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by kiwigeo
Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:57 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Notches for braces in the rims
Replies: 6
Views: 3763

Re: Notches for braces in the rims

I thin ends of my main transverse braces down to 2mm and run them through the sides.....as per Gore and Gilets books.
by kiwigeo
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:58 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: When not working on guitars...
Replies: 19
Views: 114220

Re: When not working on guitars...

Taffy Evans wrote:
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:50 am
Hi, i'll put that comment to one side and try to get on top of things....so brace yourself... :wink:
Taff
Careful what you say.....we don't want a cross brace
by kiwigeo
Sun Jan 14, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: When not working on guitars...
Replies: 19
Views: 114220

Re: When not working on guitars...

You wouldnt be stringing us along would you Taff?
by kiwigeo
Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Attention all Lurkers
Replies: 85
Views: 547634

Re: Attention all Lurkers

jjh wrote:
Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:17 pm
I'll say hi again as I can't remember the last time I posted but don't want to be booted out.

Thanks
Thanks for touching base with us jjh....your account is safe. Hope all is well with you mate. Drop us a post when you can with news on what youve been up to of late.
by kiwigeo
Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: When not working on guitars...
Replies: 19
Views: 114220

Re: When not working on guitars...

Taffy Evans wrote:
Thu Jan 11, 2024 3:58 pm
Hi, Martin I don't wish to harp on it but are you calling me a lyre? :lol: :lol:
Taff
I don't think I like the intonation of that statement.
by kiwigeo
Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: When not working on guitars...
Replies: 19
Views: 114220

Re: When not working on guitars...

Taffy Evans wrote:
Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:58 pm
Unfortunately a customer saw the plans I had and took them off me. Sorry about that.
The Police took the plans off you? Harp squad?
by kiwigeo
Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:35 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: When not working on guitars...
Replies: 19
Views: 114220

Re: When not working on guitars...

Website address for Sligo Harps: https://www.sligoharps.com/
by kiwigeo
Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:54 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Shop listening recommendations
Replies: 13
Views: 44911

Re: Shop listening recommendations

Pat.Hawkins wrote:
Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:09 am
Sorry to disappoint Martin, but Lower Barrington is in Tassie.

So the search continues :D
Cheers
Tasmania....might as well be a foreign country :)
by kiwigeo
Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:57 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Shop listening recommendations
Replies: 13
Views: 44911

Re: Shop listening recommendations

PS.....I found the Goons on BBC archive, but wow, they are hard work and demand constant attention. They were so quick I was often just getting a joke that was one behind their conversation). https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072vdz/episodes/player Congratulations Pat....you're the first American ...
by kiwigeo
Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: When not working on guitars...
Replies: 19
Views: 114220

Re: When not working on guitars...

Yeah mate youre flying close to the line putting up pics of banjas on this forum!! :evil:
by kiwigeo
Sat Dec 23, 2023 3:12 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Christmas Greetings
Replies: 3
Views: 17919

Christmas Greetings

To all forum members Jeremy and myself would like to wish you all a great Christmas and New Year.

To the regular posters a big thanks for your valued input to the forum. To those of you who just lurk.....consider introducing yourselves via a short post....we don't bite :)
by kiwigeo
Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Spraying Hard Shellac
Replies: 8
Views: 31011

Re: Spraying Hard Shellac

I had issues with french polish on an early build which I suspect was due to the rubber mat I had under the guitar. I suspected the mat after reading comments either in here or in GAL magazine. Silicon is often used in spray on release agent used in molds. So Martin is this a fact about the non slip...
by kiwigeo
Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Vale Frank Ford - luthier and teacher
Replies: 5
Views: 17763

Re: Vale Frank Ford - luthier and teacher

RIP Frank.

Great story about meeting the man Mark
by kiwigeo
Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:45 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cole Clark guitar rattlle
Replies: 11
Views: 38877

Re: Cole Clark guitar rattlle

Is it just me or do the braces on that Cole Clark look pretty rough. Looks like they've come straight off a band saw and been plonked on to the top.
by kiwigeo
Fri Dec 15, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cole Clark guitar rattlle
Replies: 11
Views: 38877

Re: Cole Clark guitar rattlle

If you're gluing metal to wood then epoxy will be required. You might have got the Titebond to hold but it wont hold for long.
by kiwigeo
Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New Flamenco Blanca
Replies: 9
Views: 31862

Re: New Flamenco Blanca

Nice work Steve. That Spanish Cypress looks nice.
by kiwigeo
Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cole Clark guitar rattlle
Replies: 11
Views: 38877

Re: Cole Clark guitar rattlle

Welcome to the forum.

Perhaps a photo might help visualize the issue youre dealing with.
by kiwigeo
Mon Dec 11, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: OM size Nylon String Crossover
Replies: 32
Views: 101714

Re: OM size Nylon String Crossover

Coming along nicely David..
by kiwigeo
Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: Jigs & Fixtures
Topic: twin side bender
Replies: 1
Views: 11513

Re: twin side bender

Nice work Nigel.

I got sick of the blankets and forms and have gone back to bending my sides on an iron. Nothing beats having the swear job full and a nice set of fresh burns on your arms after a bending session.
by kiwigeo
Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:35 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Spraying Hard Shellac
Replies: 8
Views: 31011

Re: Spraying Hard Shellac

Another potential source of contamination is some of the non slip mates that people seem to love. Some of the mats are contaminated with the silicone mold release used during their manufacture. Hi, I haven't sprayed hard shellac, but generally the causes of these craters and fisheyes will be somethi...
by kiwigeo
Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Small guitar
Replies: 5
Views: 23627

Re: Small guitar

You're most likely getting *&&&** good at making them!
by kiwigeo
Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: On my bench at the moment…
Replies: 2
Views: 11664

Re: On my bench at the moment…

Thanks for the update Bob. Hope youre staying dry up The Barossa!
by kiwigeo
Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: OM size Nylon String Crossover
Replies: 32
Views: 101714

Re: OM size Nylon String Crossover

Some neat work there David....puts my efforts to shame.
by kiwigeo
Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Guitar Cases
Replies: 35
Views: 70467

Re: Guitar Cases

Steve.Toscano wrote:
Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:16 am
As Nigel mentioned - Chris is now working at SM.
Great. Chris gave excellent service while at LMI. I once ordered a bunch of dishes and the wrong sizes got delivered. Chris said to keep the dishes and he'd send the correct ones.
by kiwigeo
Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bowl back mandolin
Replies: 5
Views: 21546

Re: Bowl back mandolin

Try a search on this forum as well:

http://www.anzlf.com/viewtopic.php?f=1& ... ron#p96257

PS: welcome to the forum!