Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

I had to watch it again! Thanks, Marcus. I was so gobsmacked by the hand fret slotting (I don't know what else to call it - like a hand-cut dovetail) that it completely obliterated seeing the marking template being used. The first fretboard I slotted was laid-out using the older wooden slotted stick...

Happy belated birthday, Martin!

Your sis is getting a gorgeous uke!

Dennis

Did I really see what I think I saw? Hand/eyeball fret slot cutting. Wow!

Dennis

The ANZLF is the home of the one group of people on the planet that can ALWAYS make me literally laugh out loud.



I had a feeling this little piggie would cause a grin or two.

Dennis

Now what?

Dennis

Nick? Who is Nick? Isn't he the fella that offers to make a custom guitar for $300. Well, I'll take one of these here vibraphones - let's see... would $200 be a fair price? Nick! I'm blown away! Of course, I've heard 'em, but it is not an instrument that I have ever examined up close - so I don't kn...

My message to some of the finest people on this planet: Hope this holiday season (solstice or Christmas or Chanukah or Festivus...) has you and your loved ones close together, happy and healthy. It has been a year of struggle, and we made it through. Here comes another one, and you know what... we'r...

Hi Martin, well, it will take a few beers or coffees to say how the hell I am, but so far, still alive and well and pushing forward.

My very best to you and your family for a great Christmas!

Dennis

Here are some attempts to visualize a non-ebony binding that will look great against Tiger Myrtle, without competing: Deep blood-orange: Chakte Viga http://www.globalwoodsource.com/chakte_viga_lumber White: Holly Dark brown: (unfigured, dark) Snakewood Gidgee Chechen http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i1ehG2...

To Nick and everyone in and around Christchurch:
Very glad to hear that the buildings that came down were slated for demolition and that no one was in or near them. You're in my thoughts.

To Mother Earth:
OK, that's more than enough, thanks. Move along now.

Dennis

That has to be the funniest thing I have seen in a long time!

Thanks, Kim!

Dennis

Is anyone selling this soybean-based epoxy in Oz or NZ yet? EcoPoxy : http://www.ecopoxysystems.com/index.html Almost no smell at all. If it is as safe as they say, Kim could use it instead of Vegemite on sandwiches. I had kinda-sorta reviewed it before (the regular, amber-ish colored stuff), and it...

(I cannot find the original thread to tie this to. I thought the original thread was titled something like "Music + H2O = MusicH2O") Update from the fine folks at My Charity:Water on our project called MusicH2O : Here's a link: http://www.charitywater.org/mailings/2011_october_D2P_V4_campaigners/?ut...

kiwigeo wrote:Interesting developments shortly after I left the job.....rig company declared their rig "not fit for service" and the well has been suspended and everyone is packing up and going home.

I'm glad you're off that rig, Martin. Looking forward to a lute solo. :~)

Dennis

Well Lyudmila hasn't replied to my last email...I'm devastated. :( After looking at my picture, you're still pining away for Lyudmila? Forget Lyudmila, she doesn't know you like I do. She doesn't love you like I do. I'm still here for you, Martin! Dennis I think you and Lyudmila would be a perfect ...

kiwigeo wrote:Well Lyudmila hasn't replied to my last email...I'm devastated.

After looking at my picture, you're still pining away for Lyudmila?

Forget Lyudmila, she doesn't know you like I do. She doesn't love you like I do.

I'm still here for you, Martin!

Dennis

Hello Martin! I am very glad that you have answered my letter. As you know, my name is Dennis, but you can name me Dennis. My family and my friends name me "Get_The_F@#$_Out_Of_Here_Dennis!", but I am pretty sure they really like me and are just teasing. Please tell about yourself, it will be very i...

Well, ANZLFers, we missed day one (Friday) of Kim's birthday weekend. He spent the day putting a new tip on his cane, polishing his dentures, and trying to remember how old he is now. (Hint: if you cut him in half and count the rings, you'll pass the half-century mark and still find a few more rings...

But yet, there are thirsty people out there that would somehow make it all OK. $200 to the charity from me regardless.......better having needy people drinking clean water than me drinking piss. if any of you others feel like putting in a few dollars then please feel free. Way to go Lillian! You se...

Sorry I played you for a chump, Al. How low-class of me to goad you toward a bad bet. But yet, there are thirsty people out there that would somehow make it all OK.

Enjoy your brunch!

Dennis
p.s. Ah yes, Lil is a lovely lass.

Do it Al! Take the bet! Call his bluff! Don't let him beat you - you've got a full house: kings and queens, and Martin's high card is a jack.

Here's your chance!

:~)

Dennis

A great idea, and a great cause. Thanks for bringing it to our attention, Martin. Wonderful to hear that they are overwhelmed making the socks in a local factory. The banter between Kim and Martin literally had me laughing out loud. Kim, excellent idea! I understand your desire for just a single soc...

I can't tell you how much fun it is to watch and listen to these videos.

Thanks so much to John for the videography and for posting these priceless videos, and to the fine strumming, picking, and crooning of Bob and Kim and the unnamed backing vocalists. Excellent!

Dennis

Heard the number dead (145) and the number missing that are presumed dead (200) and that was really some sad and sobering news.

My heart goes out to all of you in New Zealand.

Dennis

...Found the old man this morning. He actually rang my sister. Hes at a nursing home somewhere in Merivale. He doesnt realise how serious things are...doesnt believe in watching TV. His partner is about to piss off back to Australia and isnt answering my calls and dads original nursing home is a wr...