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by 56nortondomy
Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mun Ebony - Ancient Sitka Tenor Uke
Replies: 10
Views: 16244

Re: Mun Ebony - Ancient Sitka Tenor Uke

That's a great looking uke Allen. That ebony is amazing. Well done.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Blackwood & Australian Red Cedar OM
Replies: 9
Views: 13753

Re: Blackwood & Australian Red Cedar OM

Very nice Trent. What's it sound like? I'm almost finished one with the same timbers and the b/w came from Pete too and the sap wood is almost identical.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Thu Oct 20, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Knob Inserts
Replies: 6
Views: 5876

Re: Knob Inserts

I made some knobs a while ago. I used brass inserts, I drilled a 6mm hole to go over the shaft then I glued that into a wooden knob I turned on a lathe then drilled through the side and threaded to take a grub screw to lock it in place. Hope that helps.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: OO Acoustic Guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 15209

Re: OO Acoustic Guitar

Well done Al. Great to see it finished. Sounds great looks great.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:31 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Epoxy, brushes, CF tow, oh my!
Replies: 10
Views: 6173

Re: Epoxy, brushes, CF tow, oh my!

Liked Trent I use botecote and have found it to be very good. Less is more with epoxy, don't use too much or it'll be a real mess like Trent said. I bought some tow on eBay and am still using it, probably done around 30 guitars with it and still plenty left. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Fri Jul 22, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Indian Rosewood Bridges coming off Cedar and Pine tops
Replies: 33
Views: 24281

Re: Indian Rosewood Bridges coming off Cedar and Pine tops

There's no reason not to make some clamps that will fit, I made some for a baritone uke, I have plenty of stewmac bridge clamps but the but the bigger ones were too big hence the reason for custom size clamps. I use EIRW bridges on all my instruments and have never had a problem, I always use titebo...
by 56nortondomy
Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: King billy & Amboyna nylon
Replies: 14
Views: 22858

Re: King billy & Amboyna nylon

Very nice Trent. Everything works well together, good job.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Thu May 12, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Gluing help please.
Replies: 18
Views: 19398

Re: Gluing help please.

Epoxy on bridges isn't ideal but sometimes it's the only option, I've used it on bridges a couple of times when I've had to. I think in your situation your options are pretty limited. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Wed May 11, 2022 4:31 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Gluing help please.
Replies: 18
Views: 19398

Re: Gluing help please.

Sounds like maybe an epoxy job David, someone else might have an idea.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sun May 08, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: B & G style guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 14337

Re: B & G style guitar

Not really Joel. I had a template about the right size given to me by Alan another forum member. From there it was a case educated guesses and and picking Alan's brain.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat May 07, 2022 1:07 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: B & G style guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 14337

Re: B & G style guitar

Thanks Mark and Wayne.
I'm thinking of maybe doing one with a carved top when I finish the two guitars I'm working on.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Wed May 04, 2022 11:19 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: B & G style guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 14337

Re: B & G style guitar

Thanks Al. The p90s sound really good. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Wed May 04, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: B & G style guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 14337

Re: B & G style guitar

Thanks Joel. I like it.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Tue May 03, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: B & G style guitar
Replies: 9
Views: 14337

B & G style guitar

Finished this guitar recently. I'm pretty happy with this one everything went smoothly for a change apart from a hiccup with the pickups which got sorted out fairly quickly. Really like the way it sounds. American ash body Quilted Maple top Nato neck Rosewood f/b Golden age tuners Gotoh bridge P90 p...
by 56nortondomy
Mon Mar 28, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Applying G&G techniques to a kit guitar
Replies: 14
Views: 8942

Re: Applying G&G techniques to a kit guitar

I use EIRW for my bridges, they weigh around 22grams so not that heavy. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Fri Mar 11, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 0 Taper Bridge Pins
Replies: 19
Views: 13158

Re: 0 Taper Bridge Pins

Timbecom in Melbourne are good for tools, I like the Incra centre ruler and protractor, they're fairly reasonable for quality stuff and have a large range.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Thu Mar 10, 2022 3:42 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 0 Taper Bridge Pins
Replies: 19
Views: 13158

Re: 0 Taper Bridge Pins

Buy some proper pins and save yourself a hassle.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Mar 05, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Balalaika
Replies: 4
Views: 8345

Re: Balalaika

Well done Andos. Looks to be a difficult instrument to build but I think you nailed it.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Mon Feb 28, 2022 4:42 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How to remove these marks?
Replies: 6
Views: 7174

Re: How to remove these marks?

Could also stain the whole neck with some brown dye, might disguise it a bit. But like Martin said it's not that bad. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: My shellac looks like gravy
Replies: 9
Views: 5722

Re: My shellac looks like gravy

I bought 100% metho from paint spot, i don't think they all stock it but some do.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sat Dec 04, 2021 4:31 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lockdown builds
Replies: 15
Views: 17381

Re: Lockdown builds

Thank you. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Mon Nov 29, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lockdown builds
Replies: 15
Views: 17381

Re: Lockdown builds

Thanks Richard. I enjoy doing the painting and trying to get something nice happening. The single cutaway I'm building is almost ready for painting now, I just have to get it sanded.
Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Mon Nov 29, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lockdown builds
Replies: 15
Views: 17381

Re: Lockdown builds

Thanks again Ian. It really only matters what you like, so if you thought it was black and you liked it that’s great, at least it’s helped you decide. Don’t forget some photos when you get going. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lockdown builds
Replies: 15
Views: 17381

Re: Lockdown builds

Thanks Ian. I hate to tell you but the the hardware is chrome, must be a optical illusion because it does look black in the photos. Black will look great though. Wayne
by 56nortondomy
Sun Nov 28, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Lockdown builds
Replies: 15
Views: 17381

Re: Lockdown builds

Hi Al. That's for that, the single cut will be ready for finish in about a week I'll send you a photo. Wayne