Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

I've just bought a Swiss Tec Spindle Sander, great bit of kit. I've squared up all my side moulds and made a few more to boot. Should have had one ages ago. As for brands I think most of them come out of the same factory - Jet, Swiss Tec, I haven't tried it on sound board edges yet, I have a couple ...

Hi Alan,
Great looking Guitar, and it will be something for your son to cherish.
I bet you get a real kick out of watching him play it.
Cheers
Graham

Hi,
I've just been given a 200L clip top plastic drum with the thought of making a bin to catch the larger items before they go through my Dust Extractor.
Would be grateful for any assistance on the best way to make it.
Cheers
Graham

Hi Dekka,
Point taken, I have already done the nut as part of my final set-up.
Thanks for the comment
Cheers
Graham

Hi All,
Yes its Albizia, the tree came from the Rockhampton Race Course.
I'm happy with the sound of it, although for some reason I take a while to like the sound of any new Guitar. Must be just what I have grown accustomed to.
Thanks for the kind remarks
Cheers
Graham

Hi Col,
Thanks for the reply. It looks like it was something to do with Google Chrome. All's well now.
I took these pictures will my phone, really surprised with image quality.
Thanks again
Graham

Hi All Lets try again, I was using Google Chrome the first time but it wouldnt complete a download. Anyway I'm back using Internet Explorer, hopefully it works this time. Full front view.JPG Headstock.JPG 10th fret to end of fingerboard.JPG front view 7th fret to below rosette.JPG Right Hand Side Vi...

Hi All, Just finished this one today, its been well over twelve months since it was started. I still have to do the intonation and final setup. The Back and sides are experimental Timber, can anyone identify it? Soundboard - Bear Claw Sitka Spruce from Alaska Specialty Woods Headstock, Fret Board, B...

Hi Trev,
Thanks, I'll upgrade the mic and try again.
Cheers
Graham

Hi Trev, Thanks for the reply, I've been using VA and the microphone in a Logitech webcam, maybe not the best quality, but i did about a dozen or so soundboards the results all looked credible until I did a set where one half had already been thicknessed down probably too far. When I did the tap tes...

Hi Dom,
If the typical frequencies weren't in the book how would you know which one to use in the modulus calculation?
Cheers
Graham

Hi Trev, I haven't built any guitars since attending your course in Canberra last year. I've just finished building a new shed and now I'm back building. Just a question about tap testing, which peak do I record. I can find peaks that line up with the sample data on you spreadsheet, but they aren't ...

Hi All, I bought an ipad 2 for my wife last year and it hasn't left her side since. as has been mentioned its a great communications tool, very quick and easy to use. My wife went from being computer shy to a Facebook junky in a matter of weeks. I downloaded Garage band and bought a docking station ...

Hi John,
Thanks for that. I've been watching Ebay and have seen a few Jointers go through.
Are there any brands to steer clear of?
Cheers
Graham

Hi All, Some years ago I was given a few trees (Black wattle, Dead Finish and Emu Apple) I had them cut into various thickness slabs and then stored them. I'm now thinking about dressing them into usable pieces. Whats the best tools for doing this? I was thinking of buying a Planer Jointer. Any sugg...

Looks Great - Good to see home grown innovation
Add me to your list of customers
Cheers

Oops - Didn't see the second page. - obviously i'm not a computer whiz. Looks like you everything sorted. Can you add me to you backup list - if anyone drops out. Alternatively, would Trevor be interested in running a second course in Brisbane. I'm sure we could get enough interest to make it viable...

Hi Dominic,
Very interested in the course. Has a date and venue been set?
Do you have the numbers?
Cheers
Graham

Hi,
I'm just wondering if anyone has used the Kasha Bracing pattern??
I'm looking at building a Baritone Uke with that bracing
Cheers
Graham

Hi Kim, Thanks for that link, its just what I need and looks so simple. I have bought a radius board from Stewmac which I've been using in my Go-deck. Do you use a radius disk with sand paper to sand the final profile before gluing the back? Have made your own radius disks? as I'm looking for a meth...

Hi,
I've made a couple of Guitars but I don't think i'm getting the side profile right. I've tried the Williams method and found it a bit hit and miss and I was recently given a set of Stew Plans which showed the sides cut to the profile before being bent.
Can someone help me with this??
Cheers
Graham

Hi,
Is the Stewmac 14" Buff any good?
Graham

After the tree is dropped and, If the timber looks good, would it be possible just to split it in to wedges long enough for tops and braces, coat the ends and sell them off like that ? That's better all round, the end user then decides the final size and use. Has anyone ever used Bunya for an Arch ...

Hi,
I'm in the process of making my first Bunya Guitar. Would definitely be interested, especially if the grain is tighter than the Queensland Trees.
Cheers
Graham

Hi Jeremy,
Where do you get the Western Systems epoxy?
Graham