Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Hi guys, I want to make a vacuum setup for gluing bridges etc - this one, http://www.joewoodworker.com/veneering/EVS/concept.htm I cant afford a new pump - or anything too costly - these three are on trademe at the moment, http://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/industrial/compressors-pum...

Thanks Lillian - I completely forgot that stewmac had an information section - I'll put that to good use as well.

Thanks to you also demonx for listing your choices for hardware, and construction advice.

Paul.

Nicely done Markus.

Thanks for the info everyone - I'm sure I'll need to read over this thread many times. It was my intention to carve away a lot of material from the body because of the weight of the woods. Even so it will be too heavy to sustain prolonged playing, I've got a lot of nice totara which would work nicel...

Thanks Benj,
Exactly the type of advise I was hoping for - not bad for only two previous post - I think you might have found a good home here.
I'm sure there will be many passionate electric fans out there who will have some advise.
Thanks.
Paul.

Hi guys, I thought it was about time I went electric. I've been building mostly ukes. I've got quite a lot of good quality hardwood. I want to make the neck wood run through the body of the guitar - I forget the exact term for this type of construction. The wood for the body will be tallow wood and ...

I've processed quite a bit of beef bone from it's raw state - much like wood it has a "grain". Cutting thin pieces across the grain when not fully dry, in my oppinion, would have the effect as you see above. As for straightening.... well I have no experience doing this. The first experiment would be...

Thanks John and Jeremy, great information as I want reasonable resawing capabilities I think I'll pass on it.
Paul.

Lets try that again - the link is this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =454574988

Can I have some oppinions on this one please http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspxid=454574988 It looks like a good old one - anyone know this brand? I've got more money to spend now so don't want to let this one slip by (unless someone wants to bid a really crazy amount) as it is ideal for w...

Thanks guys,
I had been using a blast from my lungs and a wipe with a cloth - I guess I'll keep doing the same.
Paul.

Hi, I was just down at the local Mitre 10 and noticed for the first time that they stocked tack cloths - Red Devil brand, made in Canada. It says on the pack that it contains no waxes or silicones but I'm still unsure if it's safe to use. I wanted it mostly for cleaning joints pre-gluing - does anyo...

Thanks for introducing me to your friend Markus
Wow, Dom you're doing all the work for me, cheers mate.
Martin your concerns are duly noted - I have learnt my lesson. I think.
Paul.

Thanks Guys, Have had a look around the Maestronet site - looks good. Thanks Dom for the link to the Roger Hargrave site, I think I'll be downloading quite a bit from there. The Ossman book is really cheap. I think I remember seeing a copy for $23nz with free shipping - it would be worth getting it ...

Thanks Mathew and Dom,
I did see Juliets book yesterday while looking at some book sites - I'll probably get a couple of manuals so I can compare methods.
How about the manual by Bruce Ossman, is that any good?

Thanks Martin, Mike and Jeremy for the recomendation. I quite like the price too.
Thanks for the additional sources of information Mike
Cheers, Paul.

Hi guys,
I want to learn to make some violins - what are the best manuals to use, or conversely
what ones should I stay clear of. I would appriciate some guidance.
Thanks, Paul

Thought I should draw your attention to this http://www.trademe.co.nz/building-renov ... 833650.htm I wish I could take a look through this stash.
Paul.

No unfortunately - I like the old days when you looked through the adds, rung the guy up, went to view, struck up a relationship, did a bit of negotiating and the shook hands.

Oh thats disapointing. I'll have to get the other sometime - havn't got the money at the moment, especially if I have to pay for that bandsaw.

So I took the plunge and placed a bid - very persuasive arguments gentleman
I hope no one following this thread will out bid me.

Interesting tip, thanks Rob. I thought the 10mm was a bit drastic too.

Can you take a look again at the Tanner on Trademe. I asked the seller a question about getting some more height from the saw. He posted a couple of photos of what he thought might be possable with regards to removing some material to gain a little extra height - plausable, dagerous, foolish? add yo...

Thanks for that Martin, Is this your own method, or one explained in an avaliable manual? I bought Cumpianos book on the net last night - hope it's a good one- read a couple of good reviewes. It wasn't exspensive so I havn't much to loose if it's not. At the moment I'm following Graigs advice, ie, I...

I see shes caused quite some salivation