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- Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:03 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Tru Oil alternatives
- Replies: 16
- Views: 32070
Re: Tru Oil alternatives
Just pay the $15 a bottle. I might seem better to buy larger quantities, but once the bottle is opened, it starts going off, so you are better with the fresh small bottle which is plenty for a guitar. I have a bottle of Aussie oil but have not used it yet. The difference between tru oil and many of ...
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:50 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Skill sets.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20692
Re: Skill sets.
Geometry,
Too many guitars from individual builders and established factories come with neck angles that prevent proper setup.
Too many guitars from individual builders and established factories come with neck angles that prevent proper setup.
- Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:52 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: 'Old' shellac flakes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9338
Re: 'Old' shellac flakes
Button lac is generally less refined and contains wax and has less surface area to oxidise? than flakes.
Dewaxed blonde flakes have the shortest shelf life.
Dewaxed blonde flakes have the shortest shelf life.
- Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:48 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bridge Thickness different on Bass to Treble
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7060
Re: Bridge Thickness different on Bass to Treble
On some brands, such as Martin, the bridge pins are quite close to the saddle, especially on the bass side, so having the extra support from a thicker bridge and the resultant lower protrusion, can be beneficial for the increased sideways load.
- Mon Oct 02, 2017 8:38 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Block grain direction
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10896
Re: Block grain direction
One issue with using blocks with grain perpendicular to the sides, is that you end up gluing endgrain to the soundboard and to the back.
I tend to laminate blocks myself, with vertical grain to the inside to resist splitting.
I tend to laminate blocks myself, with vertical grain to the inside to resist splitting.
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:59 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: To kerf or not to kerf - that is the question.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3549
Re: To kerf or not to kerf - that is the question.
Some people use the solid lining for the back to sides joint because the consider it to look better though the soundhole. The soundboard to sides joint which is not seen, may use kerfed lining or individual blocks.(especially if building spanish style on a solera) The Trevor Gore method is the oppos...
- Mon Sep 25, 2017 8:21 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Broken headstock
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10138
Re: Broken headstock
From the photo, It would be a repair I would do with Hot Hide Glue, no splines, after scrubbing out with hot water and a stiff brush to remove any glue residue. HHG is more resistant to warm weather (guitar in car Boot) Epoxy is not a cureall in this situation. in particular a starved joint due to a...
- Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:45 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Can someone please explain neck-body alignment to a newby?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12937
Re: Can someone please explain neck-body alignment to a newby?
Hi Richard, I would encourage you to develop your understanding of the geometry involved. Firstly note that a 25' radius top will have greater curvature than a 33' not less It is worth looking beyond the rules of thumb and developing an understanding of the effects of neck angle. fretboard thickness...
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 6:55 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: laminated plates
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13202
Re: laminated plates
Not questioning the idea of laminating your own plates Rod, Just wheter the use of nomex is worth it.
- Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:15 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: laminated plates
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13202
Re: laminated plates
Rod, I have no personal experience with Nomex, I looked into it a while back and decided it was not for me. What are you expecting to achieve from laminating in Nomex? As far as I could tell it is basically not a really stiff material just providing a lightweight separation layer so that you can end...
- Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:56 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: UV cure resin.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4719
Re: UV cure resin.
I have not used it, but would expect that you would not get UV penetration through the veneer, let alone any bleed fabrics.
A lot of the early users of UV cure finishes found that the first coat on timber was penetrating too deep for the UV to reach and cure.
A lot of the early users of UV cure finishes found that the first coat on timber was penetrating too deep for the UV to reach and cure.
- Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:26 am
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: String tension
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12435
Re: String tension
Players tend to use the term "string tension" to describe how easy it is to displace the string (fretting, bending or picking) and this is not the same as the actual longitudinal tension in the string which is pretty strictly determined by the string mass/unit length, scale length and pitch. If the ...
- Sun Jul 16, 2017 7:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Pau Ferro fingerboards
- Replies: 17
- Views: 29848
Re: Pau Ferro fingerboards
Probably also depends on the fretwire
I have been using evo fretwire and gidgee for the last 6-8 builds with no problems with backbow.
