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by kiwinoz62
Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:05 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 6 String Tenor Ukulele
Replies: 20
Views: 19339

Re: 6 String Tenor Ukulele

Hi Allen,

Do you radius the backs of your ukulele's & if so, what radius?

As usual you've hit the mark with the choice of woods for this build, also the way you achieve such a high degree of finish on you're instruments just gives them that extra 'wow' factor.

Pleasure to see great workmanship.
by kiwinoz62
Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:52 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Quilted maple bonanza? Or am I kidding myself?
Replies: 11
Views: 13392

Re: Quilted maple bonanza? Or am I kidding myself?

How about using a Hot clothes iron, applied over a damp cloth?
It might be enough to release the veneer, but then it might cause it to curl as well.
by kiwinoz62
Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:00 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: OOO, florentine and arm rest.
Replies: 14
Views: 16045

Re: OOO, florentine and arm rest.

There should be something here that you can steal that isn't copyright: https://www.google.com.au/search?q=clas ... 57&bih=879 Thanks Martin, I'm not greedy, I'm gunna copy them all. . . :lol: never mind, it appears the gist of my post has been lost in translation too, thank you internets Nice one ...
by kiwinoz62
Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Ebony Bindings
Replies: 24
Views: 25004

Re: Ebony Bindings

Gerard Gilet in Botany, Guitar Woods.
by kiwinoz62
Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: OOO, florentine and arm rest.
Replies: 14
Views: 16045

Re: OOO, florentine and arm rest.

Doh!
by kiwinoz62
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:29 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The second Ukulele - Black Heart Sassafras Baritone
Replies: 4
Views: 6251

Re: The second Ukulele - Black Heart Sassafras Baritone

Graham,

Very noiceeeeeeeeeeeeee, gr8 appointment of wood(s) & the finish - spectacular.
Also, love the bridge, something different.
by kiwinoz62
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:21 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: OOO, florentine and arm rest.
Replies: 14
Views: 16045

Re: OOO, florentine and arm rest.

That looks fantastic, I love the headstock, can I steal it
by kiwinoz62
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:13 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Coloured Purflering and Binding
Replies: 11
Views: 11469

Re: Coloured Purflering and Binding

Hi Trevor,
As Allen said for ALS, got some of their b/w/b purfling, gr8 stuff 'or' check out ebay usa (luthierwood-shop) got some of their black/red purfling & w/b/w purfling. both made from wood.
by kiwinoz62
Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:06 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: It's been a while
Replies: 19
Views: 20220

Re: It's been a while

Nick,

Awesome, that's bloody beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by kiwinoz62
Tue Jan 28, 2014 8:14 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: First build
Replies: 6
Views: 7610

Re: First build

Chappy,

You gotta be happy with that, first build, very impressive.
There's something about tiger myrtle, it just looks great.
May you keep churning them out with the same quality, congratulations.
by kiwinoz62
Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: LMI order
Replies: 10
Views: 8420

Re: LMI order

Martin, you must have shares in the company :lol:
I placed an order on 18/12/2013 & am still waiting, waiting, waiting.
But there check-out process is sooooooooooooo much better.
by kiwinoz62
Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Second Ukulele Build Townsville
Replies: 4
Views: 4916

Re: Second Ukulele Build Townsville

Congratulations to the students and tutors. . . the choice of tonewood compliment the builds, well done.
by kiwinoz62
Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:51 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Concert Uke in Milo and Ancient Spruce
Replies: 2
Views: 4412

Re: Concert Uke in Milo and Ancient Spruce

Allen,
I don't care what anyone else says - that is disgusting. . . disgustingly good :lol:
It would'nt matter what combo of timber/wood you utilise, it sings.
Nice timber stand too.
Well done again. . .
by kiwinoz62
Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: # 19 off the bench
Replies: 19
Views: 18236

Re: # 19 off the bench

Steve,

+1
demonx wrote:You've made an incredible looking guitar there. Very nicely done and an excellent selection/combination of timbers
that finish is great. congratulations on an excellent looking guitar.
by kiwinoz62
Fri May 17, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Trevor Gore's Modal Tuning course - Gulgong
Replies: 15
Views: 17410

Re: Trevor Gore's Modal Tuning course - Gulgong

Nice one guys, good to put faces to names.
by kiwinoz62
Tue May 14, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Truss rod installation.
Replies: 8
Views: 7463

Re: Truss rod installation.

Hi all, Sorry for the confusion. What truss rod are you using? The truss rod I have is from a group buy about 2-3 yrs ago, 385mm in length. WP_20130514_002[1].jpg Hi Wayne, reinforce which part of the neck? Truss rod cover is traditionally screwed in place but you could use neodymiums. Alternatively...
by kiwinoz62
Tue May 14, 2013 8:07 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Truss rod installation.
Replies: 8
Views: 7463

Truss rod installation.

Hi everyone, My current build in progress is an OM cut-a-way, with the truss rod access at the nut as per the plans. A few questions please: 1/ What keeps this truss rod in place from moving up the neck (away from the sound-hole)? 2/ How do members re-inforce this part of the neck? 3/ How is the tru...
by kiwinoz62
Mon May 06, 2013 7:16 am
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: More Lathe work to annoy neck carvers
Replies: 2
Views: 6767

Re: More Lathe work to annoy neck carvers

Tim,
That's brilliant, you've got some clever ideas (jigs).
I enjoy watching you're demo's.
by kiwinoz62
Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:38 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Video of Uke Kit Prep
Replies: 11
Views: 10671

Re: Video of Uke Kit Prep

Where's Part 2 & Part 3 & Part 4. . .

Great vid guys
by kiwinoz62
Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Cocobolo Terz
Replies: 21
Views: 21789

Re: Cocobolo Terz

Bob,

I'm looking at building one of these next (plans & template have just arrived).
What gauge strings did you end up using?
Thanks for any info.
by kiwinoz62
Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: The Masters
Replies: 3
Views: 3802

The Masters

Congratulations to Adam Scott, 2013 Masters Champion!!!!!!!!!

and a Kiwi on his bag... true ANZAC tradition.
by kiwinoz62
Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Long scale soprano uke
Replies: 8
Views: 8076

Re: Long scale soprano uke

Nick,
That is beautiful, nice work & sounds great too :cl .
by kiwinoz62
Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:09 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: It's all over now
Replies: 30
Views: 28521

Re: It's all over now

Markus. . . you are a true gentleman.
All the best. . .
by kiwinoz62
Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:09 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Quick Clamping
Replies: 3
Views: 8381

Re: Quick Clamping

now that's ingenius, good idea :cl .
by kiwinoz62
Sun Mar 24, 2013 5:47 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Naphtha?
Replies: 6
Views: 9528

Re: Naphtha?

Warning !!!
Highly flammable liquid, use in well ventilated area & no ignition source.