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- Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:42 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Good bye go bar?
- Replies: 25
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Re: Good bye go bar?
Maybe Col, however you would have to assume that the pressure would be even over all glued surfaces and this is invariably not possible. The varying downward movement of the soundboard into the built-in radius of the top, be it symmetric or asymmetric across it surface, and the deflection/flex of th...
- Thu Jul 25, 2013 11:01 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Good bye go bar?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23482
- Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:46 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Good bye go bar?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23482
Re: Good bye go bar?
Not quite sure about the etc etc etc etc. Thats not something I would glue on the sound board. The ability to move the tone bars around is, I would have thought, a decision that occurs well before the gluing phase after careful consideration about the effects of the previous build brace wood positio...
- Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:49 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Good bye go bar?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23482
Re: Good bye go bar?
Having already cut braces to size and the x brace half lap, applying glue and clamping would have been about 10 mins.
regards
Tim
regards
Tim
- Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:53 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Good bye go bar?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23482
Re: Good bye go bar?
Thanks Perry regarding the X Brace area. However in this case the glue joint is fine. I used my 105mm macro and got down into the contact point (~40 mm) between the brace and the sound boated.
- Tue Jul 23, 2013 8:01 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Good bye go bar?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23482
Re: Good bye go bar?
Yes I guess a Go Bar approach is quite simple. The only issues that i have come across are migration of braces during initial gluing and room to accommodate the jig. That being said the best method is the one that suits you which you are most comfortable with.
regards
Tim
regards
Tim
- Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Grafted Walnut Build
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11842
Re: Grafted Walnut Build
Hi Jim,
There are quite a few variations. The posted set stops the figure at the waste.
There are quite a few variations. The posted set stops the figure at the waste.
- Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:25 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Good bye go bar?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23482
Re: Good bye go bar?
Neck joint Type 2 is done in my head but I just need some free time!
- Sun Jul 21, 2013 6:28 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Good bye go bar?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23482
Re: Good bye go bar?
Clamps and braces removed.
Template removed
Underside of template
Glue line cleanup doesn't appear to be much of an issue.
- Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:27 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Grafted Walnut Build
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11842
Grafted Walnut Build
Now that I have cleaned up my workshop I have some space to actually do some lutherie. I received and processed some grafted Walnut from north eastern Victoria over 12 months ago and thought I may as well do a Swiss spruce/Grafted walnut 000 for starters. I have placed the graft at the waste as it ...
- Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:55 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Good bye go bar?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23482
Good bye go bar?
Just some food for thought! Jig assembly not completely refined but sufficient to do a test run. Alignment of braces will require some making on the sound board but maybe indexing point on the jigs be included. Initially used a t-slot cutter approach for the channels but two different straight cutte...
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:35 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Sheoak guitar soundboard?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7755
Re: Sheoak guitar soundboard?
I tell you what Ken, I will build one as well and see if we can determine what Sheoak has to offer as a soundboard material. I think I will shoot for a OOO body. I suspect that flamed sheoak not lace sheoak would be best for the top as it is stiffer. Back and sides in lace she oak. Neck would be a b...
- Sat Dec 15, 2012 1:20 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Aussie woods
- Replies: 28
- Views: 25508
Re: Aussie woods
Hi Geoff,
I think you are looking at a sheoak (lace figure) allocasuarina. From the end you can see the typical dominant medullary rays.
regards
Tim
I think you are looking at a sheoak (lace figure) allocasuarina. From the end you can see the typical dominant medullary rays.
regards
Tim
- Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:04 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Kevin Pederson's Neck Profiling Jig
- Replies: 6
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Kevin Pederson's Neck Profiling Jig
Here is another approach to profiling necks. The presentation is excellent so take a look.
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regards
Tim
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regards
Tim
- Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:06 am
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 & 2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14046
Re: BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 & 2
Good question Kim. Sounds like a bench test is required. I have not had any issues to date so I guess we might be able to initiate a practical comparison between glues. I will keep you posted.
regards
Tim
regards
Tim
- Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:12 pm
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 & 2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14046
Re: BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 & 2
BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 2 (Machining) Bandsaw and Drum Sander Plywood support under the BWB/Blackwood binding is essential to avoid tear out or fracture on the exiting edge of the wooden binding. The plywood should also be up against the blade tip with no clearance. [attachment=5]BWB-Demo-...
- Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:38 pm
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 & 2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 14046
BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 & 2
BWB Plus Blackwood Bindings Part 1 (Set Up and Gluing) In my experience combining BWB with a wood binding can be quite sucessful if you have access to a vacuum pump, work out a logical sequence and work methodically and quickly. You are working against glue drying and wood expanding on one surface ...
- Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:43 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Australian Tonewoods New Web Site
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6479
Australian Tonewoods New Web Site
Australian Tonewoods now has a new web site and the link is http://australiantonewoods.com
Please feel free to have a wander.
There some categories that are currently inactive but I will update those within the week... promise!!
regards
Tim
Please feel free to have a wander.
There some categories that are currently inactive but I will update those within the week... promise!!
regards
Tim
- Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:27 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Wild Wood Gallery - Inspiration
- Replies: 14
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- Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:52 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Virtual Tour of Aladdin's Cave
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13839
Re: Virtual Tour of Aladdin's Cave
Your totally right John! I think the new arrangement is much better but it can be a lot better. So now as I am just about into holiday mode it should be resolved.
regards
Tim
regards
Tim
- Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:38 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Virtual Tour of Aladdin's Cave
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13839
Re: Virtual Tour of Aladdin's Cave
As is my way I stumbled upon this Aladdin's cave and felt like I had been caught with my pants down!!! Hmmmmmm. I would suggest the current arrangement reflects the predominant state of my mind over recent months. I guess I will have to rehabilitate myself and improve the order in my shelved by post...
- Sat Nov 13, 2010 11:55 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Camphor Laurel inquiry
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13153
Re: Camphor Laurel inquiry
Frank
I have seen some at a wood show and believe it shows great potential. Tap tone sounded fine and you can get some good figure although quite a lot does have a bit of discoloration. The boards I saw that looked promising had a golden quilt/flame with a red heart.
regards
Tim
I have seen some at a wood show and believe it shows great potential. Tap tone sounded fine and you can get some good figure although quite a lot does have a bit of discoloration. The boards I saw that looked promising had a golden quilt/flame with a red heart.
regards
Tim
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:47 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: A cyclone dust extractor when you don't have the money!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20911
Re: A cyclone dust extractor when you don't have the money!
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- Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:46 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: A cyclone dust extractor when you don't have the money!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20911
Re: A cyclone dust extractor when you don't have the money!
Hi Rob, I take it you are referring to #5 improved vacuum efficiency. In the conventional setup the pleated filter worked very well but because I was mainly using it for sanding the pleated filter clogged very quickly. The Cyclone setup that exists now seems to take away alot of the fine dust before...
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:44 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: A cyclone dust extractor when you don't have the money!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20911
Re: A cyclone dust extractor when you don't have the money!
Hi Lillian, I think the results are very good and will remove all the hassle of frequently cleaning the pleated filter. Up to this point in time the filter has been the only method for removing dust. Whilst the filter does an excellent job of removing the dust it lost significant suction as the filt...