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by Localele
Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cheap Thermostat AND Timer for a Fox Side Bender.
Replies: 13
Views: 13354

Re: Cheap Thermostat AND Timer for a Fox Side Bender.

I would be worried about the fat from the chicken getting into the timber of the side set and making it harder to French Polish.
by Localele
Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:46 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: A question for Trev
Replies: 10
Views: 8429

Re: A question for Trev

Hi Trevor, What percentage of stiffness do you think to CF adds roughly? Are we talking 10 to 15% of more?
My thought being that adding some height to the braces (10 to15%) and then tap tuning the top should work fine without the added complexity of the CF.
by Localele
Mon Oct 24, 2011 4:21 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Planing soundboards just got easier
Replies: 1
Views: 2928

Planing soundboards just got easier

I think this could revolutionise small builders who have trouble with hand planes. Seems to be even faster than a wide belt sander and probably gives a better finish. You'll have to follow the link as I can't work out how to embed the movie. http://youtu.be/SiQiyXLv8E8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
by Localele
Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:04 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Baritone Uke bridge compensation
Replies: 10
Views: 11794

Re: Baritone Uke bridge compensation

In Stewmacs defence here is a copy of the Fret Position calculator printout clearly showing where to measure to. For myself I would have used the metric version to make the measuring easier.This gives a result of :Ukulele - Non-compensated bridge - 510.9972 mm (±0.5mm) 20" fret scale. I would read t...
by Localele
Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:16 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Baritone Uke bridge compensation
Replies: 10
Views: 11794

Re: Baritone Uke bridge compensation

Hi Cactus, Using Stewmacs compensation will be a good starting point. Depending on the width of your saddle (3mm ?) it should give you enough to get it playing fine. Remember that it is only a starting point and when taken to the N''th degree compensation is only exact for a given set of strings.Cha...
by Localele
Tue Nov 30, 2010 6:33 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The Traveller
Replies: 7
Views: 8031

Re: The Traveller

Looks nice Richard. With that short scale lengths you might find it interesting to try some "Nashville Tuning".
by Localele
Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:00 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Zircote Tenor for Micheal
Replies: 9
Views: 9727

Re: Zircote Tenor for Micheal

Rough as Guts.Your letting the team down mate. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Localele
Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:18 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A guitar reconstruction
Replies: 6
Views: 8016

Re: A guitar reconstruction

Pretty standard set. When I look at multi-scale guitars they look as if they would need a bigger span of gauges to get the right sound.Optical illusion.
by Localele
Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:16 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: A guitar reconstruction
Replies: 6
Views: 8016

Re: A guitar reconstruction

Very nice Dave.Sometimes it is good for the soul to DO something for yourself.Love the soundtrack to go with it. What string gauges have you used across the set?
by Localele
Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:49 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Time to buy my first router - Any tips
Replies: 41
Views: 36977

Re: Time to buy my first router - Any tips

It's an American model and probably not available here.
by Localele
Wed Nov 10, 2010 6:20 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Electricity converson from the States
Replies: 47
Views: 37335

Re: Electricity converson from the States

I can't imagine you will even get close to a reasonable price to ship one saw over. Bearing in mind that most of the saws in the US come out of China and Taiwan and are available here in different colours it would seem to be easier to buy one here.
by Localele
Wed Nov 10, 2010 3:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Extreme Build in finland...
Replies: 3
Views: 4048

Re: Extreme Build in finland...

Not all that unusual over that way John. That is a factory built "IKEA GO-DECK BAR STOOL".Pretty common and probably in the catalogue somewhere.
There always seem to be SMILEY faces at the end of a uke school.Congrats Pete. :) :) :) :) :)
by Localele
Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:39 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: First guitar mistake -- I think
Replies: 20
Views: 19130

Re: First guitar mistake -- I think

Just relax Paul, it will all come together and you might be surprised how good it sounds. No.1 rule is to not point out any flaws to the general public when they are having a look. It is quite alright to do it here even with photos but not to the great unwashed who haven't experienced the agony and ...
by Localele
Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:01 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Archie's No4
Replies: 12
Views: 13962

Re: Archie's No4

Love it. Been a bit keen on doing a 13 to the body myself after reading a heap of stuff about them a while back.
by Localele
Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:58 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Douglas fir for OM style guitar top?
Replies: 39
Views: 36955

Re: Douglas fir for OM style guitar top?

