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by ozwood
Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Advice for a newbie
Replies: 12
Views: 14773

Re: Advice for a newbie

Hi Brett, As Usual Kim Has Given some solid and Excellent advice, Which is pretty much what I did and how I started, But to give you the benefit of my experience (mistakes) , I can say I have used Both the Carbatec and Jet sanders , the Jet is much easier to adjust and the feed belt slips less, Not ...
by ozwood
Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:10 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Labels.
Replies: 10
Views: 8275

Re: Labels.

Thanks for all your Suggestions , as usual I've got a few options. I'm Liking the stamp and cotton paper Idea.
I'll see what I can Find.

Paul.
by ozwood
Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Labels.
Replies: 10
Views: 8275

Re: Labels.

Thanks Guys, Kinda Left my self open for a Piss Take , My handwriting is not so Flash so a hand drawn one might be a bit Rustic, Thought I'd get flash hand have some printed. Anyway, Thanks I'll sort something out.

Paul
by ozwood
Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:14 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Labels.
Replies: 10
Views: 8275

Labels.

Hi All,

I have made a few guitars Now and thought I should get my act together and get some Nice labels done, can any one point me in the right direction?.

Cheers,

Paul.
by ozwood
Sat Feb 26, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: ANOTHER big earthquake in Christchurch
Replies: 94
Views: 66939

Re: ANOTHER big earthquake in Christchurch

Long live the ANZAC Spirit , not Just about standing Shoulder to Shoulder in War, It's about Being a good Mate , and Lending Our Best Neighbors a Hand , Christchurch our thoughts are with you. I still remember vividly the Newcastle earthquake, I was in the thick of it , I feel for the People of Chri...
by ozwood
Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:57 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Vacuum Pump Build - Advice please...
Replies: 13
Views: 12070

Re: Vacuum Pump Build - Advice please...

Another Idea would be expired Fire Extinguishers, they are good Pressure/ vacum vessels!
by ozwood
Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:19 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Inexpensive guitar strings
Replies: 10
Views: 10712

Re: Inexpensive guitar strings

Hi All,

I get mine from http://sunburymusicshop.com/ great service , prices and free postage.

Regards,

Paul.
by ozwood
Mon Feb 07, 2011 11:21 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: V drive pulleys.
Replies: 2
Views: 5863

Re: V drive pulleys.

Thanks Kim ,

Will do, wish I had known about those tyres , I've just replaced mine, will keep it in the back of the noodle for Next time.

Cheers ,

Paul.
by ozwood
Mon Feb 07, 2011 6:40 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Epiphone Frontier
Replies: 3
Views: 3679

Re: Epiphone Frontier

Thanks Kim ,

I have suggested she does that and seems happy with that idea.

Do you think $600.oo Is an unreasonable expectation?

Thanks,

Paul
by ozwood
Mon Feb 07, 2011 6:37 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: V drive pulleys.
Replies: 2
Views: 5863

V drive pulleys.

Hi all, This maybe old news to many of you , but I'll share my findings anyway. The Smoke in the Motor on my bandsaw escaped recently , a new one from H&F was $300,one of Ebay ,that was a little More HP same RPM was $140, So I braved The Ebay Motor and the Quality seems Fine , Although I did have to...
by ozwood
Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Epiphone Frontier
Replies: 3
Views: 3679

Epiphone Frontier

Hi All, I was working in the shed today , and My neighbour called out to me, She Had been Cleaning out her late Husband's Music room , He had Purchased a Epiphone Frontier when he was still in the early stages of Alzehiemers , so it's never been played, other than when her Daughter who is a very tal...
by ozwood
Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Indian Rosewood direct from Mumbai - Review
Replies: 78
Views: 64978

Re: Indian Rosewood direct from Mumbai - Review

I'll way in with My 20 cent's worth, everyone else has, Pretty simple really If ashok is happy to pick up the shit and bits business, or rat's and mice sales of those who are prepared to run the Gauntlet of Handing over your hard earned with no real recourse if it all goes wrong , then He has made h...
by ozwood
Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:40 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: TC Bianca & Anthony
Replies: 105
Views: 71058

Re: TC Bianca & Anthony

Good luck guy's, hold tight , Bathtub and matress time soon !!!!
by ozwood
Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: hi, I am new to the fourm.
Replies: 14
Views: 11334

Re: hi, I am new to the fourm.

