Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Hi Guys, Just an update. I received my wood order today. Below is a pic (badly taken with my phone). There are 250mm splits in the sides from the end. I have contacted the seller so hopefully I will get replacements. It also got a bit wet and there is a water stain on the neck blank. This should com...

Late to the party but this might be worth a look? http://guitarwoods.com.au/catalog/produ ... cts_id=379

Thanks a lot guys. I have a couple in my evilbay watch list .

I am looking to order my wood this week, very excited.

http://www.macwood.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_194&products_id=636 Those should be fine Jeremy, but for my money I would do as you have done with the No6...Swapmeets and ebay are the places to look and you will get good bang for your buck on ebay UK or USA at the moment. The m...

Yep that link covers it quite well. One thing I will add is that a single edge tool can only ever be as sharp as the back is flat. Before you think about working the bevel, you need to get the back flat and polished. I take my bench chisels right up the grits until they are like a mirror. Back.jpg ...

Thanks everyone this method looks great.

For any other newbies out there reading this I found this link that seems to explain it well. http://www.woodshopdemos.com/sss-2.htm

Kim wrote:Absolutely. Use the same sheet glass, abrasive and lube for 'excellent' results. Google 'scary sharp'

Cheers

Kim

Excellent. Thanks again Kim.

Puff wrote:Jeremy in Gold Coast lingo already sounds different to the Victorian accent Probably dress different too. Should be able to tell them apart
BTW is Bbk anything to do with barbies? On which note it is lunchtime

Nah its just random . mmm sausage.

The No6 is a perfect pickup Jeremy. Buy some wet and dry 180 grit thru 600, a few spray cans of degreaser from super cheap autos (they have a 6 cans for $8 special running at the moment and it is perfect as a honing lube) find yourself a good size bit of 10mm glass (6mm will do but 10mm is the go b...

I'll also second that you give Tim Spittle at Australian Tonewoods a call or email about wood for your first. He's one of the local "Drug" dealers that likes to feed our habit. :lol: If Tim doesn't have it it's because he did have it.......but now I've got it :mrgreen: Re the plane.....how does the...

Haha woops. It is early sunday

Hi Guys, Just thought I would post an update. I am starting gather some tools and I am almost ready to order the timber. Man there is a lot to think about. I am looking at getting these plans printed to work from http://ultimate-guitar-building.com/000-28VS-concert-guitar-plans/ . It looks like they...

Thanks Ron.

Geez 15 guitars, how to you still find time to play while building all these instruments!

Thanks guys, you really are passionate. Great tip about the library too, just had a look and they have quite a few. Once I start getting closer to starting and get some materials I will post some pickies and keep you up to date. BTW are they any regulars to this forum around the Gold Coast/Brisbane ...

Hi Puff and Kim, Thanks for the welcomes. Puff I will look for the thread you mention, sounds just the ticket. I know this is going to be a long journey but I cant even imagine what it is like to string up your own guitar for the first time. What percentage of people that build a guitar build more t...

Hi BBK (do you have a first name? we like to be a friendly bunch around here, just add it as a signature maybe?) & welcome to the forum. The search function at the top of each page is always a useful place to start as well as asking questions. Remember there are no dumb questions, only dumb answers...

Hi guys, Been browsing a while and though I would join. I am from the gold coast and loving the idea of building a guitar (or more) from scratch. I am preparing for my first build and would love some advice. I have been researching like crazy and I have ordered Cumpiano's book and gathering some too...