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by Craig
Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:26 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Adjustable guitar complete
Replies: 39
Views: 36094

Re: Adjustable guitar complete

I'm only sorry I can't be of more help Martin . With French Polishing , it really is a case of " Being there" . I was fortunate during my Apprenticeship to have a French Polisher in our workshop which gave me 'hands on ' experience. . The more I play this guitar the better it's sounding. I'm finding...
by Craig
Sat Oct 08, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Adjustable guitar complete
Replies: 39
Views: 36094

Re: Adjustable guitar complete

Rod , Markus, ,Bob ,Colin and Bruce. Always means a lot to me getting compliments from those that share a similar passion ,, or should I say obsession. Many thanks guys and much appreciated. Hi Craig That is one lovely guitar and your detail work is immaculate. A couple of questions if you don't min...
by Craig
Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:03 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Adjustable guitar complete
Replies: 39
Views: 36094

Re: Adjustable guitar complete

That is a knock-out instrument Craig! That pull-in on the cutaway looks better than the "normal", subtle but definitely an enhancement. Difficult to tell from a pic, but almost a 90 degree? I take it you had to make a side mold specially for that side? Hi Colin , I played around with outline shapes...
by Craig
Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:18 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Adjustable guitar complete
Replies: 39
Views: 36094

Re: Adjustable guitar complete

Questions: 1. Was your french polishing schedule with the hard shellac the same as one would use for normal shellac? Could you indicate drying times between body and spiriting off sessions? Did you stiff off at all? 2. What method did you use to grain fill the hog? 3. What are your thoughts on ease...
by Craig
Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:18 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Adjustable guitar complete
Replies: 39
Views: 36094

Re: Adjustable guitar complete

Am I the only one left wondering how the hell you kept those mitres so nice after bending? I would have thought that wood with that type of figure would want to move all over the place on you. Wonder no more Allen . As I said in an above post . I stacked the two pieces on a shooting board . Planed ...
by Craig
Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:40 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Adjustable guitar complete
Replies: 39
Views: 36094

Re: Adjustable guitar complete

Congrats Craig, Stunning peice of Timber , treated just right, I'm in awe at your skills, that Mitre on the Cutaway is perfect ! :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl Can't wait to see how you top that!. Appreciate those kind words Paul . I'm not sure how I'm going to top that either ,,yet :lol: Careful plan...
by Craig
Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My First Nylon.
Replies: 15
Views: 14839

Re: My First Nylon.

Congrats on completing such a wonderful guitar Paul . Not often we see a florentine on a classical , but why not ?.
Your Smallman meets Gore bracing set-up looks interesting . Wish I could hear it ,or better still ,play it. Love the wood choices too. Blondes have more fun right ?? Great work Paul.
by Craig
Fri Oct 07, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Adjustable guitar complete
Replies: 39
Views: 36094

Re: Adjustable guitar complete

Couldn't you have got a bit of Spruce with a bit more silking in it though? :lol: :lol: Fantastic job Craig :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl Thanks a heap Nick and yes that spruce ( Sitka ) is a mind blower . A huge thanks to Gerard Gilet who hand selected it for me many moons ago.That silking was more noti...
by Craig
Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Adjustable guitar complete
Replies: 39
Views: 36094

Re: Adjustable guitar complete

Craig what an absolute Ripper of a guitar !!!!! the design, choice of timbers and craftsmanship is amazing !!!! you can't just post a gem like this without some specs or info!!!! Cheers, Christian. Onya Christian. O.K. a little more .... The finish is french polished Shellac ( hardened shellac ) I ...
by Craig
Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:14 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Adjustable guitar complete
Replies: 39
Views: 36094

Re: Adjustable guitar complete

[quote="Kim"] Now please, give us 'all' the details 8) Many thanks John ,Martin, Alan, Kim and Allen. "All the Details " you say......... well that may take some time , but I'll make a bit of a start. I bought the wood as Pommele figured African Mahogany . I thought it was busy enough on it's own wi...
by Craig
Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:29 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Adjustable guitar complete
Replies: 39
Views: 36094

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by Craig
Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:01 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Blackwood and Engleman
Replies: 13
Views: 11135

Re: Blackwood and Engleman

Wow Rod .!! Incredible work . Like others, I like the look of that tail graft and look forward to seeing it with your Art Deco type tail piece . All very tasty indeed . Great work mate .
Rod don't need no stinkin CNC :D
by Craig
Fri Aug 19, 2011 7:49 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: I've been busy
Replies: 11
Views: 12853

Re: I've been busy

Superb and elegant work as always Peter . Two beautiful instruments. Love the idea of an adjustable bridge and just read up on your modifications to the Brekke . All very interesting and informative . Thanks
by Craig
Fri Aug 19, 2011 7:42 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: And now for something completely different
Replies: 148
Views: 103268

Re: And now for something completely different

:shock: Awesome work as usual Nick . I remember being blown away by your Maccaferri build , and now this,,,,, way too cool mate .

