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by Lillian
Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New GS Guitar Build Started
Replies: 20
Views: 18519

Re: New GS Guitar Build Started

Its coming together nicely. I like your choices. The fret makers made me smile.
by Lillian
Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Safe-T-Planer sources AU/NZ
Replies: 16
Views: 15531

Re: Safe-T-Planer sources AU/NZ

Mick, This might be a viable option. https://woodworker.com/drill-press-planer-mssu-24760.asp These looking like they could work as well, attach the wood to be surfaced to something flat and have parallel rails for your router to ride on and Bob's your uncle. Hopefully. Well that's the thought any w...
by Lillian
Fri Apr 26, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Let me introduce myself...
Replies: 7
Views: 7199

Re: Let me introduce myself...

Welcome Mick. Looking forward to seeing what's on your bench and how you deal with it.
by Lillian
Tue Apr 16, 2019 11:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Machining a bridge on the CNC
Replies: 2
Views: 3725

Re: Machining a bridge on the CNC

Nice bridge design. And a slick tool to have in your toolbox. Is it something you put together?
by Lillian
Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:55 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Roasted Neck Wood
Replies: 3
Views: 6394

Re: Roasted Neck Wood

I have to say that I am amazed that this thread has been viewed 125 times and no one else has any thoughts about how heating wood affects it. I don't remember you guys being so quiet.

I'll have to figure out a way to roast a neck blank and check it out.
by Lillian
Sun Apr 07, 2019 9:33 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Roasted Neck Wood
Replies: 3
Views: 6394

Roasted Neck Wood

I was asked to make a new neck for my son's guitar, since I didn't stock up on maple, I started poking around ebay to see what was out there when I stumbled across some beautiful amber figured maple. I have never seen anything like it before so I started reading what the seller wrote about it, after...
by Lillian
Thu Apr 04, 2019 11:38 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: What am I doing here?
Replies: 30
Views: 34688

Re: What am I doing here?

Welcome to the forum Gavin. I'm going to agree with the lads. You will be surprised at just how well your first one will turn out. Going with cheap wood is false economy at best. At worst, it will turn you off building because of all the problems you had to deal with from the substandard wood. I wou...
by Lillian
Wed Apr 03, 2019 11:17 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Attention all Lurkers
Replies: 85
Views: 546316

Re: Attention all Lurkers

Hey Mark! It's good to be back. And yes, I will be asking questions and making shavings and sharing pictures. I even got a new camera, so no excuses. The first thing I'm going to be sorting out is a small practice electric guitar. Not much to it, but it should be a fun place to start.
by Lillian
Wed Apr 03, 2019 11:10 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hollowbody electric
Replies: 25
Views: 27317

Re: Hollowbody electric

Life is getting better. I've got a bit more time on my hands and a tad bit more play money, so off into the shop I ran. Still shoveling out that "donkey's breakfast", but I can almost see the bench top now. Still trying to get some of the stuff that found a home in there a re-homed because they have...
by Lillian
Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:18 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hollowbody electric
Replies: 25
Views: 27317

Re: Hollowbody electric

That turned out stunning. Well done Rod.
by Lillian
Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:10 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Back in Business
Replies: 12
Views: 11275

Re: Back in Business

I like the shape. Looking forward to seeing finished.
by Lillian
Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:03 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Attention all Lurkers
Replies: 85
Views: 546316

Re: Attention all Lurkers

Thank you for not binning my account Martin. Truly appreciated. Left another soul-sucking job a bit over a year and a half ago now, but then I had to get my license for my current position. That took about nine months. I got that all sorted out, so now I actually have some free time and funds to get...
by Lillian
Mon Mar 28, 2016 6:23 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Strings in Motion
Replies: 4
Views: 5948

Strings in Motion

Ever wondered what the strings were doing when they were plucked?

https://vine.co/v/Oqx7BJgazKZ/embed/simple
by Lillian
Tue Feb 09, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Heads Up
Replies: 18
Views: 21633

