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by mqbernardo
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:46 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Dust Control
Replies: 50
Views: 45453

Re: Dust Control

BTW, do you guys have access to good cyclone and dust extraction systems down under? in the states the stuff is (apparantly) standard mainstream but here in Europe it´s been a real problem to get myself a cyclone separator - i think i´ll have to build one myself.
by mqbernardo
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:49 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Dust Control
Replies: 50
Views: 45453

Re: Dust Control

If you´re the hard headed type, you could give this PhD thesis a try:

THEORETICAL STUDY OF CYCLONE DESIGN. i couldn´t read most of it, but it apparently puts some of Mr. Pentz data into perspective.
by mqbernardo
Tue May 08, 2012 12:46 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The Improved Rosette Cutter
Replies: 150
Views: 151997

Re: The Improved Rosette Cutter

very nice! i´d take one too (if it will become available).
by mqbernardo
Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:40 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: another introduction (and bonus tonewood question)
Replies: 36
Views: 36319

Re: another introduction (and bonus tonewood question)

MBP wrote:In the luthier world bunya is hardly exotic.
well, it is very exotic where i come from, heck, even cedar is rarely used here! ... :)
by mqbernardo
Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:07 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: another introduction (and bonus tonewood question)
Replies: 36
Views: 36319

Re: another introduction (and bonus tonewood question)

well, thanks for the replies| i thought that this thread had bitten the dust already... i think i´ll keep going with spruce for now, better to save the more exotic stuff for later.

cheers,
miguel.
by mqbernardo
Sat Aug 13, 2011 7:56 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New to the forum and lutherie, a few questions
Replies: 11
Views: 8639

Re: New to the forum and lutherie, a few questions

1. How much importance do you as a luthier place on the planning stage of making an instrument? 2. Do you ever go back and change your idea midway through the building process? 3. Does it matter significantly if you use a wood grade that is a bit lower than 'AAA' or similar? 4. Advantages of using ...
by mqbernardo
Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:16 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: another introduction (and bonus tonewood question)
Replies: 36
Views: 36319

another introduction (and bonus tonewood question)

Hi all! My name is Miguel and I am rather new to this forum (one previous post). I come from the other side of the planet (Portugal - how did i end up here?), and i am - for some time now - building my 1st instrument: a romanillos classical copy. This seems like a relaxed and laid back place, i hope...
by mqbernardo
Fri Aug 05, 2011 5:22 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How to determine runout in spruce top billets
Replies: 31
Views: 35127

Re: How to determine runout in spruce top billets

thanks for the welcoming, Markus. This place seems a friendly one.
I didn´t notice the pencil lines, that makes it clearer.

again, thanks for such an informative thread.

cheers,
miguel.
by mqbernardo
Fri Aug 05, 2011 2:16 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How to determine runout in spruce top billets
Replies: 31
Views: 35127

Re: How to determine runout in spruce top billets

Hi all! New to this forum, but i feel like i already know some of the regulars from "other" forums. I´m really enjoying the tutorial section here, thanks all for the work. Now, regarding this topic, Markus would you be so kind as to let me know how you calculate the runnout ratios? thanks a lot for ...