke manual and the mandolin project off them
Ando
I've just ordered the uke manual and the mandolin project off them
Ando
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:47 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: fretboard radiusing router bits
- Replies: 18
- Views: 23771
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 5:25 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Flamenco blanca - lutz & leyland cypress
- Replies: 18
- Views: 29798
Re: Flamenco blanca - lutz & leyland cypress
Love the head design
+1 for the 18 hole bridge
+1 for the 18 hole bridge
- Tue Oct 15, 2019 6:22 pm
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Classical Bridges using CF
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20010
Re: Classical Bridges using CF
The answer to the bridge thickness is on page 20-8, second to last paragraph. "Sand material off the bottom laminate to get the required curve and thickness" but not quite put in those words. Searching old threads is not my idea of fun, bit there is a wealth of info buried in them, so it's worth the...
- Tue Oct 15, 2019 3:50 pm
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Classical Bridges using CF
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20010
Re: Classical Bridges using CF
Cheers Martin, those are all good practical reasons, but if a CF saddle can act as well as bone it's worth a try. (My opinion only). First though, I need more experience. (I've yet to work with CF) Once I can build a 1/2 way decent guitar Ill revisit this. To get back to original topic, Richard was ...
- Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:53 pm
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Classical Bridges using CF
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20010
Re: Classical Bridges using CF
The next one is a steel string parlour. The 1st one was meant to be a parlour but we won't go there. After this one I'm thinking of a falcate. If I'm feeling brave enough!! I'm a rank amateur at luthiery but you talking about bone, bridge weights and CF got me wondering if you could use CF as a sadd...
- Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:12 pm
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Classical Bridges using CF
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20010
Re: Classical Bridges using CF
Hi Richard, NZ grown Aussie Blackwood, 9mm high 13mm to the strings, under 20gms without the bone(from memory )The top is mangeao which is somewhat heavier than spruce. It was made to Josè Ramonillos design. I can't really say how good the bridge is being the only guitar I've made. I had it in at a ...
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 8:11 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Tutes to pass the time away
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7035
Re: Tutes to pass the time away
I agree with Ken. They've got me out of more than one pickle.
- Wed Sep 18, 2019 10:24 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Neck wood
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4948
Re: Neck wood
Hi Laurance,
I use matai. Rata is a wee bit on the heavy side for a neck.
Ando
I use matai. Rata is a wee bit on the heavy side for a neck.
Ando
- Wed Aug 21, 2019 5:23 pm
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Veritas scraper plane in lieu of high angle plane
- Replies: 13
- Views: 22829
Re: Veritas scraper plane in lieu of high angle plane
WOW WHAT A DIFFERANCE I got the plane mods finished, honed & fitted my new a2 blade, put the wood I going to use for the next uke on the table. 5 minutes, no ridges, no tearout. It used to take me 1/2 the night using the old elbow grease sander to get under the tearout. I'm wrapped with the results ...
- Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:50 am
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Veritas scraper plane in lieu of high angle plane
- Replies: 13
- Views: 22829
Re: Veritas scraper plane in lieu of high angle plane
Cheers for that bluefuzz. I'll get the grinder onto a spare blade this arvo! All the veritas bits turned up. I only ordered them from Carbactec on Saturday, arrived tuesday- no complaints about their service. The blade slot is a wee bit narrower. I'll turn up another follower for the squaring lever ...
- Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:25 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Selection of timber - e.g Sapele
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13670
Re: Selection of timber - e.g Sapele
About 2 hours up the road lol I learn by mistakes. I've learnt a lot about timber since I started building. The misses hasn't worked out the cost of this year's firewood yet!!! Here's a few other places to try NZ Native Timber Supplies Waikanae (04) 2932097 Last I heard he had some 200x50 black mair...
