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by lamanoditrento
Mon May 30, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Huon Pine & Tassy Mrytle Acoustic Bass
Replies: 11
Views: 24264

Re: Huon Pine & Tassy Mrytle Acoustic Bass

Thanks guys. Spring, I was really led by the customer, they wanted Elixir #14502: Acoustic Bass Nano Light 45-100. They sound nice despite my personal preference for flat wounds. IMO, the sound is great and big for an acoustic bass. The customer is over the moon with it, although any amplification a...
by lamanoditrento
Thu May 26, 2022 1:15 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Huon Pine & Tassy Mrytle Acoustic Bass
Replies: 11
Views: 24264

Re: Huon Pine & Tassy Mrytle Acoustic Bass

The wood review has done a little feature on this build, I'm a bit chuffed about it. https://www.woodreview.com.au/how-to/tr ... ass-guitar
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by lamanoditrento
Mon May 09, 2022 10:12 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Figured Koa Acoustic
Replies: 7
Views: 16418

Re: Figured Koa Acoustic

That is really beautiful AKEric! Lovely rosette, headstock and beautiful wood choices. I like the line detail on the side of the fretboard too. :cl :cl :cl
by lamanoditrento
Sun May 08, 2022 12:02 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bending Irons
Replies: 11
Views: 12924

Re: Bending Irons

nkforster wrote:
Fri May 06, 2022 4:27 pm
I think the most innovative cutaway bending set up I've seen is this one:

https://youtu.be/HQMgt_kkMA0
That is kinda brilliant :lol:
by lamanoditrento
Sun May 08, 2022 11:48 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Slow progress on the neoclassical
Replies: 10
Views: 11205

Re: Slow progress on the neoclassical

Looking good. Might be time to invest in a vacuum clamp Martin :D
by lamanoditrento
Fri Apr 15, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: new classical with spectrum
Replies: 8
Views: 11774

Re: new classical with spectrum

Very nice Jim. Great work on the v joint :cl
by lamanoditrento
Fri Apr 15, 2022 1:00 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: German style mandolin WIP
Replies: 4
Views: 4538

Re: German style mandolin WIP

That looks like it would be great fun to build!
by lamanoditrento
Tue Apr 12, 2022 8:41 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Ziricote and Spruce Exotic Classical
Replies: 5
Views: 11554

Re: Ziricote and Spruce Exotic Classical

Beautiful Steve. I like you've finished the arm bevel incorporated. That seamless look, looks fantastic!
by lamanoditrento
Tue Mar 08, 2022 12:14 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Luthier in Naperville/Chicago IL
Replies: 5
Views: 6136

Re: Luthier in Naperville/Chicago IL

Kent Fishburn wrote:
Mon Mar 07, 2022 5:50 am
Babin Guitars in Hampshire is an authorized Taylor and Martin repair luthier. My friend Martin Brunkalla, an excellent luthier himself, has been backing off repairs and has been referring work to Babin.

Kent
Thanks Kent, greatly appreciated
by lamanoditrento
Sun Mar 06, 2022 5:41 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bending Black Limba
Replies: 8
Views: 8187

Re: Bending Black Limba

2.2mm is a bit thick in my book. I start everything at 2mm and then will thin out troublesome areas or high figure wood further. 1.8mm for a Venetian cutaway or even waist areas if the wood looks a bit antagonistic.
by lamanoditrento
Sun Mar 06, 2022 5:30 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Rain
Replies: 1
Views: 29640

Re: Rain

Dehumidifier blasting 24/7 and still only sitting at 68%
by lamanoditrento
Sun Mar 06, 2022 5:28 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Balalaika
Replies: 4
Views: 12559

Re: Balalaika

That is very cool! I've only seen/heard a balalaika a couple of times but I really love the more regional/ethic-specific instruments.
by lamanoditrento
Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:52 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The scourge of ebony dust
Replies: 5
Views: 6378

