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3rd July 2022, 06:22 PM #1Novice
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Free Stuff for a budding luthier
Hi Guys, I don't post often, but when I have, I've received nothing but great advice & generosity, so now it's time to pay it forward. (Looking at you, Trong, thanks once more).
I have a variety of jigs, bibs & bobs to give away to a keen beginner in acoustic luthiery. I have no further use for them, as I am concentrating on solid body electric guitars now. They are as follows
a Spanish Solera with adjustable cork-lined blocks
a variety of templates for bodies, braces & necks
a 2-part external mould
spool clamps & support blocks
a large-diameter steel pipe for side bending when heated
stainless steel sprung pegs for binding/ purfling/attaching linings
a 12mm plywood insulated steam box, long enough for sides, complete with a wallpaper steamer "kettle" & long hose
full-size plans for a "Fox"-style side bending jig plus lead screw, HD springs & eye plates
a fully-assembled LMI/Robbie O'Brien neck joint jig, with router templates for dovetail or straight mortise & tenon.
2 very comprehensive acoustic guitar building books, with full full-size plans, by Alex Willis & Jonathan Kinkead (both British luthiers)
"Buyer" collects from my place on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. I believe forum rules require you to communicate via this thread, prior to sending a PM. I'm happy to be guided by the moderators in this regard. Please respect my wish that this gear goes to someone starting out in this great craft, who's maybe a bit short on cash, but long on enthusiasm.
Cheers to all, Gezdog
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9th October 2022, 02:25 PM #2Intermediate Member
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Hello Gezdog,
Thank you for this generous offer. I am starting out in luthier, have made one acoustic under expert guidance, and starting on another.
Per forum rules, I believe I am required to say "I'll take it"
I'll take it
- The Robbie O'Brien / LMI neck joint jig and templates
- Spool clamps and support blocks.
I would love some of the other stuff (Solera with cork blocks and the plans and parts for Fox side-bending jig) but I probably should not be too greedy and abuse your offer.
What would be next steps?
Kind regards
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9th October 2022, 02:57 PM #3
Spool clamps are SO EXCELLENT.
What a fantastic give-away.
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9th October 2022, 10:03 PM #4Novice
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Hi CeeTee, thank you for your message. You’re welcome to anything that you can possibly use, as an encouragement in your nascent hobby/soon to be obsession! Please PM me for address details & contact number. Best wishes, Gezdog
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9th October 2022, 10:04 PM #5Novice
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Also, thanks for your encouragement, WoodPixel!
Gezdog
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9th October 2022, 11:40 PM #6Intermediate Member
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10th October 2022, 12:45 AM #7
I think if OP is ok with it, take everything, esp the solera, patterns and bendy pipe.
You never know how your journey progresses. Someone has already taken the time to gather some good resources, so why reinvent that wheel?
It feels greedy, but I've often given away collections to budding newbies. If they are boosted up by it, then the world has improved.
If one doesn't find the gift useful, then regift it onwards.
Btw, those books would be mighty good, but the terms were collection 😭😭😭
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10th October 2022, 09:25 AM #8Intermediate Member
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16th October 2022, 12:52 PM #9
Please take it all. If you find you don't use some of it I might be keen to take it off your hands later.
I'm just a startled bunny in the headlights of life. L.J. Young.
We live in a free country. We have freedom of choice. You can choose to agree with me, or you can choose to be wrong.
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17th October 2022, 04:36 PM #10Intermediate Member
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All items collected today. Thanks Gezdog, great equipment well made, and very generous with time and this offer - all very much appreciated.
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