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    Cypress Pine finish to avoid cracking

    Recently I built a mitred Timber frame out of cypress Pine, I didn't realise just how much damage a bit of sun could do to cypress, but I do now, worked it out the hard way. Has anyone got any timber...
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    I could possibly go up to 6 mm and section a bit...

    I could possibly go up to 6 mm and section a bit out of the back, I might look into a mortise machine or drilling the bulk of it using a drill press and clean it up with a router.
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    Thanks Mark! The chain mortiser is quite...

    Thanks Mark! The chain mortiser is quite interesting, never seen anything like it before. Bit out of my price range though.

    If you google wedding guest book drop box Thylacene you will see what I...
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    Timber frame slot ideas and help

    Hello, I've attached images of a Timber frame I am building that will have a mdf back, glass front and a air gap in between of 4mm.i require a slot through an 80mm rail into the air gap. As you can...
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    Isn't think about that, I will give it a go,...

    Isn't think about that, I will give it a go, thanks for the idea!
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    But how would I do any shapes that aren't square?...

    But how would I do any shapes that aren't square? Like the white road or blue water? Tape would work well for the bit I've done though. You'll see what I mean if you look through the images, thanks...
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    Spray painting farm board with template

    Hello, I'm currently trying to make a kids toy farm board, I've attached images of one I made with a brush and taped up, I don't like using tape because it peels the acrylic paint off. So I made a...
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    Toy Barn, sorry, should have stated that in the...

    Toy Barn, sorry, should have stated that in the description, built out of 9mm ply
    :)
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    After a joining method for a barn

    Hello,

    I'm currently trying to build a barn, I'm building a prototype of something I can flat pack to people not willing to pay expensive freight prices and sent built for people that don't mind...
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    Thanks Alby, I bought a set of plans from...

    Thanks Alby, I bought a set of plans from Luthiers Supplies, the plans come complete with parts list and to scale drawing and what not.. I searched many things Sebastiaan, that search seemed obvious...
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    Good Guitar Kits

    I am wanting to buy a guitar kit, I have tried making a guitar, however its slightly tricky being my first time. Does anyone know where I can buy all the timber, plans and parts to build a guitar,...
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    I don't know a lot about timber, if i had to pick...

    I don't know a lot about timber, if i had to pick from the few timber's i know, it looks a lot like some ash i bought once, but that's just my guess.

    There is some people on this forum with years...
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    :o:o:o I tend to think people stick with what...

    :o:o:o

    I tend to think people stick with what they do the best, so if you built that router bench to that quality all i can say is you must be one sh..it hot Graphic Designer.

    Your quality for...
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    That's a good design Waldo, i like it :2tsup:...

    That's a good design Waldo, i like it :2tsup: Just looking at your sketch-up images, are you a joiner and shopfitter or a cabinet maker by trade?
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    That's out-standing craftsmanship Fletty, on...

    That's out-standing craftsmanship Fletty, on average how long does it to make each one?

    Just found the WIP, just about to read through it :2tsup:

    Great job

    Dave...
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    That's quiet interesting, and i must agree over...

    That's quiet interesting, and i must agree over the last 300 years all that changed was the design, from brand to brand, other than that a more common thing is the tickness of the blade down to the...
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    Hi, if you were to buy one how much would you be...

    Hi, if you were to buy one how much would you be prepared to spend? and how big o9f a work bench do you require around the router??

    Dave
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    Sounds really good, i will keep my eye out a an 8...

    Sounds really good, i will keep my eye out a an 8 string bridge, i see what you mean by 4 groups of 2 strings that are close together, where do you buy most of your parts?
  19. Thread: CNC or Not?

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    :U:U Thanks Jeff, its nice to know the supports...

    :U:U Thanks Jeff, its nice to know the supports there :U:U
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    Thanks Jeff, an extra long drill bit is not...

    Thanks Jeff, an extra long drill bit is not something i really took into consideration, but it would work.. And routing the body shape after all the pockets are done makes a great deal of sense,...
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    Bass or Guitar Jeff? And are you specifically...

    Bass or Guitar Jeff? And are you specifically after Chrome, black, gold or something else? I've had a look around for you and all i can't find much at all, but I'll keep looking :roll:. I did however...
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    Thanks John, as you said it would do fretboard...

