Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Excellent timing Graham, I,m happy to proof read your knowledgeable " draft" versions per say, of the finer tiny instruments & any rope binding of coarse would an added treat

Gaz

Great looking instruments Jim, one lucky customer!!

Gaz

Excellent craftsmanship Jim, love the scalloped bridge, mild bling & clean fret board works well!!!
How are the 4th & 6th strings secured beneath the bridge...bead on end of string??

Gaz

Thanks for your informative tutes Steve.
What gram strength & clarity of HHG do you use for successful bridge glue ups?

Gaz

You could try, Gurian Instruments, Seattle, USA...I enjoy using their quality products & open minded approach to new design!

Gaz

I recently received a small package from Stew Mac $380 USD with NO GST violations,Thank you Mr Morrison.
Ordering a package thru Canada shortly, so will keep it under the grand mark to test the waters!!

Gaz

Food for thought Pat...Bill Pentz.com , some say fanatical but, how much is your life worth?? I'm setting up my extraction system with a 4hp motor & 150mm spiral metal ducting with fittings. Bill site is a lot too wade thru, but a great guide line. I applaud your Extraction ideals Cal, great job!!! ...

AWESOME! The French polish looks as deep as the Pacific ocean, love the segmented heel & deco slotted head!!
Great work Trent.

Gaz

Better late than never to ask, What did you use for kerfing material on this lil beauty please Peter?

Gaz

Ambrosia is a freaky piece of natural beauty, much like our Sassafras!!
Bedazzling bling box, Well crafted Allen!
What make of tuners are those?

Gaz

I very much enjoy your tute's, Master of nothing!
Vacuum clamping & hide glue are my next challenge, so I would appreciate your generous input tute!!
If I can learn something new from others point of view, then each day is enriched.

Thanks Steve.

Gaz

Tossing up between 150mm/6" and 200mm/8"... I suspect 150mm would do 99% of what I'd need it to do but there's always that temptation to go bigger for a little bit more. On the money Richard! If you prefer to size your own billeted timbers, then bigger is BETTER! I used my local turners club for som...

Your Poly paint expertise really pops our beautiful Australian timbers! Well done Allen!!
Intriguing nut & saddle colourings, is that natural bone??

Gaz

Thanks forum team, money well spent, happy to contribute to ANZLF'ers

Cheers,

Gaz

GREAT keeper Wayne!! funky town rosette & head stock...very unique!

Is the arm rest pinned or magnetized to top??

I have a Baritone project in mind, fully Huon, similar to a Tassy guitarist build, Cary Lewincamp.
Did you keep the Huon top a tad thicker than say Sitka??

Cheers,

Gaz

G'Day Nicco,

You could try your local go to man Tim Spittle, at Australian Tonewoods, somewhere south of Perth!
An abundant variety of instrument timbers to suit your needs & a good bloke too deal with.

Look forward to pic's of the build.

Gaz

G'day fella's...Dust EXTRACTION is the KEY!! A number of years back,my daily grind was contract boilermaking at a sugar mill, beside the mill is a co-generation plant & to the South east corner a 5 acre timber crush yard which fueled the generator boilers. On a good S. east windy day the sawdust par...

Bloody good job Allen, not too fussed on the full gloss finish, I think your Satin gloss pops that beautiful timber better, but hey, the customer knows best!!
How did you bend that curly Babinga, side mold or hot iron?

Gaz

Mother nature at her best!!, beautiful colours Pete,will make many Ukulele top, back & side sets

How long must we salivate before these are air dried?
In anticipation!

AWESOME Olive set ,the sides to the end graft are a mirrored landscape setting...well almost!

Good choice with the Gidgee.

Fine looking Tenor Alan!!

Gaz

If this little beaudy is anything like it's over sea's twin, then the voice would be ' Rich, full body sustain, exploding with enthusiasm'.

The'5P Rules' well applied....Tight lines Allen!!!!

Gaz

Monumental effort!!.....SUPERB comes to mind, requesting a sound play of this little beaudy.

Well done!

Gaz.

Interesting recycling rebuild Miguel, "It's all about the bass", are the bindings also from said chest of draws?

Well done!!



Gaz

Hi Nick, I'm interested in a few items! Pm sent.

Cheers,

Gaz

...STOP Nick, my belly hurts!!! I just spent the last 12 mths on a construction site at West Aus with a bunch of Kiwi's & bro's...indecisive lot at workings, but great to be around socially

Keep em coming!!!

Gaz