Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Hello Bob I think it was the bloke who runs the company. They didn't really laugh, but did suggest that spraying the hard shellac did put it on too thick and that was the cause. The recomendation was that it be padded or brushed on. I didn't think it was on to thick and it did take a year or so unti...

600 and 1200 wet&dry then Brasso, but there is almost certainly a better way! Be a bit careful with the Hard Shellac. I sprayed a carved mandolin and then one day it crazed all over the body. I showed it to the Ubeaut folks at the Sydney Woodworking show and after they finished laughing they reckone...

Presto Cases in WA make very good fiberglass cases for most instruments. Not cheap and delivery is slow (usually >3 months). Menno and Paula are the people and their email is prestocases@iprimus.com.au

cheers

graham

I don't think you are actually getting rid of much free moisture, rather as Kim suggested getting rid of some moisture that allows the crystalization of some resins in the wood. A 5mm soundboard gets to an equilibrium moisture content within a few weeks of being sliced up, or at least the wieght and...

Hello folks Thought I should introduce myself to all my fellow expensive sawdust makers. I have been building bouzoukis and mandolin (and the occassional guitar) for around 25 years, though it is a weekend activity at the moment as I save up to be able to retire and go back to it full time. I am a b...