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- Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:53 pm
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: twin side bender
- Replies: 1
- Views: 15959
twin side bender
Don't know if I've posted about this, but a while ago I realised I could bend a side in not much more time than I could put one in a machine, so I thought it a good idea to make a bender that could handle a pair of sides at once. I based the design on the Mike Doolin machine where the slats are unde...
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 4:53 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Guitar Cases
- Replies: 35
- Views: 81703
Re: Guitar Cases
There really isn't any money in making cases which is why no one wants to do it. For a while I couldn't source cases for my Big Celtic mandolins, so had to buy heavy duty rifle cases. The inside foam was laser cut and my wife would cut and stitch fabric to cover the foam. They were pretty expensive....
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 5:58 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Slotting boards
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15308
Re: Slotting boards
I swapped the washer for two smaller ones, but the idea is the same.
Here it is working:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CyziHrUSGvK/
Here it is working:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CyziHrUSGvK/
- Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:45 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Slotting boards
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15308
Re: Slotting boards
Hi, that's a nifty-looking setup, how is fret spacing arrived at? I suppose you could make kerfing on that too. Taff Same as most other slotting set ups. With a template and a pin. You could make kerfing but there are better ways. You'd need a wider blade than 0.6mm too. I like jigs that are more a...
- Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:02 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Slotting boards
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15308
Slotting boards
I've not slotted a board for years. Ebony dust was really doing me in so about 10 years ago I shipped all by fretboards to a lad who slotted them and radiused the lot on his cnc for a very reasonable price. But I'm starting to get to the end of that batch. I've also been using LMI for their slotting...
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:36 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Warning - Border Control have shifted the goal posts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 21545
Re: Warning - Border Control have shifted the goal posts
Weird, i send overseas through pack and send (who then use DHL in most cases). Never had to jump through any hoops. Last instrument was valued and insured at $9750 aud. I used to self insure, but swapped to trusting PnS' insurance. I didn't know PackSend insured up to that sort of amount, I'll take...
- Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:26 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: semi hemispherical fretting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 25414
Re: semi hemispherical fretting
No idea. I thought Harry Fleishman came up with it. Least he told me he did.
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:35 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: semi hemispherical fretting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 25414
semi hemispherical fretting
Posted a video a couple of days ago talking about the ins and outs of semi hemispherical fretting.
youtu.be/fSLqg1elLF0
There are timestamps in the description so you can find the bits you need.
youtu.be/fSLqg1elLF0
There are timestamps in the description so you can find the bits you need.
- Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:52 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Marketing and money
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3348
Marketing and money
Lads, Robbie O'Brien and I had a chat the other day about my new ebook. The Video is up on YouTube:
youtu.be/TQ8wVMHIgxk
youtu.be/TQ8wVMHIgxk
- Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:12 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Heelless neck joint
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10627
Re: Heelless neck joint
My archtops have an unusual "long neck" design but there is no reason why you couldn't make this a normal length neck and attach it as I do - with 4 bolts and inserts. A round neck into a round mortise. https://www.nkforsterguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Charlie-maple-back.jpeg https://www.n...
- Sat Nov 26, 2022 12:32 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: John Miner's quick neck reset
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8352
Re: John Miner's quick neck reset
Wouldn't adjustment of the bolt on heel cheeks also necessitate adjustment of the bolt down tenon to avoid a hump where neck meets body? For the record I'm not fully convinced from just watching the video....not convinced enough to try it myself. Seems to be quite a few people who have tried his me...
- Thu Nov 24, 2022 8:16 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: John Miner's quick neck reset
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8352
Re: John Miner's quick neck reset
Seems to be quite a few people who have tried his method and had success. Not sure how you'd go with a well braced upper bout or a Gore style instrument with a substantial neck block and bolt down mortise. If it was a Gore style bolt on neck, you would take the neck off, adjust the heel cheeks and ...
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 7:24 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Soundboard joining
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6721
Re: Soundboard joining
I think what Peter is worried about is how to get clamping pressure pushing in from the edges - to get the centre join together. If the outside edges are straight you can use some sort of straight edge to push against, but maybe he is wondering how to do that if the outer edges are already cut with...
- Wed Aug 24, 2022 1:03 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Ziricote splitting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9196
Re: Ziricote splitting
Ziricote splits. It's known in the trade as "Mexican crack wood." The best plan is not to use it. It cracks. If you do use it, you can do as I do and only use it in veneer form. I then cross laminate it for stability. But as a beginner, this might not be the best way. It just complicates things. htt...
- Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:56 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Laser boffin required
- Replies: 0
- Views: 28449
Laser boffin required
Well, I am in a bit of a pickle. I bought a laser cutter from China, and it arrived the other day. Naturally, the instruction CD doesn't work, and the booklet that came seems to be for a similar but different machine. The company who sold me it are not as quick to respond as they were prior to getti...
- Sat Aug 06, 2022 2:04 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: A couple of guitars with Aussie woods
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13893
Re: A couple of guitars with Aussie woods
Still sounds like my guitars.WJ Guitars wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 10:40 pmExcellent looking Guitar with the Aussie timber. What are your comments regarding how it sounds.
Wayne
- Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:26 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: A couple of guitars with Aussie woods
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13893
Re: A couple of guitars with Aussie woods
No idea how deep it is. Nothing unusual, it has to fit in a case after all.
- Thu Aug 04, 2022 8:17 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: A couple of guitars with Aussie woods
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13893
A couple of guitars with Aussie woods
Well, I've been here four years now, so you'd expect me to be starting to use a few Aussie woods. and I am. For my cheaper work I'm gradually phasing African mahogany out and Queensland maple in. For my fancier work, I'm currently building with some lovely Victorian blackwood, and pictured below is ...
- Fri May 06, 2022 4:27 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bending Irons
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9303
Re: Bending Irons
I think the most innovative cutaway bending set up I've seen is this one:
https://youtu.be/HQMgt_kkMA0
https://youtu.be/HQMgt_kkMA0
- Fri May 06, 2022 4:24 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bending Irons
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9303
Re: Bending Irons
The answer to bending difficult woods or tight bends is fabric softener.
- Mon May 02, 2022 1:12 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bending Irons
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9303
Re: Bending Irons
The best iron on the market (by far) is this one from the UK https://luthiers-bench.com/products/bending-iron?variant=39642213575 Much more reliable, safe and stable than any other. I've had mine for nearly 20 years without an issue. Personally, I think the Ibex iron is poor. the shape is unpractica...
- Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:02 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: bridge marking
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7236
Re: bridge marking
Yep, you've worked it all out. I think it's much better not to talk in these videos, people learn much more if they're not being spoon fed. They have to watch. Yes, all my bridges are identical so I know where the saddle is in relation to the bridge front edge. That is the position I mark on the top...
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 11:48 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: bridge marking
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7236
Re: bridge marking
- Mon Apr 25, 2022 2:26 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: bridge marking
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7236
bridge marking
Just posted a video on Instagram showing how I go about marking off the bridge.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CcwEuuRDgFP/
The plastic jig is from Luthier Supplies in Denver, Co. USA.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CcwEuuRDgFP/
The plastic jig is from Luthier Supplies in Denver, Co. USA.
- Sat Apr 02, 2022 8:11 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Spindle switch
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15513