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by Craig
Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My first BANJO !!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 16666

Re: My first BANJO !!!!

Ron ,that banjo is killer :cl . The walnut burl really sets it off too. Nice looking finish .Is that your usual Tru-oil ?
by Craig
Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Rawhide
Replies: 6
Views: 5977

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 :?
by Craig
Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Zircote Tenor for Micheal
Replies: 9
Views: 9731

Re: Zircote Tenor for Micheal

superb :cl Another fantastic Uke Allen . Michael is going to be over the moon with this one
by Craig
Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:59 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A Tenor for Monty (Tiger Myrtle and WRC)
Replies: 15
Views: 16050

Re: A Tenor for Monty (Tiger Myrtle and WRC)

Allen ,that's an incredible uke :cl I'm not sure which feature I like best , the black binding or that killer scratch plate . Great instrument as usual Allen
by Craig
Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Saddles angled back
Replies: 23
Views: 17107

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...
by Craig
Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Saddles angled back
Replies: 23
Views: 17107

Re: Saddles angled back

by Craig
Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Saddles angled back
Replies: 23
Views: 17107

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...
by Craig
Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Saddles angled back
Replies: 23
Views: 17107

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
by Craig
Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Saddles angled back
Replies: 23
Views: 17107

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...
by Craig
Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Saddles angled back
Replies: 23
Views: 17107

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 ...
by Craig
Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Saddles angled back
Replies: 23
Views: 17107

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...
by Craig
Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:38 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: First guitar mistake -- I think
Replies: 20
Views: 19137

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...
by Craig
Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Finally....the experimental Macca!
Replies: 29
Views: 29931

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 :cl
by Craig
Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: bindings for soprano
Replies: 14
Views: 13841

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
by Craig
Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Progress on an 0-18
Replies: 17
Views: 13795

Re: Progress on an 0-18

Kim wrote:
Yeah she's a beauty Bob, can't wait for a sound report...
Likewise ..
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
by Craig
Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:52 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tool Review/Chisel Porn
Replies: 19
Views: 17064

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' :D

Harold and Saxon chisels . What a class act
by Craig
Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Re: Kerf Linings
Replies: 50
Views: 43021

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...
by Craig
Fri Nov 05, 2010 1:00 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Good Hide Glue Supplier in Australia?
Replies: 10
Views: 12629

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 ...
by Craig
Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:11 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Recordings of a couple of guitars
Replies: 8
Views: 6822

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.
by Craig
Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:42 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Acoustic/Electric Prototype
Replies: 22
Views: 16097

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 ?
by Craig
Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Tiger Myrtle Tenor Uke with Lattice Bracing
Replies: 24
Views: 19994

Re: Tiger Myrtle Tenor Uke with Lattice Bracing

Allen wrote:
Thanks everyone. I do hope that they impress the crowd.
I have absolutley no doubt about that Allen . Beautiful little instrument.
You're gonna be busy ! :lol:
Superb work as usual Allen
by Craig
Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:45 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: splitting your braces, recycled wood
Replies: 4
Views: 4819

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 ...
by Craig
Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:19 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Smallman style adjustable neck construction
Replies: 9
Views: 12440

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
by Craig
Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:18 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Smallman style adjustable neck construction
Replies: 9
Views: 12440

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...
by Craig
Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: small router/end mill bits
Replies: 49
Views: 37221

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...