Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Yes Chris, a very interesting project. Are you modelling it on a particular cello, e.g. one of those documented in The Strad like the Domenico Montagnana, 1740?

Hobby shops are a common source of steel wire and rod. K&S brand piano wire in 36" lengths comes in various diameters, including 3/16". It is a hard steel wire which would probably work well for a trust rod, although you might have to anneal the end for threading.

https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/pyt ... m_campaign

This will come as a relief to quite a few of us. Especially if it applies to singing as well.

LMI is closing down.
https://www.lmii.com/

Rick Turner Bracing.jpg When Rick Turner was living in Tasmania, I asked him why he had carbon fibre only on the top of his braces, on tops and backs. He said that he felt it wasn't necessary to have it on the bottom of braces, because the top itself (or the back) was already doing the job that car...

If you are a Stewmax member, the actual price (today) is AU$260. This is not hugely different from Trevor's listed price of AU$220, but, as you pointed out, Trevor has no stock at the moment. The converted price from $US is of course not only a function of Stewmac pricing, but also a function of the...

Stewmac seems to have a few copies left. It looks like you have to be a Stewmax member to qualify, but membership, which gives free shipping, is well worth having, particularly if you contemplate buying other stuff from them.

My order's in, thanks Martin.

How about a flat back double bass?

I'd quite like a workshop like this.
https://www.architectureinmusic.com/col ... nstruments

Me too!

https://backcentre.com.au/product/polyskin-sit-stand-stool/ I have had one of these for about 10 years, and for me at least, it works very well. The Back Centre has a big range of ergonomic chairs, plenty to choose from, and they have an outlet in Stepney just around the corner from Carbatec. Which ...

Premature post.

Just heard that Rick Turner died a couple of days ago. https://www.fretboardjournal.com/column ... 0rICfO8ewg

Thanks Jeff for asking the questions. And thanks Allen for you very helpful response.

Mark, 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.

Ross, have you had any issues with nail polish shrinking/sinking over time as the solvents evaporate? I was wary of using it for that reason, but my concern may have been unfounded.

I have used the laser engraving method that Blackalex refers to. I copied the design file onto a memory stick, took it together with a few ebony headplate veneers to a local trophy engraver, and he had them ready to collect in a couple of days. It was a few years ago, but I think it cost me less tha...

https://www.thesandpaperman.com.au/

Have you tried The Sandpaperman?

Some reaction to contamination from the steel wool?

Another book recommendation is The Art of Violin Making by Chris Johnson and Roy Courtnall.

Same here.

The photos are excellent, as Jeremy's post demonstrates. They constitute a valuable resource, and worth saving for those instruments in which you have an interest.

The auction was yesterday, and the winning bids are now shown with the images. One of the Ramirez guitars sold for AUD$11,000.

https://auctions.leonardjoel.com.au/cus ... _no=LJ8313
The catalogue makes for interesting browsing.