Search found 700 matches
- Fri Jul 04, 2025 4:40 pm
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: Installing neck bolts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 20182
Re: Installing neck bolts
I got that from supercheap, they're a great little tool, about $17 when I bought it years ago. Comes with a heap of different sized bits. Wayne
- Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:44 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Baritone uke
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1003
Re: Baritone uke
Thanks Taffy.
Probably a little less volume than flat top uke but not a big difference in the sound. I've installed a pickup in it that I made from some piezo discs that ups the volume. Wayne
Probably a little less volume than flat top uke but not a big difference in the sound. I've installed a pickup in it that I made from some piezo discs that ups the volume. Wayne
- Tue Jul 01, 2025 4:45 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Baritone uke
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1003
Re: Baritone uke
Thanks gaz.
I didn't make the purling I bought it off ebay. I do sometimes make my own but not this time.
Here's a better look at the head stock veneer, just after i made it. Wayne
I didn't make the purling I bought it off ebay. I do sometimes make my own but not this time.
Here's a better look at the head stock veneer, just after i made it. Wayne
- Mon Jun 30, 2025 4:33 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Baritone uke
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1003
- Sat Jun 28, 2025 6:10 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Baritone uke
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1003
- Sat Jun 28, 2025 4:33 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Baritone uke
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1003
Baritone uke
Just finished this archtop baritone uke. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.
Huon top
B/W back, sides, Bridge, tail piece and finger rest.
Eucalyptus finger board
Home made piezo p/up
Lacquer finish.
Wayne
Huon top
B/W back, sides, Bridge, tail piece and finger rest.
Eucalyptus finger board
Home made piezo p/up
Lacquer finish.
Wayne
- Fri Jun 06, 2025 4:41 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Archtop considerations and hello
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6430
Re: Archtop considerations and hello
Hi Malcolm.
This is just my thoughts, I think if you're going to build an archtop which is a lot of work it'd be wise to use something tried and tested. I'm not saying ngrw won't work but it's a gamble. Spruce, WRC, Australian Red cedar, all better options I think.
Wayne
This is just my thoughts, I think if you're going to build an archtop which is a lot of work it'd be wise to use something tried and tested. I'm not saying ngrw won't work but it's a gamble. Spruce, WRC, Australian Red cedar, all better options I think.
Wayne
- Fri Mar 21, 2025 4:31 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Shellac? On old piano parts?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7842
Re: Shellac? On old piano parts?
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
- Tue Feb 25, 2025 4:16 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Steel String Baritone Uke
- Replies: 5
- Views: 16858
- Mon Feb 24, 2025 4:10 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Steel String Baritone Uke
- Replies: 5
- Views: 16858
Re: Steel String Baritone Uke
Very nice Allen. It's an interesting concept. What bracing did you use it? Wayne
- Sat Jan 04, 2025 4:09 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Please Say Hello!!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 40335
Re: Please Say Hello!!
Welcome to the forum Johnny, don't be scared to ask questions, remember there's no stupid questions. Wayne
- Fri Jan 03, 2025 4:33 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Clear coating Angelus dye
- Replies: 4
- Views: 18291
Re: Clear coating Angelus dye
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
- Fri Jan 03, 2025 4:29 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Slow burn 17" archtop
- Replies: 23
- Views: 75567
Re: Slow burn 17" archtop
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
- Thu Dec 26, 2024 7:58 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Veneer Softener
- Replies: 14
- Views: 36971
Re: Veneer Softener
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
- Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:23 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Veneer Softener
- Replies: 14
- Views: 36971
Re: Veneer Softener
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
- Mon Dec 23, 2024 4:55 pm
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: Installing neck bolts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 20182
Installing neck bolts
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...
- Mon Dec 23, 2024 2:20 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: 12-string Dreadnought questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 20232
Re: 12-string Dreadnought questions
I’m almost finished with the 12 string I’m building, for the neck bolts I’m using 6m barrel nuts and bolts. Wayne
- Sun Dec 15, 2024 4:52 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Scarf joint and nut compensation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 17079
Re: Scarf joint and nut compensation
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
Wayne
- Thu Dec 12, 2024 8:46 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Neck bolt drilling jig
- Replies: 13
- Views: 31146
Re: Neck bolt drilling jig
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
- Thu Dec 12, 2024 4:31 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Neck bolt drilling jig
- Replies: 13
- Views: 31146
Re: Neck bolt drilling jig
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 ...
- Thu Oct 31, 2024 4:18 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: WJ Guitars New Guitar Build May 2024
- Replies: 6
- Views: 25412
Re: WJ Guitars New Guitar Build May 2024
Very nice Wayne, that's a beautiful looking guitar the rosewood is stunning.
Wayne
Wayne
- Mon Oct 28, 2024 4:23 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Pore fill question
- Replies: 39
- Views: 188569
Re: Pore fill question
I tried it today on some NGRW and it seems to have worked pretty good.
Wayne
Wayne
- Thu Oct 24, 2024 4:20 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Raised neck classical
- Replies: 10
- Views: 31657
Re: Raised neck classical
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...
- Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:22 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Raised neck classical
- Replies: 10
- Views: 31657
Re: Raised neck classical
Thanks Al.
You win Taffy yours has taken way longer than mine and Martin's lol.
Wayne
You win Taffy yours has taken way longer than mine and Martin's lol.
Wayne
- Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:38 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Raised neck classical
- Replies: 10
- Views: 31657
Re: Raised neck classical
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
Wayne