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by J.F. Custom
Mon May 18, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 1/8" downcut bits
Replies: 12
Views: 11317

Re: 1/8" downcut bits

Hey Martin.

Or on the other end of the scale -

http://www.precisebits.com

Far from the cheapest, but superb quality. Made in USA.

They seriously know their stuff...

Jeremy.
by J.F. Custom
Sun May 17, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Your mission, should you choose...thoughts on fossilised Red
Replies: 13
Views: 15185

Re: Your mission, should you choose...thoughts on fossilised

Hi Kim. I'd be suggesting you do the bend before any resin fill, at least, that's how I would approach it. Make sure the side is well supported with a back strap covering the whole piece, for the entirety of the bend. With care, this should prevent fracturing along the cracks. Then laminate it, if t...
by J.F. Custom
Tue May 05, 2015 9:13 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Need help bending snakewood binding
Replies: 16
Views: 15597

Re: Need help bending snakewood binding

While superglue is being mentioned can anyone tell me where i can get some CA accelerator here in Oz. Rod. Carbatec carry the stuff along with the hotshot range of CA glues. Martin is right in that C-Tec has it - "Hot Stuff" (not 'shot' - an amalgamation of "Hot Stuff" and "Hipshot" there Martin? :...
by J.F. Custom
Sun Apr 26, 2015 3:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Paulownia Soundboard
Replies: 64
Views: 65531

Re: Paulownia Soundboard

I think Trevor has demonstrated that the "best" can be extracted out of any timber with careful planning and methodical work. But I still think with it's inherent qualities, you are "starting behind the eight ball" choosing a timber like this over other alternatives. Depends on your reason and aim. ...
by J.F. Custom
Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:42 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Dry Room 'Complete'
Replies: 15
Views: 16075

Re: Dry Room 'Complete'

Nice work Stu! Good to see you getting set up so nicely. As to dehumidifiers, for that room, you'd only need a basic small home unit. Delonghi's do have a good reputation, but they are only made in China like most others so how much is only in the name (for the money) remains to be seen. That would ...
by J.F. Custom
Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:42 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Marathon Guitar Case Build.
Replies: 27
Views: 27951

Re: Marathon Guitar Case Build.

Awesome. :cl

Nothing like going that extra mile...

Jeremy.
by J.F. Custom
Fri Apr 24, 2015 11:25 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Build thread - Blackwood & Bunya Dreadnought
Replies: 232
Views: 172060

Re: Build thread - Blackwood & Bunya Dreadnought

I won't be venturing into that territory though, it's 2+ which from what a gather is acceptable. Acceptable for some individual tops in some species, alongside bracing designed for it - but not in this case. That is too thin for the top in question - I've had numerous of them in my hand and know wh...
by J.F. Custom
Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Build thread - Blackwood & Bunya Dreadnought
Replies: 232
Views: 172060

Re: Build thread - Blackwood & Bunya Dreadnought

$200 for two hard bound books full of information you'd otherwise never get privy to in a life time.....sounds reasonable to me. When you consider printing costs (lots of colour plates) and the fact Trevor and Gerard have to make a bit of profit out of the venture the price isn't unreasonable. If y...
by J.F. Custom
Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Life time of repairs
Replies: 28
Views: 20448

Re: Life time of repairs

Crikey Steve... Some apprentice spent ages trying to fix that minor stuff up at the bridge before the boss could see - only for you to uncover it again! Mantra - "Must go lighter with the scalpel when tracing the bridge to scrape the lacquer..." He thought no-one would be any the wiser... :roll: So ...
by J.F. Custom
Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Inside an Indian shellac factory...
Replies: 11
Views: 12692

Re: Inside an Indian shellac factory...

Can I just say, a sincere thanks to Nick and Martin for voicing those concerns? :cl I watched this video last night and while interesting, all I could think about was the sheer volume of dust these workers were breathing and their proximity to moving parts... I was too tired then to articulate my op...
by J.F. Custom
Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Introduction and uke course build progress
Replies: 20
Views: 18449

Re: Introduction and uke course build progress

Hi Aaron. Looking good and thanks for the effort of posting your journey - you're in for a ride! I have to comment on the bracing - that's an unusual design for a uke, certainly not 'traditional'. Given you are relatively new to the craft, I'm guessing it is not your creation but perhaps Tim's patte...
by J.F. Custom
Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:58 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Pore filler for nitrocellulose finish
Replies: 24
Views: 22253

Re: Pore filler for nitrocellulose finish

Epoxy is one option.

There have been various discussions on this subject on here previously. Give the search option a good workout.

