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You have every right to be so proud Hesh !

Let's face it , that's quite an achievement . All those beautiful guitars lined up , carefully skilled by yourself. Superb mate !

Cheers , Craig

I'm pretty sure it was Alan Carruth that said anything greater than a 45 degree downbearing has no additional affect on the bridge.

A tailpiece design however is a completley different matter


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too funny Hesh

A real "Beauty " Hesh. Typically Heshtone STYLE


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Cheers everyone , much appreciated . Billy ,your Avator cracked me up !! :lol: :lol: Here's some more pics : http://www.mcguitars.com.au/phpBB2/userpix/5_call21_1.jpg The upper bout of the little guitar becomes the cam , and the lower bout becomes the counter weight . There is moveable round counter...

bob wrote:I seem to remember that you have a very nice set of Tiger Myrtle tucked away in your stash Craig.

Might be time to get cracking on THE BEAST.

Bob

O.K. ,, O.K. ,, I can take a subtle hint


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Yes , that's pretty good Kim (clever bugger ). A thickish guage . Won't fit in the bridge pin slot though , so half a cigar

I can see you both powering in the concentration there guys Looks good there Bob , and 'whatever works' is all good.

Yeah , you are lazy buggers ! . especially after reading your productive week thread Geez ,,, I feel like a whimp

Sounds like you guys had a good yarn and a few laughs I'll bet. It's great to put a voice to the written word . Mathew , I've been using those tip cleaners for a long while now. They don't cut all that well surprisingly , but you get there eventually. I've used them on the bottom of nut slots , and ...

I'm with Paul on this one . I have my left hand on the unit as a guide whilst moving it around . Go slow , and keep the concentration going. Please don't think I am trying to overshadow your thread here with my binding jig thread. Just thought it maybe helpful to yourself and Graham W Cheers, Craig

Grant , forgive me please, I wasn't trying to upstage you here . Just thought it may be helpful for yourself and Graham W


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I reckon the light model looks better than your older model Bob. Really Swish !



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G'day Serge, I have hung on to all the wood I have salvaged from not only this piano but others as well . Some of it will make great brace wood. The action and keys are usually made from Swiss Pine on these type of German pianos . Being seasoned for well over a hundred years , it should be good stuf...

O.K Kim ,here it is for those who haven't seen it before. My over the top thickness caliper. Mad ! ,I know , but it works flawlessly and I can recalibrate it should it be required. (Haven't so far ) http://www.mcguitars.com.au/phpBB2/userpix/5_cal_olf1_1.jpg There's actually much more function to it...

I have found it useful to have a dedicated sharpening area in my workshop . This encourages me to keep my edges keen ,even whilst in the middle of an operation , rather than have to clear an area and interupt my process. I use the 'Scary Sharp ' method ( glass plate ) I bet you can't tell what I mad...

To hold the guitar steady and yet leave enough clearance for the bearings to register against the sides , I have made this platform which holds the instrument very firm: http://www.mcguitars.com.au/phpBB2/userpix/5_anz51_1.jpg To complete the ledges at the neck pocket end , and on tight cutaways,I u...

http://www.mcguitars.com.au/phpBB2/userpix/5_anz101_1.jpg http://www.mcguitars.com.au/phpBB2/userpix/5_anz81_1.jpg http://www.mcguitars.com.au/phpBB2/userpix/5_anz91_1.jpg http://www.mcguitars.com.au/phpBB2/userpix/5_anz121_1.jpg For the purpose of the pictures ,I've used my already bound guitar as...

Because of the interest shown in binding jigs here of late ,I've put together a few pics of my jig I made a few years ago , I got my basic idea from the Jim Williams book ,but have made a number of changes. Arnt has one similar as well. I have stuck with my dremel as the power source ,so as to not m...

That looks to be way cool Alan ! Now that I see the bridge with the saddle in it , I'd be concerned with the 6th and 1st pin holes being so close to the saddle . Kim, that is some beautiful work there mate . I really LOVE that inlay ! Well done mate . This guitar is going to be very special ! Cheers...

I recently bought a 240 volt blanket from John Hall ,(Blues Creek Guitars). in the States. The reason I got his one was because they are industrial grade and rated at 5 watts per inch . That , and the price $100 plus $40 U.S. for shipping. Didn't think that too hefty a price tag for the good gear.

You results will be interesting Bob , and I look forward to it . I note the lefty there too!

Further to your above tutorial on bridge shaping. I do the same thing ,but with a 3 " drum sander on my drill press . Thought this may help Alan in the future if he hasn't got a belt sander.

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Enjoy your time over there Martin . Wish I could be over there with you two guys . We'd have a blast !

Stay safe !

Cheers Craig

I got absolutley nothing done until yesterday . My brother in law died suddenly of a heart attack last week and so, was away from home all week. Yesterday I changed bandsaw blades , and gave the machine a good overhaul and set up. What a difference ! I get my blades (Swedish ) from Henry Bros. Saws ...

Incidently , their standard 6 string case fits my 12 string

Maybe I'm missing something here , and you guys already know of Hiscox cases . They are made in England by a Luthier who became pissed off with all the cases available. You can stand on these !! . Their blurb says the lid can take around 180 pound . They are heavily insulated ( a bit like an Esky )....