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- Mon May 07, 2018 10:43 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: How to UV Finish
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14626
Re: How to UV Finish
...Since then I've swithced to a catalysed polyurethane ... Hey Allen. Curious as to what brand/product you are referring to here? What pore fill method are you combining with this one and how long have you been using/testing it? Does it apply much like the pre-cat lacquer? Same multi coat approach...
- Mon May 07, 2018 10:25 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: bandsaw opinions
- Replies: 20
- Views: 35942
Re: bandsaw opinions
Hey Joel. **Disclosure** I currently work for Carbatec. Those who know me however, know that my opinions are my own and as unbiased as possible, not pushing any particular brand loyalty, but sharing my experience with many brands of machinery over many years in the industry. Apologies, but there is ...
- Tue Apr 24, 2018 9:10 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: RIP Jim Williams
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8781
Re: RIP Jim Williams
Oh, sad indeed.
Jim's book was one of the first two I owned over 20 years ago and I still have it. Some of my very first jigs built were based on Jim's suggestions and it certainly played it's part in getting me hooked in this craft.
Thanks for the post Graham.
R.I.P. Jim.
Jeremy.
Jim's book was one of the first two I owned over 20 years ago and I still have it. Some of my very first jigs built were based on Jim's suggestions and it certainly played it's part in getting me hooked in this craft.
Thanks for the post Graham.
R.I.P. Jim.
Jeremy.
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:37 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Rosewood article
- Replies: 13
- Views: 18689
Re: Rosewood article
...As far as use of rosewood in guitars is concerned, it is really a matter of supply and demand. The customers want rosewood, and the guitar companies cater to that demand, and also stimulate that demand in their advertising because rosewood guitars sell. I know from my experience that I can make ...
- Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:27 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Fingerboard Finish
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9533
Re: Fingerboard Finish
I have used Organoil's Hard Burnishing oil very sparingly with success for years. Various suppliers. To the best of my knowledge, it is a drying oil - though possibly not as much as others as I don't think it uses any synthetic catalysts or hardeners. Oil wise, it is a blend of tung, citrus and euca...
- Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:21 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Importing from CINNA MON in Indo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8124
Re: Importing from CINNA MON in Indo
In short to answer your question, no, I haven't personally. Martin is right in that you may run into trouble, but also may not, as others have found. It is a risk as customs are within their right to check and demand the correct paperwork, but likely don't check every parcel still. With so many vali...
- Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:00 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Rosewood article
- Replies: 13
- Views: 18689
Re: Rosewood article
Honestly, the writing was on the wall for this so many years ago that major companies had the opportunity to transition to other species in time. Instead, they bought up and stockpiled sensing a future shortage, without considering the other implications that might come with it. Then came the jump f...
- Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:25 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: pattern makers vise at Carbatec at last!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 71349
Re: pattern makers vise at Carbatec at last!
Thanks for the feedback Frank! You are very much mostly correct. StewMac used to sell this same vise, but "upgraded" it to their current version some time ago, hence it is a slightly more expensive vise with custom modifications. I tried to get some of these features added, but they are currently un...
- Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:39 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: pattern makers vise at Carbatec at last!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 71349
Re: pattern makers vise at Carbatec at last!
Sorry Wayne. I trust you're enjoying your purchase all the same.56nortondomy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:27 pmAbout a month too late for me, I got the stewmac one, had it for about a week. Shit happens I suppose. Wayne
Jeremy
- Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:30 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Tru Oil alternatives
- Replies: 16
- Views: 30337
Re: Tru Oil alternatives
Danish oil, or the Cabots variety at least, contains polyurethane (among other driers etc) - hence why you can 'build' a finish of higher gloss with it than other oils. Like applying multiple thin coats of polyurethane. It does "yellow" somewhat. Polyurethane itself is generally frowned upon and not...
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:12 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: pattern makers vise at Carbatec at last!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 71349
Re: pattern makers vise at Carbatec at last!
Well... Hey presto! 8) https://www.carbatec.com.au/clamping-vices-and-workholding/vices-and-accessories/vices/pattern-makers-vise-guitar-luthiers-vise In stock now. Merry Christmas. :wink: *Disclaimer: (or is that spoiler alert?!) For those that don't know, I am working for Carbatec again and in a p...
- Sun Dec 03, 2017 11:24 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Tru Oil alternatives
- Replies: 16
- Views: 30337
Re: Tru Oil alternatives
Has anyone tried Organoil Hard Burnishing Oil on a guitar? I've used it on furniture (seems OK, dries hard fairly quickly) but not on a guitar. A light first coat will likely prevent too much penetration. Yes Trevor, I have several times and I'm not the only luthier I know of that has. I've used it...
- Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:44 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Timber supply - WA
- Replies: 42
- Views: 45935
Re: Timber supply - WA
So much involved in pickups, Here's me making a pickup, hope its informative. Steve Hey Steve. Where did you get that "electro magnet" ? Do you have a brand or source for these ? I have not been able to find one like that. Cheers in advance and apologies to the OP for the diversion from topic...
- Mon Nov 06, 2017 11:28 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Is it worth the trouble?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18830
Re: Is it worth the trouble?
Ah the things we do for friends
Geez though, wish I'd thought of that lining technique. To think I spend time carefully bending it to shape when all I had to do was break it every couple of centimeters What have I been thinking?
Good luck Rod.
Geez though, wish I'd thought of that lining technique. To think I spend time carefully bending it to shape when all I had to do was break it every couple of centimeters What have I been thinking?
Good luck Rod.
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:59 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Skill sets.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 19607
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:18 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: LMII's rosette channel cutter
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14562
Re: LMII's rosette channel cutter
I may be wrong, but I thought it was Micheal Connor's rosette cutter you speak of, not Allen's?? Or at the very least, some sort of collaboration between them. Micheal (user Localele) used to participate on here, but has not for a long time. All the same, he has a business - Micheal Connor Woodwork ...
- Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:12 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: What wood is this??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10062
Re: What wood is this??
What does it smell like if you sand a little? There are several Dalbegia's (true Rosewood's) that could look like that, as Martin suggested, Indian being one, Brazilian another potential. 100% ID will be difficult, but smell will help. Weight would too but may be difficult with the shape and any pot...
- Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Pau Ferro fingerboards
- Replies: 17
- Views: 28134
Re: Pau Ferro fingerboards
Am I being paranoid not wanting to use Gigdee, & Mulga In short? Yes. :D They are certainly more dense and hard than most, but many luthiers use them very successfully, including several on here. You need to match your fret slot to your fret wire, knowing the hardness can affect the seating of the ...
- Sun Jul 16, 2017 2:31 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Posting photos and the Photobucket scam
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13858
Re: Posting photos and the Photobucket scam
What I am now curious about is whether that is a picture from your workshop or of your workshop Trevor!
Either way I'm jealous.
- Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:06 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Same small body shape, very different guitars
- Replies: 11
- Views: 23817
Re: Same small body shape, very different guitars
Classic guitars Trevor, even the Steel String :wink: 8) That Bloodwood trim is certainly flashy against a black setting as you've done, looks great - is there any vivid hue those forests have not produced?! The combo reminds me of an old guitar Hesh had done. Just got to love the materials we work ...
- Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:56 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: I'm retiring
- Replies: 45
- Views: 68892
Re: I'm retiring
Hey Bob, I'm sorry to hear it. Both because you are hanging up the tools and there'll be no more C&M Mando's in production, but also being forced to by circumstance somewhat. That said, 10 years is a very decent innings for all your work here with your team to make this place what it is. Personally,...
- Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:53 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Col Finley special guitar
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27280
Re: Col Finley special guitar
Cool. Nice prize for someone.
For what it's worth, it looks like Blackwood to me. I've handled plenty of material I know to be Blackwood that has looked just like that.
It is a highly variable timber.
Cheers,
Jeremy.
For what it's worth, it looks like Blackwood to me. I've handled plenty of material I know to be Blackwood that has looked just like that.
It is a highly variable timber.
Cheers,
Jeremy.
- Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:00 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Emails are now working again
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7179
Re: Emails are now working again
Wow! Nice hacking Bob 8) I've not been able to log in for well over six months due to a forgotten password... Tried every darn thing I could think of. But password reset requests were never coming through despite several attempts. Nor seemingly were emails getting to "admin" with a problem requestin...
- Sun Jun 11, 2017 8:50 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Titebond
- Replies: 27
- Views: 44897
Re: Titebond
There is an exclusive distributor in Australia for Titebond. Hence, all stock comes from them irrespective of where you buy it. It's age therefore depends on the volume kept at the store local to you, turn over of said stock and ultimately when the exclusive supplier replenishes. The only exception ...
- Thu Jun 09, 2016 9:04 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: fretless bass "cereal"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10822
Re: fretless bass "cereal"
Wow, flash!
Always nice to see where the timber ends up. You did it justice and I'm exceptionally glad you did NOT opaque paint it
Looks great
Oh and good effort for going the extra mile and winding your own pickups too.
Cheers,
Jeremy.
Always nice to see where the timber ends up. You did it justice and I'm exceptionally glad you did NOT opaque paint it
Looks great
Oh and good effort for going the extra mile and winding your own pickups too.
Cheers,
Jeremy.