Re: The scourge of ebony dust

Ah yes ebony dust! My second build I tried to pair ebony bindings with paua purfling which meant I couldn't scrap the bindings. I had to sand them and the ebony dust just turned the SB into a muddy mess! In the end, I had to sand from centre out, cleaning the sandpaper with a dust brush between each...
by lamanoditrento
Mon Feb 21, 2022 2:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Luthier in Naperville/Chicago IL
Replies: 5
Views: 6136

Re: Luthier in Naperville/Chicago IL

Good idea Martin. I posted in Robbie's forum but got there. I'll hit him up direct and hadn't thought about OLF. Will give that a burl also. Cheers
by lamanoditrento
Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:32 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Luthier in Naperville/Chicago IL
Replies: 5
Views: 6136

Luthier in Naperville/Chicago IL

Any member in or near Naperville IL or does anyone know of someone in this area that might be able to help with a popped bridge for one of my guitars? Bit far to ship back to aus :shock:
by lamanoditrento
Sun Feb 13, 2022 8:27 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: French polish - mini series
Replies: 1
Views: 3629

French polish - mini series

Hey Guys, I'm doing a paid partnership mini-series on instagram about french polish with Restorer's Choice. I approached them about this series after some pretty good feedback here on a thread. My approach is pretty much a mix between Trevor's azetropic processes from the Book and Robbie O'Brien's m...
by lamanoditrento
Sun Feb 13, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Yet another Tenor guitar
Replies: 7
Views: 16050

Re: Yet another Tenor guitar

Looks really great Martin. The QLD Kauri makes a good-looking top. And your photos are great. What is the white background?
by lamanoditrento
Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Sydney Guitar Making Course - Intensive, Jan 2022 photo journal - very photo heavy
Replies: 30
Views: 61437

Re: Sydney Guitar Making Course - Intensive, Jan 2022 photo journal - very photo heavy

5 guitars in 3 weeks, different types, shapes and customised! Not kidding around when you say 'intensive'! You must be exhausted. Thanks for all photos and sharing.
by lamanoditrento
Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:00 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Resawing, Bandsaw drift etc
Replies: 10
Views: 16448

Re: Resawing, Bandsaw drift etc

you might find this video interesting

https://www.finewoodworking.com/2018/07 ... dsaw-drift
by lamanoditrento
Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:50 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bridge plate for pinless bridges
Replies: 2
Views: 4625

Bridge plate for pinless bridges

Hey all, I've been including bridge plates on my pinless bridge builds more out of habit more than anything else and was starting to wonder if I am doing the right thing My original thoughts were that you change the neutral axis and prevent cold creep by keeping it, but lately I've been thinking abo...
by lamanoditrento
Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:23 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Drum sander
Replies: 13
Views: 19366

Re: Drum sander

You can ignore the minimum sanding thickness on all machines if you use a platten to put your veneers on. Somethingn like 12mm MDF with a strip on the end to catch the material from shooting off of it when feeding it through. You can leave off the strip at the end too and just have a flat board if ...
by lamanoditrento
Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:19 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hello everyone and my first question
Replies: 7
Views: 14117

Re: Hello everyone and my first question

Welcome to the forum Dave. I can recommend Michael Lau on instagram at @michael___lau . He does a lot of work for the Brisbane guitar making school.
by lamanoditrento
Thu Nov 04, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Extreme labels
Replies: 8
Views: 17376

Re: Extreme labels

I'd also recommend Michale Lau for intricate inlays, normally pretty responsive via instagram @michael____lau
by lamanoditrento
Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Extreme labels
Replies: 8
Views: 17376

Re: Extreme labels

Assuming you looking for a custom mold or radius dishes. Andrew Armstrong does radius discs or custom molds via his guitar templates site:
https://guitartemplates.com.au/collecti ... 5929&_ss=r
by lamanoditrento
Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Neck Taper
Replies: 16
Views: 61268

Re: Neck Taper

https://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/28124.php?search
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I have my doubts that Proxxon is big enough to handle a Safe-T-Planer.
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From memory, I think the safe-t planer recommends using with speeds >2500 rmp which is much faster than you would normally think for such a large bit.