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by Mark G
Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tips for an Ibanez RG2228 service
Replies: 2
Views: 3149

Re: Tips for an Ibanez RG2228 service

Hello there, I can't see any images on this post but here's my two cents worth. Whenever I start these little projects I begin with a thorough clean - gently wiping away grime and then onto the more built up stuff. Before any major work I'd be cleaning up the frets with the 0000 steel wool you've me...
by Mark G
Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:11 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Tasmanian Blackwood / Sitka 00-12 Fret
Replies: 5
Views: 8229

Tasmanian Blackwood / Sitka 00-12 Fret

Hello all, I regularly look around at what is on this forum and always get inspiration from the different things people are doing. I also learn a lot from reading the various opinions and topics. I thought it was time to share some of my own builds - perhaps they'll be of interest/inspiration or at ...
by Mark G
Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:04 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Julian Bream
Replies: 5
Views: 7164

Re: Julian Bream

Thank you for finding and posting this. My interest in classical has surfaced of late and I've been listening and watching a variety of different performers. Julian Bream is wonderful. Thanks for the link. The classical guitar is next on my build list.

Cheers,
Mark
by Mark G
Fri Jun 20, 2014 6:28 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 5 String Concert Ukulele
Replies: 11
Views: 14598

Re: 5 String Concert Ukulele

Allen, you do truely beautiful work. Every time I see one of your finished instruments I get new ideas and inspiration. Thanks, Mark.
by Mark G
Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:45 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 1920's Soprano Ukulele project restoration
Replies: 6
Views: 5769

Re: 1920's Soprano Ukulele project restoration

Thanks for the feedback. Was hoping you'd chime in Allen, I know it's a lot of work but liked the idea of giving it a go. Assuming it was worth saving, in your opinion is the top salvageable or a lost cause....don't want it to sound like glued up ply when I'm done. Thanks.
by Mark G
Sun Jan 05, 2014 7:46 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 1920's Soprano Ukulele project restoration
Replies: 6
Views: 5769

1920's Soprano Ukulele project restoration

Hello all, Mark here. I bought myself a restoration project off ebay simply because I love brining old instruments back to life. This will be my first ukulele restoration having done electrics and archtops. I have made several ukes, acoustic guitars etc. but this little one will be an awesome challe...
by Mark G
Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:20 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Buying buffing setup
Replies: 30
Views: 33947

Re: Buying buffing setup

Hello there all, Following everyones advice I sprung for a 3 inch pistol buff yesterday. I paid $180 for it at a tool shop in Smithfield. I did see some cheaper on ebay but was uncertain of their quaility. I've given it a bit of a go on a lapsteel that's just finished. I used some repo doctor compou...
by Mark G
Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:19 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Buying buffing setup
Replies: 30
Views: 33947

Re: Buying buffing setup

As always this group superseded my expectations. I haven't been happy using my drill with buffing pad for a while now...never could quite get the glass look I was after. I'll look carefully at your tutorial Allen and perhaps do some shopping for a handheld unit and definitely seek out the 3M product...
by Mark G
Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Buying buffing setup
Replies: 30
Views: 33947

Buying buffing setup

Hello there all,

I am considering setting up a buffing arbor system to improve my finishes and before i go an buy from good ole stewmac was wondering if anyone here (Sydney) has found a local supplier for large buffing wheels and perhaps even an arbor setup?
Mark
by Mark G
Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: A little inlay trick
Replies: 14
Views: 13891

Re: A little inlay trick

I just finished some much trickier, tighter curved pieces. I found that i needed to be careful to use a very sharp scribe-blade and not apply too much pressure on the curve at the first pass so as not to tear the white stuff. Another cool thing i noticed was that the superglue will act as a 'de-stic...
by Mark G
Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:16 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: A little inlay trick
Replies: 14
Views: 13891

Re: A little inlay trick

Yes Pete, it did. I asked permission though and kept it in the shed until i was asked where it was.
by Mark G
Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:20 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: A little inlay trick
Replies: 14
Views: 13891

Re: A little inlay trick

The white out stuff goes straight onto the ebony board. I thenut a drop of superglue on each piece just to hold them in place while I scribed the outline.
by Mark G
Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: A little inlay trick
Replies: 14
Views: 13891

Re: A little inlay trick

Hey there, sorry about the name thing. I'm Mark-i have a little hobby known as gosbellguitars. Feel free to google me and check out my guitars. I build anything from ukuleles, steel strings, electrics and lap steel guitars. Not sure how the tape will take sharp curves. It seems to stick well enough ...
by Mark G
Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: A little inlay trick
Replies: 14
Views: 13891

Re: A little inlay trick

Here is a photo with the inlays in place. The finished product is perfect.
by Mark G
Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: A little inlay trick
Replies: 14
Views: 13891

A little inlay trick

Hello all, I usually just look around here but I did something today that might be helpful to share. Wile inlaying an ebony fretboard with some notched diamonds and squares I reached for the white paint as usual to give myself a nice white background to scribe onto and it occurred to me that it migh...
by Mark G
Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Ukulele - using hoop pine for necks?
Replies: 3
Views: 3433

Re: Ukulele - using hoop pine for necks?

Thanks Allen, was kinda hoping you'd see this question and share your expertise. Thanks very much....will push ahead then.
Mark
by Mark G
Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Ukulele - using hoop pine for necks?
Replies: 3
Views: 3433

Ukulele - using hoop pine for necks?

Hello all, I have just got some old hoop pine recycled from a desk my grandfather gave me. I intend to use some of the better parts for some ukulele tops but wondered if anyone has had experience using hoop pine for neck or brace stock....the legs of this table are quite generous....perhaps 2 neck b...
by Mark G
Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:58 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Ukulele Extreme Build With Pete Howlett
Replies: 1
Views: 2488

Re: Ukulele Extreme Build With Pete Howlett

Sorry, don't think the photos worked. Here are the links. http://www.flickr.com/photos/60227085@N03/6062342365/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/60227085@N03/6062356535/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/60227085@N03/6062329951/in/photostream Thanks for looking and please tell me ...
by Mark G
Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:49 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Ukulele Extreme Build With Pete Howlett
Replies: 1
Views: 2488

Ukulele Extreme Build With Pete Howlett

Hello everybody, This is my first post so hopefully everything will work out. I recently completed a ukulele extreme build weekend with Pete Howlett in Wales. I have made several guitars in the past and learnt mostly from books so the opportunity to work with a professional and master craftsman was ...