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- Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:53 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Show us your sled
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17829
- Wed Jan 11, 2017 4:51 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Resawing in Sydney?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6572
- Wed Jan 11, 2017 4:49 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: The Questions We Never Ask
- Replies: 17
- Views: 19547
Re: The Questions We Never Ask
I tried to get my business there last year Perry but had to move some people on when the numbers magically fell. It's a great way to get unpopular.
As for the zoot it's going to the local Men's Shed
As for the zoot it's going to the local Men's Shed
- Tue Jan 10, 2017 5:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Resawing in Sydney?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6572
Resawing in Sydney?
Seems like I'm back to instrument making. A recent splurge in tassie has me in possession of some boards that I want ripped down to 4 and 12mm. Blackwood and myrtle.
Does anyone offer this as a service? I'm not after freebies just a quality job.
Does anyone offer this as a service? I'm not after freebies just a quality job.
- Sat Dec 24, 2016 1:35 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Show us your sled
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17829
- Sat Dec 24, 2016 1:28 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Not dead - Just Busy
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17635
Re: Not dead - Just Busy
Funnily enough I've just started a build as well. Funnily enough I've had the same distraction to deal with.
- Tue Nov 25, 2014 5:35 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Tru-oil finish; Tackiness and possible solutions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11990
Re: Tru-oil finish; Tackiness and possible solutions
Modern polys are not that well suited to Danish Oil type mixes of this type. They don't polymerise properly due to interactions with the BLO. This has been extensively discussed on the UBeaut forum. I learnt the hard was as well.
- Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:50 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Heads up for Melbourne members
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7809
Heads up for Melbourne members
Just posted on the UBeaut forum http://www.lockwoodcompany.com.au/S2734.htm. Some poor bugger going out of business and someone will pick up some fine timber.
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 5:57 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Spotted Gum
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12886
- Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:18 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Spotted Gum
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12886
- Sun Jun 01, 2014 2:58 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: 6 String Tenor Ukulele
- Replies: 20
- Views: 19505
Re: 6 String Tenor Ukulele
What does the Ancient Spruce add to the sound Alan?
Shit hot instrument!
Shit hot instrument!
- Sat May 31, 2014 1:06 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Spotted Gum
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12886
Spotted Gum
I've managed to score some very attractive Spotted Gum. The pieces are not wide enough for backs but sides an certainly necks are a possibility. I know it's used for tool handles so stability shouldn't be an issue.
Does anyone have any experience with this timber?
Does anyone have any experience with this timber?
- Wed May 28, 2014 10:56 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Mandocello plan/advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9690
Re: Mandocello plan/advice
It is not uncommon for guitars to be converted to Mandocellos by drilling a couple of extra tuner holes and replacing the saddle and nut. There are a few on the Mandolin Cafe along with some people who do it regularly. If you go with a archtop type tailpiece it gets even easier. Graham MacDonald wil...
- Thu May 22, 2014 11:21 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Acoustic body
- Replies: 56
- Views: 44016
Re: Acoustic body
Or buy pre shaped necks, front and back plates, slotted fingerboards etc. For me part of the fun is taking my time and working things out. I already own a manufacturing business, one is enough thx.
- Thu May 22, 2014 11:14 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Is this destined to fail?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9362
Re: Is this destined to fail?
I dont think you will need extra binding. The sides should route just fine.
One of the violin books recommends using several layers of veneer and laminating them around the mold. An outside mold that is. Also an option.
One of the violin books recommends using several layers of veneer and laminating them around the mold. An outside mold that is. Also an option.
- Thu May 22, 2014 11:10 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Ebay Hacked - Change your password
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6834
Re: Ebay Hacked - Change your password
I hope they have a system where they get rid of inactive accounts. Ive tried a dozen times to use it but it never actually works.
- Mon May 12, 2014 8:37 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Frick what now???!!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 19830
- Mon May 05, 2014 1:36 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Desert, Gold fields and other timber
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13509
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:03 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Luthier's Forum - LuthierforumAustraliaNewZealand.com
- Replies: 61
- Views: 51545
Re: New Luthier's Forum - LuthierforumAustraliaNewZealand.co
I look forward to seeing the caramel toffee swirl set from log11/37/y:bdars, pure antique manchurian goodness.
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 6:59 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Monkey pod lot on the UBeaut forum
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4724
Monkey pod lot on the UBeaut forum
Out of my range but looks to be good value. In the Markrtplace section.
- Thu Feb 27, 2014 11:58 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Good bye Paco de Lucía
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6998
- Tue Feb 25, 2014 12:04 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: It's been even longer!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 26096
- Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:21 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Wood Rasp
- Replies: 15
- Views: 18450
- Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:12 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: new fretwire
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7643
- Tue Jan 21, 2014 7:44 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Inside mold - Ukelele
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4306
Re: Inside mold - Ukelele
OK I cant edit a day later, oh well,
[youtube]www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxapCiRm278#t=75[/youtube]
fuck it, just you tube Ford, The Making of a Ukulele
[youtube]www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxapCiRm278#t=75[/youtube]
fuck it, just you tube Ford, The Making of a Ukulele