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- Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:49 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Woodcarver vs. Lancelot
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16291
Re: Woodcarver vs. Lancelot
I've used the mini Arbortech but seem to have forgotten about it the past year or two. That new one that Peter C. uses looks interesting, maybe less risky?
- Sun Feb 22, 2015 1:58 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: 16 inch Florentine archtop.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 31475
Re: 16 inch Florentine archtop.
I Look forward to watching your progress on this one Rod as I would love to build an archtop too. I like the 16" and Florentine style. I'm thinking of sheoak back and sides for mine.
Lots of photos please.
Lots of photos please.
- Sat Dec 06, 2014 6:44 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Finishing over unknown finish
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6163
Re: Finishing over unknown finish
Alan, poly finish has been around for quite a while now; I've got a 70's Strat which has a poly finish. If in doubt seal with shellac?
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:57 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Stew Mac & Water based finishes
- Replies: 22
- Views: 21513
Re: Stew Mac & Water based finishes
Would it be possible to use an intermediary in the US to post you the Target products? I was only talking about this with someone last week. There's a company called 'Bongo' (and I'm sure there will be others) who will act as your US 'address'. I haven't looked into it myself yet so can't comment on...
- Sun Oct 26, 2014 8:50 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Another one bites the dust
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8725
Re: Another one bites the dust
Yes, so sad about Jack Bruce. He was a great inspiration during my youth and I did get to see and meet him in our mutual hometown, Glasgow.
- Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:39 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Police
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10464
Re: Police
Reminds me of one time I was going poaching with my brother and cousin on the outskirts of Glasgow: We enjoyed some light relief (quite a lot actually) at a local pub while we waited for darkness, and for the game-keeper to "relax". It doesn't get dark till late in Scotland, in summer. Anyway we hea...
- Sat Jun 07, 2014 11:50 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Binding glue
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7748
Re: Binding glue
Don't know where you are Pat, and I hope you have more choice than me. Stewart MacDonald suggest Weld-On 16 which I did use before with good results. However the only place I can find it now in Perth (Mulford Plastics) want a minimum order of about $80 so I tried a few other things and I now use Pac...
- Mon Jun 02, 2014 7:28 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: First build - split in back due to humidity :-(
- Replies: 32
- Views: 28728
- Sun May 25, 2014 6:37 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Just a bit of romance
- Replies: 43
- Views: 40895
- Sun May 25, 2014 2:37 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Acoustic body
- Replies: 56
- Views: 43978
Re: Acoustic body
I build one acoustic per lifetime (so far).
And I like Rocket's build attitude the most.
And I like Rocket's build attitude the most.
- Sun Apr 27, 2014 7:58 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: dying ebony fretboards
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15979
Re: dying ebony fretboards
I saw a report somewhere last year about Bob Taylor buying a Cameroon ebony mill with the intention of using and promoting/supplying all the usable ebony harvested regardless of the colour.
- Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:00 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Ebony Bindings
- Replies: 24
- Views: 25151
Re: Ebony Bindings
If you really want a black wood binding, you could easily stain something, eg,........... anything! Maple bends easily with heat.
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:50 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Build thread for first Gore SS from the plans in the book.
- Replies: 100
- Views: 108663
Re: Build thread for first Gore SS from the plans in the boo
That Tas. Blackwood is magnificent! Looking forward to your progress. Thanks for sharing.
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:44 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Wood drying ovens
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13982
- Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:33 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Guitar builder vises bought straight in from Taiwan.
- Replies: 89
- Views: 81346
Re: Guitar builder vises bought straight in from Taiwan.
I may be up for one too, once I get more details thanks.
- Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:40 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Another dead modem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7048
Re: Another dead modem
The Billion modem range have always been rock solid for me and many others Bob. Have a look at Warcom to see if any ring ur bell. http://www.warcom.com.au/shop/browse/adsl-modem-router/Billion/ Cheers Kim I agree. I changed to Billion after continually struggling with Westnet's BOB2. The Bob2 was c...
- Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:13 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: How come Amercia can freely sell brazilian rosewood
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18223
Re: How come Amercia can freely sell brazilian rosewood
I got some BRW from a yard in Melbourne in '91. Can't remember the name of the supplier since I was staying at a mate's place who happened to be a cabinet-maker and took me round all the good woody places. Anyway, for some reason I stored it in the roof of my home but didn't retrieve it after my mar...
- Sun Sep 01, 2013 11:22 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Build Thread: 000 Koru kahikatea/Heart Rimu.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 34766
Re: Build Thread: 000 Koru kahikatea/Heart Rimu.
Beautiful, elegant work. Many thanks for sharing, it is very inspiring.
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 8:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Scraper Burnisher
- Replies: 22
- Views: 26345
Re: Scraper Burnisher
This is an issue I've struggled with for years. I did buy the Veritas burnisher but never got good results with it. My wife's uncle runs a 10mm dill bit along the scraper. I tried this today but haven't used it yet; waiting for the binding glue to set on a Tele. Hope to give it a go tomorrow.
- Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:00 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: The victim if an angry ex-wife..
- Replies: 38
- Views: 35578
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:38 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Toy
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17669
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 2:58 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Are there any guitar builders close to Palmerston North, NZ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 21093
Re: Are there any guitar builders close to Palmerston North,
Hi Richard. Regarding the dishes I used an orbital sander on 17mm ply. Went a little deeper than I should've and filled it with a thin gyprock base coat mixed with a bit of Bondcrete then carefully sanded again to correct(ish) contour, and sealed with diluted Bondcrete. Just stuff I have lying aroun...
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:41 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Dust Masks
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17276
Re: Dust Masks
I use mono-goggles (Ski goggles) which have a good snug seal around my nose etc, so they don't fog up. And I can wear my glasses under them if needed G'day Ken , I can see why you call yourself "Crafty Fox " You must really make a spectacle of yourself :lol: Luckily I'm not old enough that I need g...
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:28 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Are there any guitar builders close to Palmerston North, NZ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 21093
Re: Are there any guitar builders close to Palmerston North,
Hi Richard, I've recently completed my first acoustic build, and I used the Kinkead book, and I believe that other members of this forum have also been inspired by his book. I'm very happy with the result. I'm too far away to duck round with my OM, though I'm happy to email you any pics. I also went...
- Fri Jun 21, 2013 7:14 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Dust Masks
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17276
Re: Dust Masks
I use mono-goggles (Ski goggles) which have a good snug seal around my nose etc, so they don't fog up. And I can wear my glasses under them if needed