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- Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:29 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: My first BANJO !!!!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 16718
Re: My first BANJO !!!!
Ron ,that banjo is killer . The walnut burl really sets it off too. Nice looking finish .Is that your usual Tru-oil ?
- Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:24 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Rawhide
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6048
Re: Rawhide
I've always used goat skin when lapping drum and banjo heads. Goat is the norm although some folk use calf skin .
Hopeless on wet or humid days
Hopeless on wet or humid days
- Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:03 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Zircote Tenor for Micheal
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9784
Re: Zircote Tenor for Micheal
superb Another fantastic Uke Allen . Michael is going to be over the moon with this one
- Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:59 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: A Tenor for Monty (Tiger Myrtle and WRC)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16142
Re: A Tenor for Monty (Tiger Myrtle and WRC)
Allen ,that's an incredible uke I'm not sure which feature I like best , the black binding or that killer scratch plate . Great instrument as usual Allen
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:17 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Saddles angled back
- Replies: 23
- Views: 17224
Re: Saddles angled back
jeffhigh wrote: Saddle angle will not affect shear forces at the glue joint, the overall forces applied to the bridge have not changed. But , the way those forces are being applied to the bridge from the saddle Have changed . An angled slot has the saddle put more of a force to the bottom of the slo...
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:08 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Saddles angled back
- Replies: 23
- Views: 17224
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:05 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Saddles angled back
- Replies: 23
- Views: 17224
Re: Saddles angled back
WaddyT wrote: Having seen Al Carruth's discussions on this subject. His view is that it reduces the rotaional force on the front of the bridge, and gives a slight increase in the downward, or in this case, angled force against the saddle, which he seems to believe is a good thing for sound, both for...
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:01 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Saddles angled back
- Replies: 23
- Views: 17224
Re: Saddles angled back
As you say ,it's in the details . A Bee's Dick here and a Bee's Dick there all add up .
Thanks for your views Bob
Thanks for your views Bob
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:59 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Saddles angled back
- Replies: 23
- Views: 17224
Re: Saddles angled back
bob wrote: Don't know about a sound improvement but it would have to put less stress on the front area of the bridge. That in itself is enough reason to tilt it back ,but I can't help thinking that if it improves a pick-ups performance it must be exciting the bridge more. I know Rick strongly belie...
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:58 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Saddles angled back
- Replies: 23
- Views: 17224
Re: Saddles angled back
bob wrote: Craig We've found that one icy pole stick, chucked under the forward edge of the router, is the perfect angle. Regards :lol: :lol: That's sounds an easy way to go about it Bob :lol: A whole lot easier than the set up I currently have on my bench . :lol: . Do you think it has made a sound ...
- Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:56 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Saddles angled back
- Replies: 23
- Views: 17224
Saddles angled back
You are viewing a re-constructed thread by the ANZLF recovery team. For more information click here . " Originally Posted on:"Jun 04, 2010 " It was Rick Turner who first put me on to this . He says his pick-ups perform a whole lot better if the saddle is angled back toward the break angle between p...
- Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:38 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: First guitar mistake -- I think
- Replies: 20
- Views: 19216
Re: First guitar mistake -- I think
Paul , You say you're following The C&N book for instructions . Page 304 deals with neck angles where he states No more than a 1/16 " air space above your bridge and no less than 1/64 th . Based on his recommended 3/8 " ( 9.53 mm.) bridge height , you want between 10 mm. and 11 mm. space at the brid...
- Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:48 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Finally....the experimental Macca!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 30091
Re: Finally....the experimental Macca!
Absolutley wonderful Nick and the innovations you have included make it even more so.
I'm particularly taken with your adjustable bridge , but the design of the instrument as a whole is superb. Surely you can't part with this one ? .
Incredible craftsmanship mate , Bravo
I'm particularly taken with your adjustable bridge , but the design of the instrument as a whole is superb. Surely you can't part with this one ? .
