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by WJ Guitars
Wed May 05, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Guitar Inlay cutting Jig
Replies: 12
Views: 9599

Re: Guitar Inlay cutting Jig

As previous suggested I organised getting the perspex templates made using a laser cutter. This involved creating CAD drawings in a free trial CAD programme called 'SketchUP'. For each template drawing I created '3D' and '2D' DXF files. As a guide to make making the CAD drawings, see pdf attachment....
by WJ Guitars
Sat Apr 24, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Red gum
Replies: 28
Views: 28614

Re: Red gum

Excellent result Pete. When you are able I would like to here a sound sample.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Mon Apr 12, 2021 1:05 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Falcate Classical #2 Build (in NZ)
Replies: 37
Views: 24568

Re: Falcate Classical #2 Build (in NZ)

The guitar build is looking great. The neck design with no heal will be an asset for playing at the body joint.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:02 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Sitka & blackwood OM 14fret falcate
Replies: 22
Views: 24168

Re: Sitka & blackwood OM 14fret falcate

Well presented videos Trent. The guitar as an interesting distinct sound for finger style playing.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Sun Mar 21, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Guitar Inlay cutting Jig
Replies: 12
Views: 9599

Re: Guitar Inlay cutting Jig

With the ability to go 3d, if you could some how add a pin somewhere that allows it to be 1:1 then you could use it for making and copying bridges etc, in essence then a duplicator as well Steve Yes I see there are more possibilities to add more value to the pantograph. A swappable longer side arm ...
by WJ Guitars
Sat Mar 20, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Latest builds
Replies: 4
Views: 5598

Re: Latest builds

Great electric guitar build! Like all your timber choices and finish.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Guitar Inlay cutting Jig
Replies: 12
Views: 9599

Re: Guitar Inlay cutting Jig

by lamanoditrento » Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:39 am That really looks like a fun project to build. Good looking results too Wayne/quote] Yes it has been an interesting project. The pantograph design plans purchase did require some minor modification to the design to suit my Dremel tool. Instead of using ...
by WJ Guitars
Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Guitar Inlay cutting Jig
Replies: 12
Views: 9599

Re: Guitar Inlay cutting Jig

by simso » Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:36 pm Is it a two to one, Be pretty good if someone local to you had a laser cutter, the you could get templates cut in perspex and keep them for your builds The pantograph has 2 size options two to one and three to one. All that is required to change the size is to t...
by WJ Guitars
Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Guitar Inlay cutting Jig
Replies: 12
Views: 9599

Re: Guitar Inlay cutting Jig

Thanks Steve for your comments
Love pantographs, it looks like its doing the job nicely too
I will now be able to achieve more consistent results in a short period of time, plus be able to create other types of design shapes that will enable more usages of the pantograph.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:40 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Guitar Inlay cutting Jig
Replies: 12
Views: 9599

Guitar Inlay cutting Jig

In between house projects I decided to make a jig for guitar inlay work. Previously, I was using my Dremel tool freehand using paper cutout patterns and this was a slow process. I was considering purchasing a small CNC machine, however, at this stage my budget is limited. As an alternate method I de...
by WJ Guitars
Mon Mar 08, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Hollow body
Replies: 9
Views: 9095

Re: Hollow body

Excellent build. As you mentioned has a great sound!

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:33 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Sitka & blackwood OM 14fret falcate
Replies: 22
Views: 24168

Re: Sitka & blackwood OM 14fret falcate

I like the style and character created. All those bevels are amazing.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Sun Jan 31, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Ziricote Spruce Classical #155
Replies: 7
Views: 8720

Re: Ziricote Spruce Classical #155

Beautiful to look at and amazing craftsmanship.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:13 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New workshop to be
Replies: 17
Views: 13679

Re: New workshop to be

The guitar building is the priority not the car! 0h well, I almost got away with it Martin until the wife caused a detour turn for me to build a new garage behind the house. The wife had no understanding what the important priority was. Oh well, the guitar builds had to sit on the side line again. W...
by WJ Guitars
Thu Jan 28, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New workshop to be
Replies: 17
Views: 13679

Re: New workshop to be

As mentioned having machines on wheels and strategically locating power points on the walls and ceiling if feasible avoids running power cables on the floor and avoids trip hazards in the workshop.

Wayne
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by WJ Guitars
Tue Jan 19, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Rejigged Workshop
Replies: 9
Views: 9437

Re: Rejigged Workshop

The re-setup of your workshop Martin looks great. I also like your wood storage room.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Tue Jan 19, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New workshop to be
Replies: 17
Views: 13679

Re: New workshop to be

Trent great project to plan for! In regards to sound rating your workshop, acoustic insulation wool with sandwich wall and ceiling treatment helps to drop the db levels. See example section view. If you want have a spray room suitable for nitro lacquer I would recommend an explosion proof exhaust fa...
by WJ Guitars
Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:41 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Red gum
Replies: 28
Views: 28614

Re: Red gum

Peter, I also find your information and comments are interesting especially when your are testing out other alternatives of timbers on your mandolins. I noted that your want the back to be dead and not live to improve the sound quality. Side tracking, would a carbon fiber mesh back construction achi...
by WJ Guitars
Sun Jan 03, 2021 1:32 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Building a flamenco guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 9285

Re: Building a flamenco guitar

The guitar sound qualities and playing was magnificent.

Wayne
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by WJ Guitars
Fri Dec 25, 2020 1:11 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Seasons Greetings
Replies: 8
Views: 7944

Re: Seasons Greetings

Merry Christmas to everyone. Have a great relaxing day.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:14 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: First build: fretless ABG
Replies: 4
Views: 6977

Re: First build: fretless ABG

Liked the video. Great setup Trevor. Interesting bass guitar build..

Wayne
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by WJ Guitars
Tue Dec 22, 2020 1:24 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Building a flamenco guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 9285

Re: Building a flamenco guitar

I enjoyed the video explaining the the guitar building experience. The guitar timber choice and final produce3 looks great.

Wayne
by WJ Guitars
Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:52 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Duo becomes a Trio
Replies: 5
Views: 6669

Re: Duo becomes a Trio

Excellent craftsmanship. The guitars looks amazing.

Wayne
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by WJ Guitars
Fri Nov 27, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Movement at The Station
Replies: 7
Views: 8562

Re: Movement at The Station

A well organised timber stack awaiting your handcrafting of many wonderful acoustic guitars.

Wayne
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by WJ Guitars
Wed Nov 18, 2020 3:57 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New OM guitar
Replies: 11
Views: 14204

Re: New OM guitar

Excellent guitar build with quality.

Wayne
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