Nice work Bob.
If you're going with ebony for the bindings be prepared for some heart aches bending the stuff.
Search found 9186 matches
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Octave mandolin
- Replies: 12
- Views: 28338
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:59 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Shipping between Aus and NZ
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7827
Re: Shipping between Aus and NZ
Might be easier just taking a short holiday to Australia and hand carrying the guitar there and back.
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:59 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: LMI is closing its doors.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 25693
Re: LMI is closing its doors.
They still have some Gramils. I just ordered one. Thanks for the info Barry That's strange as I couldn't see the gramils on the site last time I checked (about a week ago)....only the blades. Ive just ordered a second one for my workshop. Here they are: https://www.lmii.com/binding-tools/2624-schne...
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:33 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Mandolin in Engelmann Spruce and RIver Oak (redux)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 38965
Re: Mandolin in Engelmann Spruce and RIver Oak (redux)
I don't play mandolin but how about you lend me that lovely instrument for a couple of years while I learn how to play?!!
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:22 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: hello and a first question for King billy pine top thickness
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9667
Re: hello and a first question for King billy pine top thickness
Welcome to the forum mate. King Billy Pine top thickness.......this discussion might be of help: http://www.anzlf.com/viewtopic.php?t=4075 2.7-3.0mm would seem to be a reasonable target but actual thickness will depend on stiffness. I've found KBP varies a bit in stiffness....I had some really flopp...
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:27 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: LMI is closing its doors.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 25693
Re: LMI is closing its doors.
Sad news... Maybe I'll order one thing from them before they're done. Something small-ish, maybe some fretting files ... What would be one thing you bought from LMI which you'd recommend ordering? For me the priority is spares for LMI tools Ive bought over the years. The Schneider gramil is no long...
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 4:17 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build
- Replies: 9
- Views: 39708
Re: Installation of the LR Baggs Hi Fi and Lyric Microphone Custom Blend System on new Guitar Build
Jeez Wayne......I think you've just surpassed yourself with that detailed set of videos and instructions. No excuses for anybody to stuff up fitting one of these pickup systems now!!
Bloody nice looking guitar.
Bloody nice looking guitar.
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:30 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: LMI is closing its doors.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 25693
Re: LMI is closing its doors.
Sad news. I notice Stewmac is going heavy on the emails and special promotions so obviously things are tough for all players. I've just stocked up on spare blades for my Schneider gramil....one of the best tools I ever bought from LMI. I remember a few years back LMI sent me a couple of radius dishe...
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:55 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: 2024 luthier course?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 24362
Re: 2024 luthier course?
https://www.brisbaneguitarmaking.com.au/
Trent Palelei who runs the school is a member on this forum.....drop him a message/email.
Trent Palelei who runs the school is a member on this forum.....drop him a message/email.
- Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:01 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Best Friends Warning
- Replies: 7
- Views: 23242
Re: Best Friends Warning
Nothing in your bank but you would have definitely banked a healthy amount of good karma.
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:30 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Archtop Back and sides
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11462
Re: Archtop Back and sides
Blackwood would work.
Rod Octigan is our archtop specialist....Im sure he'll chime in with some advice.
Rod Octigan is our archtop specialist....Im sure he'll chime in with some advice.
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:00 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bridge length on WRC OM build
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10806
Re: Bridge length on WRC OM build
Nice work Doug and thanks for putting up the data.
I've done a couple of paired builds and they were endless trouble.
I've done a couple of paired builds and they were endless trouble.
- Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:26 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Best Friends Warning
- Replies: 7
- Views: 23242
- Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Help with OSMO PolyX
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15233
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:38 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: bracing
- Replies: 30
- Views: 41750
Re: bracing
So I'm about to start my next guitar build and I want to use some NZ timbers on it , specifically the top the neck and the bracing. I'm using black walnut for the back and sides and I wanted to use Pauduk for the the back bracing for some colour and strength but obviously that's not a kiwi timber a...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:27 am
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: Mandolin Repair
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13665
Re: Mandolin Repair
LOL.........I got my hands on a couple of old planes a few years back.....now Ive got a shop full of the bloody things awaiting restoration.
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:35 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Best Friends Warning
- Replies: 7
- Views: 23242
Re: Best Friends Warning
The next day he arrives back for some work on his guitar. Suspecting he has no money I offered him the part if he could do the job himself, he said he would like the job done properly, so I did the work. He called to pick up the guitar and spun me the same tale as before, I'll drop the money back l...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:31 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Hi, introducing myself
- Replies: 22
- Views: 52254
Re: Hi, introducing myself
Another book, that works well as a companion to the Mottola book, is Guitarmaking: Tradition And Technology Paperback (Cumpiano and Natelson). I got started with Cumpiano and Natelson's book...but it's now a bit dated in places. If you're using this book check out Cumpiano's website for updates on ...
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 1:32 pm
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Nodes and anti-nodes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 27845
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 12:35 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Pair of Mandolins in Engelmann / River Oak - Osmo finish
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12715
Re: Pair of Mandolins in Engelmann / River Oak - Osmo finish
I bought a set of fancy fibreglass rods from LMI but have never used them....I use lengths of 8-10mm diameter hoop pine as my go bars.
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 8:26 pm
- Forum: Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build - Trevor Gore
- Topic: Nodes and anti-nodes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 27845
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 4:09 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Hi, introducing myself
- Replies: 22
- Views: 52254
Re: Hi, introducing myself
Before attacking a real side set get your hands on some cheap sides (eg orphaned side sets from LMI) or grab a set of Stewmac practise sides.....if they still sell them.
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:32 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: A Rose-Mahogany baritone ukulele
- Replies: 5
- Views: 17768
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:47 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Flat Top Mandolin
- Replies: 22
- Views: 40071
Re: Flat Top Mandolin
Mick, you're responding to a post from 2015. I'm not sure if Kim is still active on the forum. The last time I heard from Kim he was having a few health issues. Ill send him an email and hopefully he'll respond to your post. Note Graham McDonald is on this forum..maybe flick him a message. Welcome t...
- Sat Jul 22, 2023 8:52 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Pair of Mandolins in Engelmann / River Oak - Osmo finish
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12715
Re: Pair of Mandolins in Engelmann / River Oak - Osmo finish
Flash looking Stewmac clamps Bob. Did you come into an inheritance recently?