Incredible craftsmanship mate , Bravo
- Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:18 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: bindings for soprano
- Replies: 14
- Views: 13914
Re: bindings for soprano
G'day Frank , Just keep in mind that the blanket will need an appropriate heat sink the size of the blanket to avoid the blanket developing hot spots ,,,or worse
- Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:27 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Progress on an 0-18
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13904
Re: Progress on an 0-18
Kim wrote:
I'm impressed with the hardware . Getting those two threads lined up in the round stainless ain't easy. Nice work on the bracing and soundboard design too Bob.
Honduran Rosewood and Lutz just has to be a winner
Likewise ..Yeah she's a beauty Bob, can't wait for a sound report...
I'm impressed with the hardware . Getting those two threads lined up in the round stainless ain't easy. Nice work on the bracing and soundboard design too Bob.
Honduran Rosewood and Lutz just has to be a winner
- Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:52 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Tool Review/Chisel Porn
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17196
Re: Tool Review/Chisel Porn
Crikey Kim , That chisel is enough to bring on a serious bout of TAS . You,ve done a great job on it and I understand what you mean about the amount of time you have to put in to get this result . Pain and sweat ,, it's all part of the 'bonding'
Harold and Saxon chisels . What a class act
Harold and Saxon chisels . What a class act
- Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:45 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Re: Kerf Linings
- Replies: 50
- Views: 43350
Re: Kerf Linings
Paul B wrote: You want 'em to look "special", Ask Craig. His are two piece, take a lot of time (I imagine) but look like the best I've seen. (Craig's guitars look as good on the inside as they do on the outside - which is pretty bloody spectacular!) This type of lining was designed ( as far as I kn...
- Fri Nov 05, 2010 1:00 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Good Hide Glue Supplier in Australia?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12711
Re: Good Hide Glue Supplier in Australia?
G'day Jake, I wasn't able to find a supplier of 192 Hide here in Australia . I imported it from USA with no extra charges. You can easily get the pearled stuff ( unknown gram strength ) which I've used for many years without complaint. Nothing wrong with using Titebond either . Great glue ! A chair ...
- Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:11 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Recordings of a couple of guitars
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6877
Re: Recordings of a couple of guitars
Thanks Bob ,I enjoyed both tracks enormously. A great style , and one I love . The guitars sound incredibly good, as do your voices.
- Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:42 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: Acoustic/Electric Prototype
- Replies: 22
- Views: 16176
Re: Acoustic/Electric Prototype
I'm really liking the look of this one Bob . The flat top sounds interesting. What type of bridge setup is going on ?
- Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:24 pm
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Tiger Myrtle Tenor Uke with Lattice Bracing
- Replies: 24
- Views: 20111
Re: Tiger Myrtle Tenor Uke with Lattice Bracing
I have absolutley no doubt about that Allen . Beautiful little instrument.Allen wrote:
Thanks everyone. I do hope that they impress the crowd.
You're gonna be busy !
Superb work as usual Allen
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:45 am
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: splitting your braces, recycled wood
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4843
Re: splitting your braces, recycled wood
G'day Terry, I note you have piano written on one of your brace stock . I've salvaged quite a bit of piano spruce too , some of it over a hundred years old. Great to be able to give it a third life . I had myself convinced it would be brilliant brace stock . (light and strong ). I set up some tests ...
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:19 am
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: Smallman style adjustable neck construction
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12524
Re: Smallman style adjustable neck construction
The alignment of the neck appears to be held by the pull of the strings alone . Wouldn't take much force to make the neck unstable IMO
- Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:18 am
- Forum: Tutorials
- Topic: Smallman style adjustable neck construction
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12524
Re: Smallman style adjustable neck construction
Thanks for posting this David . It looks a little like those Strat tilt necks. I've seen this set-up before and concluded it would need massive support near the transverse brace such as Smallmans large inner plywood cage . One question : Why have a heel? Doesn't seem to be serving any purpose that I...
- Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:33 pm
- Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
- Topic: small router/end mill bits
- Replies: 49
- Views: 37441
Re: small router/end mill bits
Mike Thomas wrote: The bits look like solid carbide.. They're described as Solid Submicrograin Carbide Mike. Anticipated life , 8000 linear inches ( maple , CNC milling ) . There is a cutter even smaller @ .25 mm. but I didn't bother getting it as it's depth of cut is limiting and I thought it woul...