Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Learned luthiers please chip in, I have yet to finish my first flamenco guitar so comparativley I know zip. Hi Wanado, For the back and sides you can also use nz poplar, sycamore or macrocarpa alias Montrey Cypress.the only thing is that they are a bit plain compared to rosewood. Well actually very ...

Guys thanks for all your advice, Kiwigeo, Yep, it's a steep learning curve but its going OK.Amazing how that upside down block plane works. I've got my hacksaw blades and acitone ready to make some of those rose knives you suggested. Look forward to seeing how you'll fit the pegs. Blackwood, Thanks ...

Hi Martin, Thanks for the welcome. I've been lurking for about a year now and really enjoy all the posts and build alongs. I think apart from the skills you guys have the most interesting thing is the use of OZ and Nz timbers. Sorry I wasn't clear, I do use a chunk of aluminium mast as a electric ir...

Gidday there. I've been watching Kiwigeo's lute build with a fair bit of envy, I'm doing the same CD course, but nowhere near as tidy and perfect.It is good to know that It usually takes more than one attempt to get things right. Anyway I've started building the bowl with mahogany, but at the moment...