But straight off, here is a great video tutorial Allan did on epoxy filling a while back -

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2872

Jeremy.
by J.F. Custom
Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:02 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: What to do with BRW?
Replies: 12
Views: 16189

Re: What to do with BRW?

Nice score. A lot of my old timber has come from retired cabinet makers and the like too. It's amazing what is lurking around some sheds in this country. 8) One guy I met had been collecting some of his stash since he did his apprenticeship in his teens - and he was 70 odd when I met him! Anyway, as...
by J.F. Custom
Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bandsaw upgrade
Replies: 44
Views: 42996

Re: Bandsaw upgrade

Hmph. Got me. :oops: 8) :lol:

Although you did get me a day early, so I'm not sure if that counts... :?

Jeremy.
by J.F. Custom
Wed Apr 01, 2015 1:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hello and humidity woes
Replies: 5
Views: 6157

Re: Hello and humidity woes

A small dry box as Allan has mentioned is certainly one option. Aside from that, I know a few hobby luthiers that try to work around the conditions at hand - ie; wait to do the more critical cross grain glue jobs when the humidity is naturally lower and approximates 40-45%. Ideally, you'd want at le...
by J.F. Custom
Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:46 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bandsaw upgrade
Replies: 44
Views: 42996

Re: Bandsaw upgrade

Hmm. Call it shock that Bunnings is carrying something like that :wink:

But suffice to say, said employee has just been given a recommended promotion to the Bunnings near me instead! :D

Jeremy.
by J.F. Custom
Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bandsaw upgrade
Replies: 44
Views: 42996

Re: Bandsaw upgrade

Bob Connor wrote:Bunnings Winchelsea have some nice stuff in at the moment.
Bunnings *%?! Crikey.... :roll:
by J.F. Custom
Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:03 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Black heart sassafras
Replies: 12
Views: 16052

Re: Black heart sassafras

The last Melbourne Working with Wood show had one of the suppliers from Tas - Tasmanian Timbers I think was the trading name. He apparently has a stall at the Wooden Boat Festival in Tasmania too, though no online presence and if he is to be taken on his word, that was his last Melbourne WWW show. B...
by J.F. Custom
Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:14 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: In the interest of disclosure ...
Replies: 14
Views: 13882

Re: In the interest of disclosure ...

Sorry all - should have picked up on this thread earlier. Yes Frank, unfortunately it affected me in the same way. :roll: It's a shame, but anyway, life is too short to get any more caught up in it than absolutely necessary. On the positive, born from our mutual passion for these timbers and a desir...
by J.F. Custom
Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Binding Jig discussion
Replies: 29
Views: 25616

Re: Binding Jig discussion

I built my own several years ago in the Fleishman/Bluescreek style, including a cradle adjustable enough for ukuleles through to dreadnoughts. Works like a charm. Considering how many years I did it by hand with lesser jigs... Wish I'd done it earlier. You'll be happy with the purchase no doubt. I w...
by J.F. Custom
Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:37 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bandsaw upgrade
Replies: 44
Views: 42996

Re: Bandsaw upgrade

Hey Rod and others. Bit slow on the old forum these days I'm afraid. Find myself very time poor... With respect to your original question, I realise it's a little too late now but figured for info sake I'd chime in all the same. So firstly, I looked at one of the original, what is now the Laguna SUV...
by J.F. Custom
Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Melbourne Working with Wood Show - Big Sky Timber
Replies: 8
Views: 13409

Melbourne Working with Wood Show - Big Sky Timber

Hi all. This thread is a heads up in general for the Timber and Working with Wood Show on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Melbourne. But in particular, it's a heads up that Big Sky Timber will have a stand there, so it's actually worth going!! :lol: Some of you are already aware, but for those t...
by J.F. Custom
Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:43 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Thinning boards
Replies: 33
Views: 39002

Re: Thinning boards

Not much more to add to the above, but certainly wrong tool for the job. It is possible , but very risky . You could also try local cabinet makers, or woodwork clubs/mens shed groups which seem to be everywhere and are often pretty well stocked for equipment etc. In some towns there are also worksho...
by J.F. Custom
Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: helical cutter thicknessers
Replies: 16
Views: 17883

Re: helical cutter thicknessers

Pete has pretty much covered it all in the above post so far as to the "why" or "pros" of helical cutter heads, so I won't double up. As a side note however, I would caution you about comparing it to a thickness sander (or the lack thereof) for figured timber. Though the helical heads are advantageo...
by J.F. Custom
Mon Apr 07, 2014 6:52 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hello and goodbye
Replies: 12
Views: 13388

Re: Hello and goodbye

Sorry to hear it Xray.

I think Bob beat me to it, but I'll be next in line on even some of the truss rods.

Good luck with it all.

Jeremy.