Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Shellite is good for cleaning off sticky residue and won't damage the finish. I wouldn't use shellac from Bunnings it's pretty ordinary, plenty of places to order online, I've been getting mine from Restorers Choice it's good quality. Your decision. Wayne

Thanks Allen. That's good to know. Wayne

Very nice Allen. It's an interesting concept. What bracing did you use it? Wayne

Welcome to the forum Johnny, don't be scared to ask questions, remember there's no stupid questions. Wayne

I've sprayed lacquer over Angelus dyes a few times, i haven't worried about a sealer. Might pay to experiment on some scrap first and find out what works for you. Wayne

Have to agree with Martin, binding f holes is a real challenge especially if you're using timber you've done well to get them that nice,well done. Wayne

I mix mine in hot water, just a good splash in half a bucket full. I soak for about 25 minutes then bend while it's still wet, works for me. I've bent a gidgee cutaway side for a tenor uke with no problem. Wayne

I use earth choice fabric softener, I get it from woolies it's a pale blue colour and only costs a few dollars and it works well. Wayne

I’ve taken some photos of how I drill and install the neck bolts in my guitars, I hope I get them in order. I don’t use a jig my method is simple and I’ve used it on around 55 guitars with no problems. I will mention that when drilling the barrel nut holes in the tenon that it’s advisable to use a f...

I’m almost finished with the 12 string I’m building, for the neck bolts I’m using 6m barrel nuts and bolts. Wayne

I'm about 70% into a 12 string build at the moment, I've made my headstock thickness 11mm and I have a veneer on front and back which beefs it up to about 15mm. It also has a 15deg scarf joint.
Wayne

I don't get tear out Martin. You just need to make sure the under side of the tenon is on a block of timber. It really is a simple method it works well and it's cost affective, I just buy the bolts and nuts on eBay. I'll get some photos of how I do it. Wayne

I've been drilling mine with no jigs for about 14 years. I drill the neck block holes in the drill press when I make it. When the neck is ready to go on I put it in position and use a transfer punch through the sound hole into the holes in the neck block and mark the tenon, then I drill that with a ...

Very nice Wayne, that's a beautiful looking guitar the rosewood is stunning.
Wayne

I tried it today on some NGRW and it seems to have worked pretty good.
Wayne

Thanks Wayne and Mark. There's actually 2 sound ports Mark. One either side of the neck. This guitar was actually a test guitar to see how the raised neck would work and the sound ports were the idea from the client who supplied the top b/s, the idea was if it worked out I'd build him one from BRW t...

Thanks Al.
You win Taffy yours has taken way longer than mine and Martin's lol.
Wayne

Thanks Martin. Well I hope you get it sorted out too, I don't have much room so unfinished guitars just take up space. Now it's finished it's taking up a different space lol.
Wayne

Thanks Taffy. For a while I thought it would never get finished.
Wayne

I started this guitar 5 years ago, it’s spent the last 41/2 years in the too hard basket. I had a lot of trouble getting the neck to fit so I left it for years every now and then I’d have another go. A few months ago I tried again and it just seemed to fall into place, one of those good weird things...

Having bought a couple of things from Temu I've come to the conclusion that the quality of their items is pretty ordinary. I don't know anything about CNC but I'd try good quality bits. You get what you pay for.
Wayne

Pretty sure stewmac sell Jack the gripper. Wayne

Bob and Pete were always good to deal with, sad news for sure. RIP Bob.
Wayne

If I hear any new info I'll post it. Wayne

I was told yesterday that a company called Superior coatings is about to start making a full range of lacquers. Apparently the information came from a sales rep, so for the moment it’s just hearsay. Wayne