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- 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 ...
- 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.
I'll see what I can Find.
Paul.
- 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
Paul
- 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.
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.
- 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...
- 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!
- 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.
I get mine from http://sunburymusicshop.com/ great service , prices and free postage.
Regards,
Paul.
- 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.
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.
- 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
I have suggested she does that and seems happy with that idea.
Do you think $600.oo Is an unreasonable expectation?
Thanks,
Paul
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 !!!!
- 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.
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.
- 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 .
- Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:16 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Repairing Workshop Tools/ Machines?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 14714
- 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...
- 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 !!!!!
Congrats ,
Paul.
Congrats ,
Paul.
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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 ,...
- 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.
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.
- 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
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
- 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...
- 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.
I will bring some when I Visit for your Learned Opinion .
Paul.