G'day Bob , It's been quite a journey. Thanks for everything old mate and all the very best for your future .
Craig
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- Sun Jul 30, 2017 7:18 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: I'm retiring
- Replies: 45
- Views: 74777
- Sun Jul 30, 2017 7:08 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bridge Pins - 12 String Guitar
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9938
Re: Bridge Pins - 12 String Guitar
Hi Kim , The oversize pins came from Stumac. I'll try and find the pictures I included in the tutorial.
- Sat Nov 01, 2014 6:24 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Horder
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7850
- Fri Sep 26, 2014 7:45 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: 12 string bridge
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13084
Re: 12 string bridge
For this mark-out in particular, and in fact every other mark-out undertaken when working with un-weldable woods, I highly recommend adding a KUM (no smart arse comments thanks), 2 stage, long point, pencil sharpener to your kit.... https://www.currys.com/Products/Media/fl/DMI/KUMAS2A7.jpg Bought m...
- Thu Apr 03, 2014 8:02 am
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Piano timber
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10301
Re: Piano timber
Definitely a non active back then Bob ??Bob Connor wrote:
I use the 100 x 100 for back bracing in my instruments
Regards
- Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:12 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: It's been even longer!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 27526
- Tue Feb 04, 2014 3:44 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: It's been a while
- Replies: 19
- Views: 21490
- Tue Feb 04, 2014 7:52 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Do you guys like this?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13258
Re: Do you guys like this?
Here's a more subtle alternative I've made in the past rather than the solid mother of pearl or Paua dots FEB41.jpg A bit more work than you might first imagine. Cut some round pieces from the fretboard offcuts to match the grain of the wood where they are to be placed. Glue those pieces into sectio...
- Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:14 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Epoxy adhesive
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11492
Re: Epoxy adhesive
I'm a bit over the sink back you get with Z-poxy Regards ME TOO !! Takes quite a long time , but it does happen ! . Very disappointing . I'm wonder if all epoxies do the same.......... ? I recall the old school French polishers mixing up a Plaster of Paris paste (with a suitable coloured water stai...
- Tue Oct 08, 2013 7:34 pm
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: home made c-clamps for gluing plates to rims
- Replies: 11
- Views: 44174
Re: home made c-clamps for gluing plates to rims
Geez ! looks like another banning
Simple and effective . Great work Mark
Simple and effective . Great work Mark
- Mon Oct 07, 2013 8:55 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: A better way?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23219
- Mon Oct 07, 2013 7:33 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: table saw
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11619
Re: table saw
Now I'm officially an old fart , but I've been wearing glasses for the last ten years or so. I've become pretty much addicted to my loupe type magnifiers as well.
It seems once you can see such close up detail of your work there's no going back.
It seems once you can see such close up detail of your work there's no going back.
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 10:35 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Officially an old fart!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 16628
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:58 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Officially an old fart!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 16628
Re: Officially an old fart!!
Thanks mate . Never had a bum salute before
60 years old and still haven't got a clue
60 years old and still haven't got a clue
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 7:26 am
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: Double (or laminated) sides -
- Replies: 13
- Views: 42889
Re: Double (or laminated) sides -
Nice work Bob and many thanks for this Tute . I've been wanting to give this a shot for quite some time . I'm a "believer "
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 7:23 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Fretless Bass Epoxy Treatment
- Replies: 18
- Views: 21420
Re: Fretless Bass Epoxy Treatment
I've found using slightly less hardener than recommended in the mix results in a much harder epoxy finish.
I haven't used all the epoxies available , so experiment with the one you use first . You'll find it interesting.
I haven't used all the epoxies available , so experiment with the one you use first . You'll find it interesting.
- Sat Oct 05, 2013 7:11 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: A better way?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 23219
Re: A better way?
It takes me too long as well Jim . Have a try at turning the sharp edge on a smooth bit of hardened steel creating a hook on whatever your using to scrape off the finish.
Don't put masking tape on a recently French polished finish !! or you'll end up very pissed off ?
Don't put masking tape on a recently French polished finish !! or you'll end up very pissed off ?
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 5:27 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Are there any guitar builders close to Palmerston North, NZ?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 22175
Re: Are there any guitar builders close to Palmerston North,
Nice work there Ken . I like that outside mold construction in particular . Those little middle blocks look a better solution than multiple layers of ply ( or particle board ,,,cringe ) Richard , Your braces will still be within your specifications after being radiused . Spruce will be removed from ...
- Fri Jun 21, 2013 7:24 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Dust Masks
- Replies: 14
- Views: 18239
Re: Dust Masks
I use mono-goggles (Ski goggles) which have a good snug seal around my nose etc, so they don't fog up. And I can wear my glasses under them if needed G'day Ken , I can see why you call yourself "Crafty Fox " You must really make a spectacle of yourself :lol: Luckily I'm not old enough that I need g...
- Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:45 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Feedback please.
- Replies: 55
- Views: 50009
Re: Feedback please.
G'day Jim , Looks like I'm going against the flow of most here , but I like the design a lot. Reminds me of the precision engineering of a gunsmith . .I'm guessing the yaw alignment wouldn't be any more time consuming than a conventional heeled neck. I remember the old Eko Guitars too Nick (no neck ...
- Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:41 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Huon Pine Weissenborn
- Replies: 23
- Views: 23629
Re: Huon Pine Weissenborn
I just love these blonde instruments ,but this one takes the cake ! That's some beautifully grained Huon Bob . You're going to be kept busy at Port Fairy as this one is bound to get a heap of attention . I like the look of those Gold tuners against the Huon . What are they ? Top work as usual Bob
- Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:26 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: archtop bass
- Replies: 29
- Views: 29082
Re: archtop bass
G'day Rod , Wow , that's another outstanding instrument . Superb work mate
Jim said it right !!DarwinStrings wrote:Jeez if that thing could walk I bet it would strut Rod.
Jim
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:23 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Cocobolo O-18 12 fret
- Replies: 25
- Views: 27490
Re: Cocobolo O-18 12 fret
Thanks for all that double side info Bob , I'll be giving it a shot. Definatley loads of advantages . Like you ,I also try to avoid using epoxy . Titebond's ability to pull the surfaces together as it dries makes it a good choice for the job. It's quite a big surface , I imagine you brush it on to s...
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 7:36 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Cocobolo O-18 12 fret
- Replies: 25
- Views: 27490
Re: Cocobolo O-18 12 fret
Rod - the Coco bent easily. It was only .040" thick. :D I use double sides on anything I build and then glue the two laminates together with Titebond. Makes for incredibly dense, stiff sides that have very little ripple and no springback. I think my instruments sound much better since I started doi...
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 7:35 am
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Cocobolo O-18 12 fret
- Replies: 25
- Views: 27490
Re: Cocobolo O-18 12 fret
That's a class act Bob . Beautiful looking little guitar . With the Cocobolo and Euro spruce I'll bet it sounds like a winner too.. The Coco bound ebony fretboard is certainly a good look !