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by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
Mon Jun 30, 2025 4:33 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Baritone uke
Replies: 11
Views: 1003

Re: Baritone uke

Thanks guys.
Huon always smells nice. It's a carved back Mark.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Jun 28, 2025 6:10 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Baritone uke
Replies: 11
Views: 1003

Re: Baritone uke

Thanks Martin.
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
Tue Feb 25, 2025 4:16 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Steel String Baritone Uke
Replies: 5
Views: 16858

Re: Steel String Baritone Uke

Thanks Allen. That's good to know. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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...
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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 ...
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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...
by 56nortondomy
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
by 56nortondomy
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