Thanks Kent, greatly appreciatedKent Fishburn wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 5:50 amBabin Guitars in Hampshire is an authorized Taylor and Martin repair luthier. My friend Martin Brunkalla, an excellent luthier himself, has been backing off repairs and has been referring work to Babin.
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- Tue Mar 08, 2022 12:14 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Luthier in Naperville/Chicago IL
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4428
Re: Luthier in Naperville/Chicago IL
- Sun Mar 06, 2022 5:41 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bending Black Limba
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5463
Re: Bending Black Limba
2.2mm is a bit thick in my book. I start everything at 2mm and then will thin out troublesome areas or high figure wood further. 1.8mm for a Venetian cutaway or even waist areas if the wood looks a bit antagonistic.
- Sun Mar 06, 2022 5:30 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Rain
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10445
- Sun Mar 06, 2022 5:28 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Balalaika
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8627
Re: Balalaika
That is very cool! I've only seen/heard a balalaika a couple of times but I really love the more regional/ethic-specific instruments.
- Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:52 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: The scourge of ebony dust
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4359
Re: The scourge of ebony dust
Ah yes ebony dust! My second build I tried to pair ebony bindings with paua purfling which meant I couldn't scrap the bindings. I had to sand them and the ebony dust just turned the SB into a muddy mess! In the end, I had to sand from centre out, cleaning the sandpaper with a dust brush between each...
- Mon Feb 21, 2022 2:17 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Luthier in Naperville/Chicago IL
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4428
Re: Luthier in Naperville/Chicago IL
Good idea Martin. I posted in Robbie's forum but got there. I'll hit him up direct and hadn't thought about OLF. Will give that a burl also. Cheers
- Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:32 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Luthier in Naperville/Chicago IL
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4428
Luthier in Naperville/Chicago IL
Any member in or near Naperville IL or does anyone know of someone in this area that might be able to help with a popped bridge for one of my guitars? Bit far to ship back to aus
- Sun Feb 13, 2022 8:27 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: French polish - mini series
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2643
French polish - mini series
Hey Guys, I'm doing a paid partnership mini-series on instagram about french polish with Restorer's Choice. I approached them about this series after some pretty good feedback here on a thread. My approach is pretty much a mix between Trevor's azetropic processes from the Book and Robbie O'Brien's m...
- Sun Feb 13, 2022 6:14 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Yet another Tenor guitar
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8578
Re: Yet another Tenor guitar
Looks really great Martin. The QLD Kauri makes a good-looking top. And your photos are great. What is the white background?
- Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:26 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Sydney Guitar Making Course - Intensive, Jan 2022 photo journal - very photo heavy
- Replies: 30
- Views: 33306
Re: Sydney Guitar Making Course - Intensive, Jan 2022 photo journal - very photo heavy
5 guitars in 3 weeks, different types, shapes and customised! Not kidding around when you say 'intensive'! You must be exhausted. Thanks for all photos and sharing.
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:00 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Resawing, Bandsaw drift etc
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10499
- Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:50 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bridge plate for pinless bridges
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2951
Bridge plate for pinless bridges
Hey all, I've been including bridge plates on my pinless bridge builds more out of habit more than anything else and was starting to wonder if I am doing the right thing My original thoughts were that you change the neutral axis and prevent cold creep by keeping it, but lately I've been thinking abo...
- Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:23 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Drum sander
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11455
Re: Drum sander
You can ignore the minimum sanding thickness on all machines if you use a platten to put your veneers on. Somethingn like 12mm MDF with a strip on the end to catch the material from shooting off of it when feeding it through. You can leave off the strip at the end too and just have a flat board if ...
- Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:19 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Hello everyone and my first question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9793
Re: Hello everyone and my first question
Welcome to the forum Dave. I can recommend Michael Lau on instagram at @michael___lau . He does a lot of work for the Brisbane guitar making school.
- Thu Nov 04, 2021 10:04 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Extreme labels
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11694
Re: Extreme labels
I'd also recommend Michale Lau for intricate inlays, normally pretty responsive via instagram @michael____lau
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:28 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Extreme labels
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11694
Re: Extreme labels
Assuming you looking for a custom mold or radius dishes. Andrew Armstrong does radius discs or custom molds via his guitar templates site:
https://guitartemplates.com.au/collecti ... 5929&_ss=r
https://guitartemplates.com.au/collecti ... 5929&_ss=r
- Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:47 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Neck Taper
- Replies: 16
- Views: 43427
Re: Neck Taper
https://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/28124.php?search
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I have my doubts that Proxxon is big enough to handle a Safe-T-Planer.
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From memory, I think the safe-t planer recommends using with speeds >2500 rmp which is much faster than you would normally think for such a large bit.
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I have my doubts that Proxxon is big enough to handle a Safe-T-Planer.
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From memory, I think the safe-t planer recommends using with speeds >2500 rmp which is much faster than you would normally think for such a large bit.
- Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:26 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Neck Taper
- Replies: 16
- Views: 43427
Re: Neck Taper
I used a shinto rasp then a zester to get the target thickness at each end and then join them up with a spokeshave.
- Thu Oct 28, 2021 4:53 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Falcate Bracing Question with 14 Fret Body Joint
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5637
Re: Falcate Bracing Question with 14 Fret Body Joint
For what it's worth, I keep the start of my taper approximately the same distance from the SL as the 12f plan. Tail side it is a longer taper and vise versa in front of the bridge, a shorter taper.
- Sun Oct 24, 2021 7:01 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Odd frequency spectrum
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6180
Re: Odd frequency spectrum
Hi Mak009,
Are you building a falcate ukulele or is this another type of instrument? I'm having trouble understanding the shape, soundhole position etc in your pic. I am also having trouble picturing your secondary falcate braces falling under a bridge footprint and no bridge plate for reference.
Are you building a falcate ukulele or is this another type of instrument? I'm having trouble understanding the shape, soundhole position etc in your pic. I am also having trouble picturing your secondary falcate braces falling under a bridge footprint and no bridge plate for reference.
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 4:28 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: US Postal Service
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6913
Re: US Postal Service
Weirdly, I got an email from Madinter saying Fedex has suspended all services to Australia. This is from Spain mind you not the US.
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:42 pm
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: Alternate round files ,,, recent discovery
- Replies: 1
- Views: 14551
Re: Alternate round files ,,, recent discovery
Assuming what you discovered being self-explanatory may be an overreach:?
- Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:23 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Newbie introduction
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8240
Re: Newbie introduction
Welcome to the forum Ricky, I look forward to seeing your builds. Welcome to the forum Ricky. The first few builds can often be rough affairs but like you say you learn from your mistakes. Even more frustrating is when your first build turns out to be a decent effort but then the next few builds are...
- Wed Oct 06, 2021 11:32 pm
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Alternative String Attachment to Top Plate
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18754
Re: Alternative String Attachment to Top Plate
Do you have any FRC for your guitars with this bridge arrangement OiAcoustics?
- Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:36 am
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Alternative String Attachment to Top Plate
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18754
Re: Alternative String Attachment to Top Plate
Hi OiAcoustics, welcome to the forum.
You may like to read check on Frank Falbo's work and the detailed discussion in this thread from a few years ago
http://www.anzlf.com/viewtopic.php?f=1& ... dge#p81580
You may like to read check on Frank Falbo's work and the detailed discussion in this thread from a few years ago
http://www.anzlf.com/viewtopic.php?f=1& ... dge#p81580