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by CNCWorksNZ
Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:12 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The Ukulele workshop manual
Replies: 26
Views: 30359

Re: The Ukulele workshop manual

So impressed with the E-Pub, I've gone and bought the physical Book as well ...

For those of you who want to save a Dollar or two, The Book Depository Sells 'The Book' with free Shipping.
From Amazon it would have cost 1/2 the price of the Book just to get it sent to New Zealand.

Murray.
by CNCWorksNZ
Sat Nov 16, 2019 8:31 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bending Sides issue
Replies: 17
Views: 28357

Re: Bending Sides issue

Dave M wrote:
Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:45 am
There is a useful current thread on bending on the OLF. -Bending Different species-
OLF?

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by CNCWorksNZ
Fri Nov 15, 2019 3:43 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bending Sides issue
Replies: 17
Views: 28357

Re: Bending Sides issue

It must be an epidemic. I hope you don't mind me posting in your thread Murray, but I had the same issue with some flame maple on a bending iron. I didn't soak, just spritzed it but I didn't use a steel slat on top as it was bending easily. Now I know to use the slat. So is there a way to flatten t...
by CNCWorksNZ
Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bending Sides issue
Replies: 17
Views: 28357

Re: Bending Sides issue

If you're bending around an internal mod then you need to apply heat over the entire side using a heat blanket on the outside or heat from bulbs on the inside (ie fox style bender). I used the Heat Gun from both sides. As the Fox Bender only heats from one side I would expect the same issue? I'm wo...
by CNCWorksNZ
Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:15 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bending Sides issue
Replies: 17
Views: 28357

Bending Sides issue

Hi Guys, first time trying to bend Sides using a Mold. I've bent Sides on a Pipe before, but this is the first try at this method. These are for a Baritone Ukulele and are 75mm wide X 1.8mm thick, and are of New Zealand Tawa, (a native Hardwood). I soaked them in very hot Water for about 3 minutes t...
by CNCWorksNZ
Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Acoustic Bridge Types ...
Replies: 9
Views: 9108

Re: Acoustic Bridge Types ...

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Thank you Ross, this is the conversation that I was trying to initiate ...

So far, I'm more persuaded to the 'Tied through Bridge' for better Mechanical Integrity.

Murray.
by CNCWorksNZ
Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:02 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Acoustic Bridge Types ...
Replies: 9
Views: 9108

Re: Acoustic Bridge Types ...

' Thanks for the thoughts Guys. They tend to follow my train of thinking as well. Maybe I should not have put 'Ukulele' in my previous Post, as I assume that the Mechanics would apply to any Stringed Instrument with these types of Bridges. Now ... about the difference with the 'Tailpiece' type, wher...
by CNCWorksNZ
Sat Nov 09, 2019 2:26 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Acoustic Bridge Types ...
Replies: 9
Views: 9108

Acoustic Bridge Types ...

. A query that may solicit some in-depth Comments, I hope. I'm building a Baritone Ukulele at present, (Instrument #13), and have noted that there are two distinct methods of constructing a Bridge for them. (Thanks Graeme McDonald for the Ukulele Book)! 1/ Classical Style, with the Strings tied off ...
by CNCWorksNZ
Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:33 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Cool machines
Replies: 9
Views: 11387

Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Cool machines

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That first Machine sure beats the way I'm doing it at present ...
by CNCWorksNZ
Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The Ukulele workshop manual
Replies: 26
Views: 30359

Re: The Ukulele workshop manual

mooshalah wrote:
Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:42 am
Thanks Murray.

On this basis, I've just purchased a copy.

Frank.
The only issue I have is with iTunes, trying to get the Publication onto my iPad! (Worst Program I've ever dealt with).
by CNCWorksNZ
Sat Oct 12, 2019 8:34 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: The Ukulele workshop manual
Replies: 26
Views: 30359

Re: The Ukulele workshop manual

Hi Frank,

I purchased On-Line last night and found that the Generic Version of the E-pub works on Win10 with no issues.

Murray.