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- 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...
- 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
- 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.




- Sun May 08, 2022 12:02 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Bending Irons
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12924
Re: Bending Irons
That is kinda brilliantnkforster wrote: ↑Fri May 06, 2022 4:27 pmI think the most innovative cutaway bending set up I've seen is this one:
https://youtu.be/HQMgt_kkMA0

- 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 

- Fri Apr 15, 2022 1:04 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: new classical with spectrum
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11774
- Fri Apr 15, 2022 1:00 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: German style mandolin WIP
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4538
- 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!
- 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
Thanks Kent, greatly appreciatedKent Fishburn wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 5:50 amBabin 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
- 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.
- Sun Mar 06, 2022 5:30 pm
- Forum: Anything Goes
- Topic: Rain
- Replies: 1
- Views: 29640
- 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.
- 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...
- 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
- 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 

- 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...
- 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?
- 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.
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:00 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Resawing, Bandsaw drift etc
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16448
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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
- 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
https://guitartemplates.com.au/collecti ... 5929&_ss=r
- 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.
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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.