Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Hi Brett, As Usual Kim Has Given some solid and Excellent advice, Which is pretty much what I did and how I started, But to give you the benefit of my experience (mistakes) , I can say I have used Both the Carbatec and Jet sanders , the Jet is much easier to adjust and the feed belt slips less, Not ...

Thanks for all your Suggestions , as usual I've got a few options. I'm Liking the stamp and cotton paper Idea.
I'll see what I can Find.

Paul.

Thanks Guys, Kinda Left my self open for a Piss Take , My handwriting is not so Flash so a hand drawn one might be a bit Rustic, Thought I'd get flash hand have some printed. Anyway, Thanks I'll sort something out.

Paul

Hi All,

I have made a few guitars Now and thought I should get my act together and get some Nice labels done, can any one point me in the right direction?.

Cheers,

Paul.

Long live the ANZAC Spirit , not Just about standing Shoulder to Shoulder in War, It's about Being a good Mate , and Lending Our Best Neighbors a Hand , Christchurch our thoughts are with you. I still remember vividly the Newcastle earthquake, I was in the thick of it , I feel for the People of Chri...

Another Idea would be expired Fire Extinguishers, they are good Pressure/ vacum vessels!

Hi All,

I get mine from http://sunburymusicshop.com/ great service , prices and free postage.

Regards,

Paul.

Thanks Kim ,

Will do, wish I had known about those tyres , I've just replaced mine, will keep it in the back of the noodle for Next time.

Cheers ,

Paul.

Thanks Kim ,

I have suggested she does that and seems happy with that idea.

Do you think $600.oo Is an unreasonable expectation?

Thanks,

Paul

Hi all, This maybe old news to many of you , but I'll share my findings anyway. The Smoke in the Motor on my bandsaw escaped recently , a new one from H&F was $300,one of Ebay ,that was a little More HP same RPM was $140, So I braved The Ebay Motor and the Quality seems Fine , Although I did have to...

Hi All, I was working in the shed today , and My neighbour called out to me, She Had been Cleaning out her late Husband's Music room , He had Purchased a Epiphone Frontier when he was still in the early stages of Alzehiemers , so it's never been played, other than when her Daughter who is a very tal...

I'll way in with My 20 cent's worth, everyone else has, Pretty simple really If ashok is happy to pick up the shit and bits business, or rat's and mice sales of those who are prepared to run the Gauntlet of Handing over your hard earned with no real recourse if it all goes wrong , then He has made h...

Good luck guy's, hold tight , Bathtub and matress time soon !!!!

Hi Daniel,

I second Craig's comment , Keep any orders( Safely) under $1000 or you'll cop GST and some other charges , Cost me about $380 extra on a $1047.00 0rder ( thanks for Coming) . If Gerry Harvey had his way we'd pay it on everything . anyway welcome.

Paul.

That's a really Beautiful Guitar JJ , nice work . owner must be very happy with it .

This might help. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... K:MEWAX:IT

a supplier of motors.

Must have thought they if they hit the crossing fast enough they could stay on the plane right across the River . I was On a tour up to cape tribulation , the tour guide said to stay away from the Ferry crossing , because it was slippery and the Crocks liked to wait for tourist to slip in and then e...

Now That's a Classy lefty , very very nice. love it !!!!!



Congrats ,

Paul.

Hi all , Justin Montifiore has been making Heel-less Classical's for quite a while , and are really well accepted as a serious classical Guitar Builder. http://montefioreinstruments.com/Montefiore_Instruments/Guitars/Pages/Classical_Guitar.html#1 a lot of his sales are international, take a look at ...

Thanks Kim, I'll Take that advice on board, as I received a Crash coarse on deflection and wood elasticity testing from Jeff today , Not Quite sure I have the engineering skill to replicate his process , But I'm sure I can at least get an idea of how effective the bracing is. I was thinking that eve...

Thanks Jeff, I enjoyed the visit and gathered a wealth of knowledge, Great to get some feed back and ideas, I equally enjoyed Looking at your collection , clearly a bad case of GAS ( Guitar Acquisition syndrome) :D , I Particularly liked the Macro flamenco, A real sweet featherweight. Thanks again ,...

Hi JJ ,

Thanks for those pics , that's a nice looking Guitar , Is there different species of Paulowinia and do you think the density varies depending on where it grows, You've convinced me to try some In a flamenco . Thanks for your feedback .


Paul.

Hi All,

I have Also used Australian Mother of Pearl Supplies and can Confidently recommend Martin as a great and reliable supplier of quality MOP . He's the Tim Spittle of MOP suppliers

Paul

Hi All , I thought some might like my design for a home made bending iron, As with any electrical device it should be wired by a qualified electrician . I made this Because I don't want naked flames that close to my treasured stash of tonewood, and as I make Guitars only as a hobby and enjoy the "bl...

Thanks Jeff,

I will bring some when I Visit for your Learned Opinion .

Paul.