Re: Heads Up

Found it! :fff It took me five minutes of hard out staring but I eventually found the bench in the picture! What do I win? Congrats Lillian, I too love that moment where you're telling management that you're leaving their horrible job, the feeling is quite liberating. :cl :cl I'll buy you a round o...
by Lillian
Fri Feb 05, 2016 2:19 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Heads Up
Replies: 18
Views: 21633

Re: Heads Up

J****s C****t Lilian......what a donkey's breakfast!!!!! Bob, Nick and I are coming straight around with our pinnies and we're going to clean up that mess. Congratulations on landing that job...... When I told you I wasn't good company, I wasn't exaggerating. It's been a rough few years. Thanks. I ...
by Lillian
Thu Feb 04, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Heads Up
Replies: 18
Views: 21633

Re: Heads Up

It's official. I got the new position. I'm not one for gifs or what not, so just image Snoopy doing his happy dance on an endless loop and that's about how I feel right now. Richard, I see your clutter and raise you total disaster. http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab358/Aoibeann/IMGP0002_zpsp5ygt1...
by Lillian
Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:49 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Heads Up
Replies: 18
Views: 21633

Re: Heads Up

Thanks Nick. It's good to be getting back into things. Life have been far too stressful and harsh. The new job is a good step in the right direction.

I have to admit I've missed seeing your fishnets.
by Lillian
Mon Feb 01, 2016 4:28 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Heads Up
Replies: 18
Views: 21633

Re: Heads Up

Good morning Allen. I missed you guys as well, but I didn't want to subject you all to my very cranky attitude.

The job is much closer. It is south of Seattle, so I'll be avoiding all of that traffic.
by Lillian
Sun Jan 31, 2016 3:13 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Heads Up
Replies: 18
Views: 21633

Re: Heads Up

Thanks guys. Martin, I've been either working, commuting or sleeping. It's been a very dull decade. I would have been more than happy with the stern talking to, that would have meant that I got to meet some of you in person. The first order of business is to clean out the shop. Its been storage for ...
by Lillian
Sat Jan 30, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Heads Up
Replies: 18
Views: 21633

Heads Up

Just wanted to give you guys a heads up. It has taken nine years, but if all goes right next week, and it should, the hard part is over, I'll interview with the section supervisor and the department head as a formality. They technically bless my hiring so it is an important formality. And once March...
by Lillian
Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:08 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: Rockler Trim Router Table
Replies: 3
Views: 11040

Re: Rockler Trim Router Table

Wayde, take Christian's jig, fixture and tool making talents with a huge grain of salt, you know like the ones they give cows. He can turn scraps into a saw the rivals a $1,400 production saw. He made is own version of a Jointmaker Pro. Why? Because he could. That and shipping was a bear to his hill...
by Lillian
Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:00 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Washington Landslide
Replies: 4
Views: 6797

Re: Washington Landslide

kiwigeo wrote: Lillian!!! Youre alive!!

Happy Birthday for the other day :)
Martin, you warm the cockles of my creaky heart. Thank you. Yes very much so. A bit older and worse for the wear, but still here and still kicking.
by Lillian
Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:57 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Washington Landslide
Replies: 4
Views: 6797

Re: Washington Landslide

Thank you Craig for thinking about me. The slide happened in the county I work for, but no where near where we live or my brother and his family live. As of yet, no one I know was directly involved in the slide. For that I am truly grateful, but my heart goes out to those that were and those that ar...
by Lillian
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:32 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: It's all over now
Replies: 30
Views: 28521

Re: It's all over now

[...] I mean I understand where you are coming from, but still... [...] Whatever that means! :?: That I still don't communicate very well. Let me translate. WTF! Really? This sucks. I don't get it. I know I haven't been around much lately, but damn, I mean really. Stop. Marcus always thinks things ...
by Lillian
Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Local TV station dropped in for a visit
Replies: 8
Views: 9377

Re: Local TV station dropped in for a visit

:cl Beautiful guitar you showcased Martin.