Bravo :cl
by Craig
Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How to determine runout in spruce top billets
Replies: 31
Views: 35127

Re: How to determine runout in spruce top billets

kiwigeo wrote:Wheres the binding???? :?

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by Craig
Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:34 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: How to determine runout in spruce top billets
Replies: 31
Views: 35127

Re: How to determine runout in spruce top billets

I was thrilled with this soundboard when it revealed so much silking. Not surprisingly ,it's a master set of Sitka . Now that it has finish on ,it displays no colour change between the bookmatched halves indicating little to no runout so maybe Mr. Fuch is correct.
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by Craig
Fri May 13, 2011 3:56 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Guitar sized Heat Blanket & Ukes Query
Replies: 29
Views: 20928

Re: Guitar sized Heat Blanket & Ukes Query

I have a "Protherm " blanket ( from John Hall USA ) It's 1080 watts. The instructions say : To avoid damage to the Silicone Rubber Multi-use Heater : Never operate the heater without an appropriate heat sink . The heater should not be mounted free standing in air. When I've used it to bend a short p...
by Craig
Sat May 07, 2011 8:36 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Place your bids!!
Replies: 56
Views: 38218

Re: Place your bids!!

Mmmm. that's got my mouth watering Kim :lol:

$920
by Craig
Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tool Time
Replies: 29
Views: 30001

Re: Tool Time

That's a snecking good job there Kim ( and Rob ) . A plane to use and enjoy for your lifetime and others to follow. A lot of work , but well worth the effort.It'll put a smile on your dial each time you pick it up.
Love the chisels too , ya lucky bugger. What a bargain !
by Craig
Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:03 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Uncoiling fretwire
Replies: 12
Views: 18082

Re: Uncoiling fretwire

Has anybody complained about how difficult it is to open and shut that sliding door now Craig? Jim Well, yeah , there is a bit of that, now you mention it Jim, but more importantly ,may also explain why the mudguards fell off the car :roll: :lol: Inlay is on the back Martin ,,,,,,,,,,like you didn'...
by Craig
Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:14 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Go Bars
Replies: 52
Views: 36348

Re: Go Bars

Graham McDonald wrote: dowel from Bunnies works fine, too

That's all I've ever used . I prefer to use the 8mm dowel. Tas. Oak. I can't remember ever breaking one . Everyone knows they send all the dowel with runout to Adelaide Martin :wink:
by Craig
Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Uncoiling fretwire
Replies: 12
Views: 18082

Re: Uncoiling fretwire

G'day Nick, and everybody ,, it's been a while .. Quite a few years ago I made a little fret bending jig much like the StewMac one . Here it is : The wheels are made from 2 mudguard washers and a smaller washer between them. The white nylon ones are door runners and so won't mar the wire call61.jpg ...
by Craig
Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:35 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: wayne henderson - luthier
Replies: 4
Views: 5387

Re: wayne henderson - luthier

Most probably know of him because of the Clapton Guitar book, where he was supposedly commisioned by Clapton to build him a guitar. The book seemed to give him instant recognition and fame . To his credit , and from what I've read ,he hasn't increased his prices too dramatically, despite his now wor...
by Craig
Tue Feb 22, 2011 6:52 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: ANOTHER big earthquake in Christchurch
Replies: 94
Views: 66905

Re: ANOTHER big earthquake in Christchurch

Tragic and shocking news . I'm watching the horror of this on the news in almost disbelief . All our thoughts are with you Nick , and not forgetting Graham Wardrop , another Christchurch resident. I'm almost sure Martin mentioned his father is in the Lyttleton area . I hope I'm wrong about that
by Craig
Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Endpin and bridge pin supply
Replies: 39
Views: 25447

Re: Endpin and bridge pin supply

Peter , I've done them in the drillpress . I didn't inlay shell in these ones ( brass and Ebony ) but the idea remains the same. I've drilled a hole ( smaller than the pin) in the middle of the vice wooden jaws . Align this hole to the chuck with the drill bit. That will centre your hole in the pin ...