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by kiwigeo
Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:33 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: For Craig L.....
Replies: 41
Views: 31202

For Craig L.....

Right guys. Craig's doing the chemo thing and he's lost his much beloved locks. I dont see why he should be the only one with a lovely shiney nut so I got busy with the trusty Veritas blockie and gave myself a quick trim. Anyone else up for a show of support for our mate? Shave your nut and post up ...
by kiwigeo
Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Any interest on a group buy on ebony fret boards?
Replies: 184
Views: 127105

BobC can retire after hes processed this order
by kiwigeo
Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:08 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cocobolo/Honduran Rosewood Group Buy
Replies: 52
Views: 35149

Nothing like a luthiers tonewood feeding frenzy.....
by kiwigeo
Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How to us hide glue for attaching large plates?
Replies: 51
Views: 39415

I like the sound of HHG for gluing up braces where tack time is very short but for gluing up large surfaces it sounds like a veritable P in the A and the disadvantages seem to outweigh the advantages.
by kiwigeo
Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How to us hide glue for attaching large plates?
Replies: 51
Views: 39415

Probably a stupid question but if using HHG for fixing a top/back to sides is such a major operation then what is the advantage of doing it this way over using Titebond? I know some of you will say ease of undoing the glue joint but Ive undone Titebond back/side joints on one of my guitars twice and...
by kiwigeo
Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:22 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Any interest on a group buy on ebony fret boards?
Replies: 184
Views: 127105

The price is excellent. Bump my order up to 40 A grade ebony fretboards.

Thanks Martin
by kiwigeo
Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Playing Around with Egg White Pore Filling
Replies: 8
Views: 10788

Great link James, Ive been looking for someone who sells the Liberon products.
by kiwigeo
Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Playing Around with Egg White Pore Filling
Replies: 8
Views: 10788

I use Behlens 4F grade pumice, bought from Lee Valley. One container will last you a life time.

The pumice does get worked into the pores but its primary function is to grind up the wood fibres into a slurry which does most of the filling.
by kiwigeo
Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Playing Around with Egg White Pore Filling
Replies: 8
Views: 10788

Okay Ive just finished pore filling the other half of the rosewood back using pumice after putting on two spit coats of 1lb shellac. To be honest after spending the same time with the pumice as I did with the egg whites the pumice gives a better result. Pic attached are taken after three body sessio...
by kiwigeo
Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Pacific Peso takes a pounding
Replies: 11
Views: 7957

Ive just been reading up on the "Bank Crisis" of 1907. Interesting reading. Some say there are parallels between this crisis and the current crisis but Im dubious....
by kiwigeo
Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Pacific Peso takes a pounding
Replies: 11
Views: 7957

Im starting a wood bank to buffer the currency fluctations.
by kiwigeo
Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:25 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Raging Fires build
Replies: 18
Views: 13934

Im not big into electrics but that is one sassy guitar Stu.
by kiwigeo
Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:35 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: bunya pine thickness
Replies: 8
Views: 9755

When working a top to final thickness I judge when Im there by flexing it. You soon get to feel when the top is at optimum thickness by how it feels when you flex it. I use the same test for sides and backs.
by kiwigeo
Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: bunya pine thickness
Replies: 8
Views: 9755

Ive got some Bunya in my shop and to tell the truth I cant say Im in love with the stuff...not as much as Im in love with the Lutz, Englemann and Red Spruce sitting on my shelves. The Bunya just doesnt have the stiffness and ring that the other woods have.
by kiwigeo
Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: bunya pine thickness
Replies: 8
Views: 9755

4mm is a bit too thick for a top.....2.5mm is average thickness for my sitka, englemann and Lutz tops. I wouldnt get too obsessed with the tap tone of the wood.....I think you'll find that once you get the bracing on the tap tone will change quite significantly. Then after the top gets glued onto th...
by kiwigeo
Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:58 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Bloody Hell!
Replies: 12
Views: 9241

Ya really cant say youve lived unless youve survived at least one house renovation.
by kiwigeo
Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:37 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Qantas in the s**t again
Replies: 0
Views: 3921

Qantas in the s**t again

Breaking news on the TV......a Qantas flight en route from Singapore to Perth forced to land at Exmouth. 40 passengers injured during the mid air incident. No further details.
by kiwigeo
Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:06 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Playing Around with Egg White Pore Filling
Replies: 8
Views: 10788

Playing Around with Egg White Pore Filling

No guitar building going on in the shop today but I did have a play around with egg whites as a pore filler. I got some Indian Rosewood and sanded back to 220 grit. Pore filling procedure was then as follows: 1. apply egg white to small area of wood with paint brush. 2. sand area with 320 grit paper...
by kiwigeo
Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:40 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Any interest on a group buy on ebony fret boards?
Replies: 184
Views: 127105

If 100 is the number we need to order to get a generous discount then Ill make up the numbers if were a bit short with orders from members.
by kiwigeo
Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:56 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Any interest on a group buy on ebony fret boards?
Replies: 184
Views: 127105

Yes....Im low on good ebony boards.

Im in for 30

Cheers Martin
by kiwigeo
Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cocobolo/Honduran Rosewood Group Buy
Replies: 52
Views: 35149

Bob/Bob

Can I please add OG_QS_COCO_009 to my order. That makes a total of 4 sets.



Thanks Martin
by kiwigeo
Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:47 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cocobolo/Honduran Rosewood Group Buy
Replies: 52
Views: 35149

Paul, Once I get my sets Ill send you some shavings. If all is ok on the allergy front then you can have one of my sets at cost. Cheers Martin I'd really like to try Coco it's beautiful stuff and really floats my boat, but as I've said before, I'm allergic to just about every bloody thing. They used...
by kiwigeo
Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:29 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cocobolo/Honduran Rosewood Group Buy
Replies: 52
Views: 35149

I'll start the ball rolling with following sets:

OG_QS_COCO_001
OG_QS_COCO_002
OG_QS_COCO_003

Bob do I need to notify BobC myself that I'd like these sets or will you take care of same?

Cheers Martin
by kiwigeo
Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:58 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Bloody Hell!
Replies: 12
Views: 9241

Ive killed two vacums sucking up plaster debris.....they make a lovely high pitches whining sound before they crater.
by kiwigeo
Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: USA trip
Replies: 19
Views: 15692

Dominic - if there's enough interest in a group buy of Cocobolo I don't mind putting it together. We'd be needing at least 10 sets to make it viable and Coco isn't exactly cheap. Prices range from $125-250USD depending on size and figure. Once we get 10 takers I'll squeeze Uncle Bob on a price and ...