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 3:53 am
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Veritas scraper plane in lieu of high angle plane
- Replies: 13
- Views: 22829
Re: Veritas scraper plane in lieu of high angle plane
Thank you for your replys, Luckily it is a 3.2 thick blade I ordered,. So that should take care of any chatter problem. Hopefully the honing guide will sort my abysmal sharpening skills out. It is a veritas, so any issues will lie with the operator! As for the angles, to start I'll stick to standard...
- Sun Aug 18, 2019 7:12 pm
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Veritas scraper plane in lieu of high angle plane
- Replies: 13
- Views: 22829
Re: Veritas scraper plane in lieu of high angle plane
Appologies all but just to move slightly off topic. I've just made a high angle Bailey No4 using Trevors method with the 12mm round bar. I'm waiting for an A2 blade and a honing guide to appear in the mail before I try it out. My question is what angle should the micro bevel be? I was thinking about...
- Sun Aug 18, 2019 3:44 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Attention all Lurkers
- Replies: 92
- Views: 599493
Re: Attention all Lurkers
Hi Pete, Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for for compliments about the uke - It was the 1st 1/2 way decent instument I've made. I'm just glad that the camera is very forgiving!! As for the circle cutters, working metals is easy- wood though, I struggle with. I envy those that can make works of beau...
- Sun Aug 18, 2019 3:40 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Selection of timber - e.g Sapele
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13670
Re: Selection of timber - e.g Sapele
I'm only an amatuer at this myself - and a rough one at that. The closer to the 1/4 the better BUT I work on the theory that until I can produce a well hand crafted guitar I'm not going to waste a good quality piece of wood. Having done that once already with a lovely piece of indian rosewood! If yo...
- Sun Aug 18, 2019 9:13 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Selection of timber - e.g Sapele
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13670
Re: Selection of timber - e.g Sapele
HI Richard, Have you tried Graham from Treeworx in Matamata. He's on Trademe under the handle of paratu2. Just make sure you are specific about what you're after, otherwise you will be disappointed with what turns up. I've always found him helpful, friendly and not to expensive. Last time I looked h...
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:06 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Old Hofner resurrection
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5172
Re: Old Hofner resurrection
Hi Martin,
As this thread is a complete stuff up could I get you to do the honours and delete it please.
Cheers
Ando
As this thread is a complete stuff up could I get you to do the honours and delete it please.
Cheers
Ando
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:02 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Old Hofner resurrection (2nd attempt)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7678
Old Hofner resurrection (2nd attempt)
It's taken a long time. I started this without a clue. IMG_20190325_212132.jpg IMG_20190117_212324.jpg IMG_20190117_211438.jpg Here's how it arrived 20170425_163458.jpg 20170425_212609.jpg The neck join IMG_20190325_190427.jpg Not as neat as I was hoping but I had no matching wood and I was scared o...
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:18 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Old Hofner resurrection
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5172
Old Hofner resurrection
It's taken a long time. I started this without a clue. IMG_20190325_212132.jpg IMG_20190117_212324.jpg IMG_20190117_211438.jpg Here's how it arrived 20170425_163458.jpg 20170425_212609.jpg The neck join IMG_20190325_190427.jpg IMG_20190325_190459.jpg Not as neat as I was hoping but I was scared of l...
- Sun Oct 28, 2018 10:04 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Help with a delaminating head needed.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18985
Re: Help with a delaminating head needed.
This project is in no hurry - partly due to a needed increase in skills and confidence and also due to getting any of the promised $$$ out of my mate. My time he can have for the experience I gain - but the parts don't get ordered until I have the readies! The weekends project was to get the binding...
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 3:12 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Home built circle cutter
- Replies: 9
- Views: 32523
Re: Home built circle cutter
Steve If you like my fab skills you'll be impressed by these 2 :lol: :lol: IMG_20181022_164438.jpg I needed a 42mm soundhole cutter in a hurry and for the ultimate in purfling and binding routers IMG_20181022_164312.jpg just add 1 chisel!! Its a piece of 3/16 tool steel in a 4.5mm hole to give a bit...