I thought I would pop over and check postal rates and found this a notice that USPS is temporarily suspending service to numerous countries. You lot are on the list. The book will have to go via FEDEX or DHL.
https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service ... elcome.htm
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- Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:02 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Left Brain Lutherie Book
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4895
- Sun Sep 26, 2021 11:11 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bending Torrified Maple
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4903
Re: Bending Torrified Maple
Hi Andrew, I wonder if a wood softener might help get it done. Here in the States, I can get Supersoft from a marquetry supply house. I don't know if you have something similar there. Might be worth a look around. https://www.veneersupplies.com/products/Super-Soft-2-Veneer-Softener-Conditioner.html
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 1:36 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Donations drive to help cover forum running costs
- Replies: 28
- Views: 109778
Re: Donations drive to help cover forum running costs
Hey Brad, welcome to the forum.
Your post is the first one on page two.
Your post is the first one on page two.
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:57 am
- Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
- Topic: Interesting hand saws
- Replies: 6
- Views: 22621
Re: Interesting hand saws
That's a great idea. I'm going to give this a go when I get the shop back together.lamanoditrento wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:32 amI saw someone mention somewhere they cover their japsaw handles with a pool noodle to help with their arthritis
Thanks for sharing.
- Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:53 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Rejigged Workshop
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9623
Re: Rejigged Workshop
I remember your lute. I was totally blown away by the rosette. I saw it sitting on the bench, but thought you were done with it.
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:00 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Rejigged Workshop
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9623
Re: Rejigged Workshop
Congrats on finishing the house and putting your shop back together. That is a serious stash of wood. That should keep you busy for quite a while. Thanks for the shot of your library. I saw a few books I might go looking for.
What's your first new build going to be?
What's your first new build going to be?
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:49 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Donations drive to help cover forum running costs
- Replies: 28
- Views: 109778
Re: Donations drive to help cover forum running costs
Good Morning Martin.
It's been a few years since your last post in this thread. Thought I'd pop in and ask how are things going? Is it time to toss a few coins in the coffers?
It's been a few years since your last post in this thread. Thought I'd pop in and ask how are things going? Is it time to toss a few coins in the coffers?
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 10:34 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Tassie member(Don't hold that against me!!)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6574521
Re: New Tassie member(Don't hold that against me!!)
Happy New Year Lillian, and it is great to think that your new workshop is going to be built soon. Can you show us some pictures as it goes up, or when it is done? I would love to see a “Lillian’s shed” thread on the forum. Happy New Year Mark. Happy New Years to everyone. I think I can make that h...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 5:14 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Tassie member(Don't hold that against me!!)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6574521
Re: New Tassie member(Don't hold that against me!!)
Lillian’s suggestion to look up a Men’s Shed is a good one (sorry Lillian - that is the name that they go by in Australia. They do not exclude women, but the name makes a very gendered assumption about who would want to use them). It could give you good access to bigger tools like a thickness sande...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 5:38 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Tassie member(Don't hold that against me!!)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6574521
Re: New Tassie member(Don't hold that against me!!)
Zandit, I grew up in the South (Virginia) and I would have sworn that you were from Tennessee or Kentucky. That was a great video. I loved the song. Thanks for sharing. Good luck figuring out where you are going to build your next one. I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing your next creation.
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 2:01 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: New Tassie member(Don't hold that against me!!)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6574521
Re: New Tassie member(Don't hold that against me!!)
You did a fantastic job, it sounds wonderful. And if I didn't know better I'd swear that the singer hailed from my neck of the woods. I have to echo Martin and Mark. You really can do your second one by yourself. And if you really have been bitten, you'll be miserable until you start building. You d...
- Fri Dec 25, 2020 6:54 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Seasons Greetings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8043
Re: Seasons Greetings
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, however you roll, I hope you have a great day and that the New Year is leagues better than 2020.
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 3:19 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Movement at The Station
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8710
Re: Movement at The Station
You must be happy as all get out to be getting back in the shop. I'm looking forward to seeing your new builds.
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 3:16 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: More mandolin thoughts - the end result
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13404
Re: More mandolin thoughts - the end result
Peter, that is just gorgeous and it sounds wonderful. It sounds like a dream.
Well done sir.
Well done sir.
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 3:10 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Great sharpening set up
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8847
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 11:22 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Moving Equipment
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6465
Re: Moving Equipment
Good call Dave. I'll separate the motor tomorrow and secure it to the base. I decided not to trust the movers with certain things, the drum sander being one of them. All the tone wood. The lumber stash. Yeah, I'll be renting a small cargo truck and filling it up with the delicate stuff. Not that I r...
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:17 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Moving Equipment
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6465
Re: Moving Equipment
Thanks, I'll try to box it up, wrap it up so that the moving gorillas don't break it. Well looking at the quote, I'd say we're paying by the meter and the oz. :shock: It's cheaper for me to sell off the drill press and lathe than it is to move it. I'll save money buying new when I get down there. I'...
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 1:53 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Moving Equipment
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6465
Moving Equipment
Good morning all. Moving day is almost upon us. Since we moving about 26500 km, I'm letting the burly blokes with the big truck do this for me. So I was wonder if I should prep the sander some how for the move. I was thinking of putting a piece of the white kinda squishy foam between the table and t...
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:34 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Building a Selmer Maccaferri guitar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10232
Re: Building a Selmer Maccaferri guitar
Sweet!Mike Thomas wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 9:03 amMark, I have a spare copy of the book, still in its shrink wrapping. I accidently bought two of them. I am happy to sell it. Perhaps you could send me a personal message, and we can sort out the details. Mike.
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 8:05 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Shed Building
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9340
Re: Shed Building
Love the greenhouse! Great idea. Couldn't help noticing the retaining wall in the new one is leaning in...not enough support there! Would love to see some pictures of that when you get going. I thought it was a great idea especially since it can heat and cool. And we will definitely need the coolin...
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:57 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Building a Selmer Maccaferri guitar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10232
Re: Building a Selmer Maccaferri guitar
Check with your library and see if they can arrange an international loan. Lincoln College in the UK has a copy. The call number is 787.87 COL.
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:49 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Shed Building
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9340
Re: Shed Building
When camping in the hot Queensland sun a few years ago, I erected a tarpaulin over my tent with about a one foot air gap between the tarp and the tent roof. The temperature with the tarp had dropped around 20 degrees at mid day when compared to the day before with no shade from the tarp. So contain...
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:53 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Shed Building
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9340
Re: Shed Building
Richard, the plan, such as it is, is to put doors on the side or cut out sections of the sides on the concrete pad area. Most likely I'll go with doors. This will give a big room in the center that can be used for gatherings, and I can lock the doors to keep the noisy ones out of the shops. From wha...
- Sun Aug 23, 2020 4:28 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Shed Building
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9340
Shed Building
So we have signed the paperwork for our current house and have signed a contract for our future home. We'll be down-sizing a bit, so nothing can go in the house long term. I'm mulling over my options for building a shop/shed. One of my options is to use shipping containers, possible two 40 footers p...
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:57 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Moving to the Desert
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10024
Re: Moving to the Desert
Thanks Craig. It's going to be a massive change. But you do what you have to do for family.