Hi Daniel,

I second Craig's comment , Keep any orders( Safely) under $1000 or you'll cop GST and some other charges , Cost me about $380 extra on a $1047.00 0rder ( thanks for Coming) . If Gerry Harvey had his way we'd pay it on everything . anyway welcome.

Paul.
by ozwood
Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:21 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Black Monkeypod
Replies: 6
Views: 7254

Re: Black Monkeypod

That's a really Beautiful Guitar JJ , nice work . owner must be very happy with it . :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl
by ozwood
Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:16 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Repairing Workshop Tools/ Machines?
Replies: 15
Views: 14714

Re: Repairing Workshop Tools/ Machines?

This might help. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... K:MEWAX:IT

a supplier of motors.
by ozwood
Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:28 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Don't Mention the War
Replies: 7
Views: 5857

Re: Don't Mention the War

Must have thought they if they hit the crossing fast enough they could stay on the plane right across the River . I was On a tour up to cape tribulation , the tour guide said to stay away from the Ferry crossing , because it was slippery and the Crocks liked to wait for tourist to slip in and then e...
by ozwood
Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: J.F. Custom Electric
Replies: 12
Views: 12471

Re: J.F. Custom Electric

Now That's a Classy lefty , very very nice. love it !!!!! :cl :cl :cl :cl



Congrats ,

Paul.
by ozwood
Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:47 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Smallman style adjustable neck construction
Replies: 9
Views: 12434

Re: Smallman style adjustable neck construction

Hi all , Justin Montifiore has been making Heel-less Classical's for quite a while , and are really well accepted as a serious classical Guitar Builder. http://montefioreinstruments.com/Montefiore_Instruments/Guitars/Pages/Classical_Guitar.html#1 a lot of his sales are international, take a look at ...
by ozwood
Sun Jan 02, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Tiger Myrtle 000
Replies: 10
Views: 12248

Re: Tiger Myrtle 000

Thanks Kim, I'll Take that advice on board, as I received a Crash coarse on deflection and wood elasticity testing from Jeff today , Not Quite sure I have the engineering skill to replicate his process , But I'm sure I can at least get an idea of how effective the bracing is. I was thinking that eve...
by ozwood
Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:35 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Tiger Myrtle 000
Replies: 10
Views: 12248

Re: Tiger Myrtle 000

Thanks Jeff, I enjoyed the visit and gathered a wealth of knowledge, Great to get some feed back and ideas, I equally enjoyed Looking at your collection , clearly a bad case of GAS ( Guitar Acquisition syndrome) :D , I Particularly liked the Macro flamenco, A real sweet featherweight. Thanks again ,...
by ozwood
Thu Dec 30, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: paulownia as a tonewood.
Replies: 19
Views: 19495

Re: paulownia as a tonewood.

Hi JJ ,

Thanks for those pics , that's a nice looking Guitar , Is there different species of Paulowinia and do you think the density varies depending on where it grows, You've convinced me to try some In a flamenco . Thanks for your feedback .


Paul.
by ozwood
Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:34 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Endpin and bridge pin supply
Replies: 39
Views: 25448

Re: Endpin and bridge pin supply

Hi All,

I have Also used Australian Mother of Pearl Supplies and can Confidently recommend Martin as a great and reliable supplier of quality MOP . He's the Tim Spittle of MOP suppliers :)

Paul
by ozwood
Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Bending Iron
Replies: 0
Views: 7868

Bending Iron

Hi All , I thought some might like my design for a home made bending iron, As with any electrical device it should be wired by a qualified electrician . I made this Because I don't want naked flames that close to my treasured stash of tonewood, and as I make Guitars only as a hobby and enjoy the "bl...
by ozwood
Sat Dec 25, 2010 9:39 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Kauri Pine Soundboards.
Replies: 6
Views: 7331

Re: Kauri Pine Soundboards.

Thanks Jeff,

I will bring some when I Visit for your Learned Opinion .

Paul.