Also known over this way as O'Regon or "Irish Pine". I have some very close grain count stuff in the shed and thought it would make uke tops just haven't got around to it yet. Looks like one going in the next batch.
by Localele
Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:21 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Progress on an 0-18
Replies: 17
Views: 13793

Re: Progress on an 0-18

Will you use a screw to help hold the extension to the soundboard so it isn't floating.SS is always a good thing.
ON another topic , how goes the Mac?
by Localele
Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Progress on an 0-18
Replies: 17
Views: 13793

Re: Progress on an 0-18

What neck joint Bob?Dovetail or bolt on M&T?
by Localele
Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Planer vs sander thicknesser...
Replies: 31
Views: 27255

Re: Planer vs sander thicknesser...

It might be overkill but I love it.As a bloke who loves old cast iron that thing is pure porn and should go "Straight to the Poolroom". Even has a name that could send shivers down the spine of any neck within earshot.The HERCUS!
by Localele
Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:21 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Planer vs sander thicknesser...
Replies: 31
Views: 27255

Re: Planer vs sander thicknesser...

They are great machines and really quite accurate once set up properly. Cross grain sand for the most as it is easier on the machine and straighten up for the finish cuts. Good dust extraction is a must as these things produce a lot of fine dust.
by Localele
Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Understanding electronics in a guitar?
Replies: 77
Views: 47319

Re: Understanding electronics in a guitar? 1

Puff wrote:
I wondered if there was a degree of extracting the urine.
I have been reading this with interest and find that I now have to respond in a positive manner.Yes, Puff, there is indeed a degree of which you speak.
I hope this sheds some light on this lively debate.
by Localele
Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:17 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Understanding electronics in a guitar?
Replies: 77
Views: 47319

Re: Understanding electronics in a guitar? 2

Shit , Liam as I started to read that all my old Tech homework came flooding back and I thought you were going to set everyone straight . Your first paragraph was a cracker but when I hit the second one it all fell in a heap.
by Localele
Sun Nov 07, 2010 3:49 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Uncomfortably Stropless
Replies: 20
Views: 14006

Re: Uncomfortably Stropless

Hi Craig, Just be careful when stropping the back of the chisel as it is easy to round it over with the "give" in the leather .Light touch. For chisels I prefer to keep it touched up on the stone (6000 grit).Strops are better for knives where you strop both sides.
by Localele
Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:21 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Take two, Khaya senegalensis
Replies: 49
Views: 37777

Re: Take two, Khaya senegalensis

Hi Jim , It is also good to cover the stack with tin to keep the rain out but in your case you will need to keep it up high to stop the heat.Or stick in some sacrificial plywood as insulation.I also wrap shade cloth around stacks to stop the wind from whistling through and drying the surface too qui...
by Localele
Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:54 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tool Review/Chisel Porn
Replies: 19
Views: 17053

Re: Tool Review/Chisel Porn

Looks like a nice one Craig. Bit like the early Stanley 750 series socket chisels.The time spent fine tuning tools usually comes back in the better job you do when using same. I think it comes from understanding how it all works even with a simple tool like a chisel. This is the final re-constructed...
by Localele
Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tool Review/Chisel Porn
Replies: 19
Views: 17053

Re: Tool Review/Chisel Porn

From the hallowed pages of the 2010 Australian Quality Tools catalogue comes some more info for your perusal.If anyone would like a copy sent out free of charge let me know and I will post them out.
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