Stewmac manual japanese fretsaw
I have been using evo fretwire and gidgee for the last 6-8 builds with no problems with backbow.
Stewmac manual japanese fretsaw
- Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:22 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: First time restoration
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15383
Re: First time restoration
The guitar is probably a standard fender scale 25.5 inches, but it needs to be checked Draw a line between the centres of the two bridge posts Measure from the back of the neck pocket in a line corresponding to the run of the high E string to the line you have marked. (towards the string ferule for ...
- Thu Jul 13, 2017 9:42 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Monterey Cypress
- Replies: 18
- Views: 28806
Re: Monterey Cypress
I think the floorboard cyprus is a different species to Monterey. Native to inland areas, small and quite knotty but hard enough to take the wear
I would not like to use Monterey on a floor it is quite soft.
I have done a flamenco with it, worked well.
I would not like to use Monterey on a floor it is quite soft.
I have done a flamenco with it, worked well.
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:09 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: I'm retiring
- Replies: 45
- Views: 74777
Re: I'm retiring
Thanks for all your efforts over the years Bob
It was great to meet you in person. a few years ago.
Hope your new adventure is a roaring success.
It was great to meet you in person. a few years ago.
Hope your new adventure is a roaring success.
- Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:36 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Old uke repair
- Replies: 18
- Views: 24827
Re: Old uke repair
Whilst I understand peoples mind sets above on repairs, I personally never commence a repair without the instrument being hydrated correctly to start with Steve Hydrated correctly, yes If it has been in a very dry situation But at the moment RH along the east coast is pretty high and chances of it ...
- Thu Jun 15, 2017 5:45 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Old uke repair
- Replies: 18
- Views: 24827
Re: Old uke repair
Without the instrument in hand, it is hard to say. Might be able to fix it without back removal, but it is not a big deal if needed. Try a clamp across the upper bout, does that close the crack? I would NOT however be Hydrating it before repair. If you do succeed in swelling it up by super hydrating...
- Fri May 12, 2017 8:28 am
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Falcate Tap Tone
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10267
- Mon May 01, 2017 10:43 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Archtop vs Steel String Acoustic Sound
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9831
Re: Archtop vs Steel String Acoustic Sound
I'm not an archtop builder, But I'd basically agree with Dekka. Originally archtops were intended as orchestra instruments to be strummed hard and compete with banjos etc. The floating bridge and rigid plate centre with flexible edge (and the f holes) gives a big monopole response but not the comple...
- Sun Apr 23, 2017 12:24 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: How to spline a broken neck heel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6966
Re: How to spline a broken neck heel
Can't see the point in this spline, it gives little or no material near the critically stressed area at the outside of the break.
Just gluing it up with HHG and setting the insert in with epoxy would work well.
Just gluing it up with HHG and setting the insert in with epoxy would work well.
- Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:39 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Current Build - Falcate Braced Multiscale OM cutaway
- Replies: 217
- Views: 211687
Re: Current Build - Falcate Braced Multiscale OM cutaway
How do you like the multiscale for ergonomics and sound?
- Fri Apr 07, 2017 5:10 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: neck thickness/headstock thickeness
- Replies: 29
- Views: 27876
Re: neck thickness/headstock thickeness
I don't mind the low angle on the current Matons, but you do need to match the thickness to the tuners or problems will show up particularly on the E string tuners. the one I refer to was a low end mastersound with cheap tuners.
- Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:45 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: neck thickness/headstock thickeness
- Replies: 29
- Views: 27876
Re: neck thickness/headstock thickeness
The head stock on most guitars is around 14-18mm thick, Make sure you check the thickness requirement for your tuners. The total thickness of the headstock, including any veneers need to be right for your tuners. For example, I have had Matons come through here where I had to put about 8 turns on t...
- Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:39 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Jigs - Are they worth it?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16057
Re: Jigs - Are they worth it?
I guess I tend to make choices on specialized tooling or jigs based on criteria like -does it improve accuracy-does accuracy matter? -does it remove stress from the process? -does it save my body from repetitive work So for things like say headstock shaping where I can creep up on it gradually by ha...