Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Perfect, Taff!

Well, here's another sampling of my "cheapness". I know that one can get a vise from Stew-Mac with angles arms to aid in making nuts and saddles, but I figure it's pretty easy to make one. Also, I've seen something similar years ago on the OLF that Bruce Dickey showed. That section of the forum is g...

So......... what's the chance I can get in on the pricing Allen? I could use some but of course am on this side of the pond. How did it work last time? Where there any North American's in on the group buy?

I use to install my center grafts on the back prior to installing the braces, but I never was able to get the braces installed without even a slight gap between the brace and the graft. So I changed my method. I know Lance Kragenbrink does (or did, maybe still does) it this way and that's where I go...

Craig wrote:On ya Martin . You'll soon see how handy the 'Shoulder Holder ' is .

So, would this be the official guitar bra than Craig?

Outstanding, Steve.

Da Grippa! LOL

or how bout "The Head Lock"?

Steal away my friend, that's the idea. Oh you'll have to send me $25 for the.....oh, never mind

Well, I've had this really poorly made (by me) neck rest which I was using for the past 5 years and it was time for an update. Here's the old neck rest, bad eh? http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/findmeinariver/guitar%20construction/Faulkesguitar023.jpg Ya, ugly too. It worked ok, but certainly...

I agree with you Bob. I use the Sanding sealer for anything that gets CA glued. I also use it to seal the body before spraying lacquer. I have also used it on one guitar to french polish (but I suck at french polish) and it worked out OK. Personally, I like the stuff and it's even easier than mixing...

Wax in a seal coat will not help the next coats adhear to it. Also, wax isn't going to be good in you binding channel, as glues do not like to stick to wax. Wax bad! As Martin already said, just mix up fresh from flakes. It's really very easy and you only have to wait overnight before you can use it.

http://www.anzlf.com/phpBB2/userpix/2_BEyeShellac_Clear_1.jpg This stuff is great. Bob, you don't really use the Traditional finish and sealer do you? That isn't the wax free stuff. You want to get the Zinsser's universal sanding sealer as it's 100% wax free http://www.zinsser.com/images/SealCoat_g...

No way, they got near as much roo lard down there than a guy could ever dream of. Actually, I think they make their Krispy Kreme dognuts with roo oil don't they?

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, lard. Man's way of sayin' "You just ain't fat enought you sorry assed bastard" LOL!

Thanks Hesh! Nothing like a nice tub o lard!

Well, if you're being serious (which I don't think you are), than the answers are

C

False

C

Wouldn't you know it. I usually just answer 'C' for multiple choice questions

Dang-it, question # 2 isn't multiple choice, I'm screwed

That is nice clean work there Rick. That's a very cool idea adding a strip under your liners to really stiffen up the joint between the top and the rim. Now here's a question for you Rick (and Dave White who also uses the flying buttress). Is there any reason why one couldn't use wood to do the same...

Right on Lillian. That's looking great.

I agree, I don't think you'll be displeased at all with the sound. It doesn't look overbraced to me. The bridge plate does look a little bit big though. You could take 1/4" off the top and bottom edge of it I think and you'd be just fine.

Way to go!

Guys, don't be fooled 8) Jeff Young is a spectacular guitar maker (as you can see). He's also very modest too boot :D The master of monkey pod. Yup, that's him. And that there monkey pod is outstanding! Jeff, your guitars are simply amazing. I love it when they just show up like this. Cheers

Well, another option would be to see if one of the US folks here would be willing to buy a gal of it and ship it to you in Auz. That's the only other option I can see.

I'd also go to the Target Coatings forum and PM Jeff Weiss about your query.

Jim, I've heard to many stories about the USL not holding up on necks and also the speculation that the EM6000 is to be a bit better. So, I chose to go with the new product which is suppose to be better. oh, and then there's the aligning of the stars, they were just right, and I saw the face of the ...

Cool, I sure hope it's beneficial for you. Please let us know the final cost, whether you choose to purchase or not.

Hi Pete, Well, I'm one of those guys on both the forums you mention, who is using (or at least giving it a try) the EM6000. I too looked at buying direct from Target but the shipping cost to me in Canada was also quoted at $103 which was from UPS. I got it through a local distributor. So far it's gr...

any scrap hardwood rip to 1/4" x 3/4" and you're good.

Depending on the wood, adding some chips and shavings to the BBQ adds a bit of nice flavor to what ever you're cooking. I would avoid anything too oily but cherry or maple is very nice. Put it in a tin can (to contain the remains), drill some holes in the sides for the smoke to escape, you're good t...

Thanks Alan, Upon review, I'm sure it's all of the above :lol: NO, not really. I am spraying 2# shellac which I'm sure is less viscous than I remember (it's been a few years since I used my spray equipment). So, I'm sure that I didn't have the pressure at the gun right (I do have a regulator at the ...