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by tippie53
Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:01 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: This one I called Pearlzilla
Replies: 26
Views: 28321

Re: this on I called Pearlzilla

I will have to take some better pics.
I am on #153-154-155-156
have 4 on the run.
by tippie53
Fri Nov 23, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Dreadnaught for my son
Replies: 15
Views: 15379

Re: Dreadnaught for my son

it isn't just a guitar , it is an heirloom
by tippie53
Fri Nov 23, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: This one I called Pearlzilla
Replies: 26
Views: 28321

Re: this on I called Pearlzilla

it sounds killer. The inlay was a years worth of work I even have the side supports inlaid
by tippie53
Fri Nov 23, 2012 1:01 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: This one I called Pearlzilla
Replies: 26
Views: 28321

This one I called Pearlzilla

I made this one a while ago but you can see what I can do . I even have the inside inlaid but I couldn't get pictures of that. I hope you like it. This was based on forward shifted BRW and Red spruce
by tippie53
Thu Nov 22, 2012 6:29 am
Forum: Health and Safety
Topic: Big Boy sanders and fingers don't mix
Replies: 14
Views: 36625

Re: Big Boy sanders and fingers don't mix

Hope you heal fast
You know you can find out who your friends are real fast when you break both your hands
Think about it
Get well
by tippie53
Thu Nov 22, 2012 6:28 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: GLue strength testing worth a look
Replies: 4
Views: 8753

Re: GLue strength testing worth a look

I found it enlightening . Great info base especially for the newer builders
by tippie53
Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: GLue strength testing worth a look
Replies: 4
Views: 8753

GLue strength testing worth a look

http://woodgears.ca/joint_strength/glue_methods.html

this can help take the mystery out of how to glue.
While I do use fish and hot hide glue , there is some good info about clamping techniques.
by tippie53
Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: pearl inlay vids
Replies: 0
Views: 5410

pearl inlay vids

I hope my fellow members here can find useful info from these videos. Enjoy and please post feedback. Thanks http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=blues+creek+guitars+inlay+techniques&oq=blues+c&gs_l=youtube-reduced.1.1.35i39l2j0l2.579.2318.0.4241.7.7.0.0.0.0.216.1053.2j4j1.7.0...0.0...1ac.1.k...
by tippie53
Sun Nov 18, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cutaway Dovetail?
Replies: 18
Views: 14758

Re: Cutaway Dovetail?

thanks I am glad for the feedback. All the vids are made for that reason
by tippie53
Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:33 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: installing endpin jack for K&K Pure Mini
Replies: 11
Views: 14462

Re: installing endpin jack for K&K Pure Mini

I am a dealer of K&K and to anyone here I will be happy to discount them or if you need maybe one of the group can become and Aussie dealer or even a group buy. I like to share.
by tippie53
Sun Nov 18, 2012 1:30 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cutaway Dovetail?
Replies: 18
Views: 14758

Re: Cutaway Dovetail?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3YJh9OT4mw
this can make dovetail joint easier to do.
Smithwick's is good
Guiness
Yuengling Lager ( 30 miles from my house )
by tippie53
Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: you tube vids on building and inlay
Replies: 0
Views: 5653

you tube vids on building and inlay

I hope you find these vids helpful and informative. We do want the vids to help all builders , this one is on dovetail setting. There are many and please feel free to take advantage of them http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=blues+creek+dovetail&oq=blues+creek+dove&gs_l=youtube.1.0.35i39.32...
by tippie53
Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: intonation steel strings guitar 101
Replies: 4
Views: 7593

Re: intonation steel strings guitar 101

thanks
I like to help and don't want to make this a commercial but if I am allowed , I will take advantage. Hope to help
by tippie53
Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:37 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Plastic Binding Gaps
Replies: 13
Views: 11571

Re: Plastic Binding Gaps

Here are the issues When filling gaps , often CA may react with one of the woods , On spruce it can often turn yellow . This may not happen for a while but shows as a stain. On other woods like Walnut and Mahogany the CA wicks deep into the grain and shows as a light spot. You may need to look at yo...
by tippie53
Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:29 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cutaway Dovetail?
Replies: 18
Views: 14758

Re: Cutaway Dovetail?

Sorry but I am a traditionalist. Give me Dovetails or give me warm beer. That nip at the top is the same as a Martin cutaway and will be plenty strong. The dovetail is the only joint that can stand alone under stress without glue or a fastener. We can disagree but we don't ever want to be disagreeable
by tippie53
Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:21 am
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Another binding jig
Replies: 2
Views: 7140

Re: Another binding jig

:gui
by tippie53
Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:02 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Pickup for the boss' guitar?
Replies: 6
Views: 6285

Re: Pickup for the boss' guitar?

One point that is coming up , and it is a good one and that is to match the pick up to the players style. While I do love the K&K western and mini the sound hole pickup is not a bad choice. If he is using a pre amp playing rock these are all things that need to be considered so do some caparisons an...
by tippie53
Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Introductions - a polite request
Replies: 54
Views: 49923

Re: Introductions - a polite request

Hi
It had been a while since I came in but wanted to stop in. While I may be the owner of Blues Creek I am here to have fun just like the rest of you.
by tippie53
Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Pickup for the boss' guitar?
Replies: 6
Views: 6285

Re: Pickup for the boss' guitar?

there are a number of pickup styles Under saddle ( often quaky ) Mics and my favorite K&K. The K&K is a triple transducer that is attached to the bridge plate. They have a nice tonal quality and work well with most pre amps. Also work well straight into an amp. I also run mine through a line 6 pod 2...
by tippie53
Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: intonation steel strings guitar 101
Replies: 4
Views: 7593

Re: intonation steel strings guitar 101

thanks for noticing I am here for fun and hope I can help. I like to share what I have learned
by tippie53
Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:19 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: intonation steel strings guitar 101
Replies: 4
Views: 7593

intonation steel strings guitar 101

Learning to place the saddle and bridge is a very demanding task. Too far off one way or the other will create intonation issues. To help you understand the way this works we need to learn the static and dynamic portions of the process. Static Scale length is static and doesn't change Compensation A...