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- Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:50 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: 40th birthday surprises...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 16791
- Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:48 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Sheoak Squareneck Resonator
- Replies: 17
- Views: 16240
- Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:54 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Warning ! Machinery Porn.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 36212
- Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:29 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Warning ! Machinery Porn.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 36212
Re: Warning ! Machinery Porn.
What is the price??DaveW wrote:very impressive especially when you consider the price
No price on their website (http://www.gregmach.com/Machinery/Bandsaws/LT14SUV.html) & the server for their online store is down.
- Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:48 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Router?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17232
Re: Router?
Carbatec's 14-inch Bandsaws have always confused me.
The more expensive CTJ-3501 is classed as the "Heavy Duty" unit.
But the BAS-350B has cast iron wheels and a stronger motor.
What makes the expensive one heavy duty???
The more expensive CTJ-3501 is classed as the "Heavy Duty" unit.
But the BAS-350B has cast iron wheels and a stronger motor.
What makes the expensive one heavy duty???
- Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:26 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Milo and Red Spruce Concert Ukulele
- Replies: 22
- Views: 22409
Re: Milo and Red Spruce Concert Ukulele
Nice one again Allen. Your output is relentless!
Your heel shape has changed again also. Just trying this out or is it a keeper?
Your heel shape has changed again also. Just trying this out or is it a keeper?
- Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:34 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Modified Stewmac rosette cutter
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12071
Re: Modified Stewmac rosette cutter
That is a good idea.
I modified mine to fit a Makita Laminate Trimmer but prefer your quieter approach.
I modified mine to fit a Makita Laminate Trimmer but prefer your quieter approach.
- Mon Jan 14, 2013 4:37 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Repair work
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5313
Re: Repair work
See if you can contact Jim (aka Toejam aka DarwinStrings)
Not saying that he'll definately want to do the work, but he does live in Darwin!
(and sorry Rocket, I haven't been able to check out that myrtle yet)
Not saying that he'll definately want to do the work, but he does live in Darwin!
(and sorry Rocket, I haven't been able to check out that myrtle yet)
- Mon Jan 14, 2013 4:35 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Stinky case
- Replies: 25
- Views: 24845
Re: Stinky case
I've had the valencia classical case for about 3 years. Every now & then I forget how bad the smell is and go to put the zouk in it (I try to rotate my 'on hand' instrument every couple of months'). The smell is still toxic. Have considered trying baking soda or charcoal to remove the smell but am a...
- Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:10 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Stinky case
- Replies: 25
- Views: 24845
Re: Stinky case
New cases, various makes, hard cases, fabric covered foam cases etc.
The problem is exactly as Allen described.
The problem is exactly as Allen described.
- Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:24 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Stinky case
- Replies: 25
- Views: 24845
Stinky case
Have received a number of cases lately that really pong! Got 4 uke hard cases and 2 are fine while 2 have an unpleasant smell. A classical case I got for the zouk is so bad I won't keep the instrument in it anymore! Tried leaving that one open in the sun for 2 weeks - failed to make an impact on the...
- Fri Dec 28, 2012 4:48 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Christmas gifts
- Replies: 27
- Views: 22022
- Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:42 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: The Improved Rosette Cutter
- Replies: 150
- Views: 152057
Re: The Improved Rosette Cutter
I used to use firefox but I kept coming up against sites that I could only log into with IE.
But this is all off topic so I'll end it here and we can get back to the things that are important - like the workshop!
I've got a perspex rosette template to make.
But this is all off topic so I'll end it here and we can get back to the things that are important - like the workshop!
I've got a perspex rosette template to make.
- Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:42 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: The Improved Rosette Cutter
- Replies: 150
- Views: 152057
Re: The Improved Rosette Cutter
There's always something "more" available.
I try not to keep up......
I try not to keep up......
- Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:16 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: The Improved Rosette Cutter
- Replies: 150
- Views: 152057
- Thu Dec 27, 2012 6:35 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: The Improved Rosette Cutter
- Replies: 150
- Views: 152057
Re: The Improved Rosette Cutter
Thanks Michael & Allen. So, again, the same line is used for both the edge of the rosette inlay and the edge of the rosette channel. Btw Allen, I have trouble veiwing your new website layout. The title banner/menu on the top of each page overlays the beginning of each page. Here's a snapshot... Alle...
- Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:00 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: The Improved Rosette Cutter
- Replies: 150
- Views: 152057
Re: The Improved Rosette Cutter
Those who know me personally know that I like to build with hand powered tools as much as possible. I don't have a thickness sander, I plane to thickness all my tops, backs, sides, overlays, rosettes, etc. I even plane my truss rod channels! But two jobs always require me to use power tools to get a...
- Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:25 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: The Improved Rosette Cutter
- Replies: 150
- Views: 152057
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:03 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Plastic Binding Gaps
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11565
Re: Plastic Binding Gaps
I've already scraped the bindings flush, but in preparation for the finish I sand the top, back & sides up to around 300 grit.
This is when the bindings have gotten scratched.
I'll have to try lightly re-scraping the bindings after I've sanded.
What a PITA this plastic stuff is.
This is when the bindings have gotten scratched.
I'll have to try lightly re-scraping the bindings after I've sanded.
What a PITA this plastic stuff is.
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:56 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Plastic Binding Gaps
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11565
Re: Plastic Binding Gaps
So I sorted the gaps. On the top & back joins I drizzled WeldOn in to the gap, gave it a minute to melt the binding a bit, then forced the gap closed & taped. On the sides I filled the gaps with ebony dust & CA. Now onto the next new experience with plastic - to what degree do you sand them? I have ...
- Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:55 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Plastic Binding Gaps
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11565
Re: Plastic Binding Gaps
Sorry Dom. Got the WeldOn at ACT Plastics in Lyell St Fyshwick.
- Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:53 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Plastic Binding Gaps
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11565
Re: Plastic Binding Gaps
Thanks everyone. Much appreciated. As I said, I have always used wooden bindings, and have successfully filled gaps (in the early years) but now use hide glue & simply re-heat & re-work the area of 'non-conformity' :D But this is the first time I've used plastic binding (apart from f-holes) Somehow ...
- Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:18 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Plastic Binding Gaps
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11565
Re: Plastic Binding Gaps
Didn't know that. Makes sense. Thanks Kim.wait a few days to let them gas off any thinners from the glue
- Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:19 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Plastic Binding Gaps
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11565
Plastic Binding Gaps
Never used plastic binding before. Normally use wood & hide glue! Wish I did this time too. So what's the best way to deal with gaps in plastic binding? In this case it's black so should I.... ...fill the gaps with ebony dust & CA? ...fill the gaps with plastic filings & melt with acetone? ...use mo...
- Sun Nov 11, 2012 12:40 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: A K&K Pickup on a Ukulele Story
- Replies: 33
- Views: 28563
Re: A K&K Pickup on a Ukulele Story
On a spruce topped instrument, wouldn't attatching the pads directly to the soundboard with CA risk a stain appearing on the outside?
Perhaps another reason for using the supplied tape.
Perhaps another reason for using the supplied tape.