    Thanks John, as you said it would do fretboard and inlays, but i still have to pay to have the machine, run the machine, and take time to program it, on second year apprentice wages this CANT be...
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    Guitar Body Chanels

    Hello everyone, hope your all well :D Just wondering how do most people to there body channels? For example a hole running through the body from the neck pickup, to the body pickup down to the main...
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    I know this was a long time ago now , thought i...

    I know this was a long time ago now , thought i might add something anyway, if you go:
    A+B+B+(C-A)xD
    E

    Where:
    A = String spread at nut
    C = String spread at bridge
    B =...
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    Hmm, that's a very interesting article Floody. ...

    Hmm, that's a very interesting article Floody.

    I'm investing in a a block of land and a shed at the moment, hope to own my own cnc one day, as said in that article it would be fantastic for...
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    Thanks again for your message earlier, it's...

    Thanks again for your message earlier, it's really got me thinking, it might have been just what i was looking for, i have definitely decided against a cnc for now however, i enjoy my handmade work a...
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    I'd say you're looking into the words to much and...

    I'd say you're looking into the words to much and not the message I'm trying to pass along...

    But yes, i see what you're saying...
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    Wow, thank you rhoads, that's excellent insight....

    Wow, thank you rhoads, that's excellent insight. I do understand that nothing ever comes easy so i am prepared to work for what i want.

    "I won't build a guitar for someone else, unless I would...
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    Thanks for all your great replies people, very...

    Thanks for all your great replies people, very helpful indeed,just be certain again, i wouldn't start a business out of it, i am a second year apprentice cabinet maker, joiner and shopfitter, i love...
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    Threaded Inserts

    Hello everyone, i was just wondering if anyone knew where i could get threaded inserts that took a screw instead of a more common bolt? I want to put them in my guitar where the battery compartment...
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    Your welcome :roll: I just read your little...

    Your welcome :roll:

    I just read your little comment thing: "Never criticise Australia Post. One day they might find out where you live" ,,, Maybe me laugh for some time :U:U

    Dave

    PS, you...
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    Jeff, I like the sounds of the neck, sounds like...

    Jeff, I like the sounds of the neck, sounds like a really good idea, especially with the tilt function, i look forward to seeing another build from you sometime, i like your work, its of high...
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    Hello Jeff, i must say, you've got me inspired, i...

    Hello Jeff, i must say, you've got me inspired, i always wanted to make a hollow body guitar and was never sure about it, but now i think i could do it, and i make build it in to my second guitar.
    ...
  34. Thread: Cheapness

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    I started with MDF, it was just so easy to work...

    I started with MDF, it was just so easy to work with the first time around, just to give me some general ideas of buildings guitars, remember, nothing should ever go wrong if you build templates for...
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    Did you end up finding all the answers you need mate? If not what are you still stuck on?
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    I got mine from element11, i get all my...

    I got mine from element11, i get all my electrical from someone who actually knows what they're dealing, i paid about $14 for mine, you get what you pay for i suppose, if your going to do it, may as...
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    Legend, that looks amazing Jeff... Few questions,...

    Legend, that looks amazing Jeff... Few questions, what sort of timber did you use? Also, how did you go making it hollow, was it difficult or done by cnc? And how does it sounds?

    Did you look on...
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    haha, i did originally look at eBay Steve and...

    haha, i did originally look at eBay Steve and than it occurred to me that you may be talking about something else, so i searched Google for it instead :B , just had a look for luthierman7, he does...
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    Righto, looks really good, well done..

    Righto, looks really good, well done..
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    Your work is incredible, you should be pleased,...

    Your work is incredible, you should be pleased, just out of interest, do you do many commercial jobs?

    I have never done anything with air-brushing, however we have a spray booth at work when we...
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    That looks pretty awesome , did you make the...

    That looks pretty awesome , did you make the handle for it as well or was that and add on from something already made?
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    Hello Steve, never heard of flea bay before,...

    Hello Steve, never heard of flea bay before, interesting site however if it this one: Home

    I cant say I've ever bought a guitar neck before, if i was to buy one but it would probably be from eBay....
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    Thanks guys for your input. I did have a look...

    Thanks guys for your input.

    I did have a look over the internet and various other sources John and i do believe i could make a profit out of a few different products and still provide cheaper...
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    CNC or Not?

    Hello, just have a quick random question for everyone, i am looking at buying a cnc router to router out guitars, for about 2000$ - 3000$, do you believe that there is an industry in guitar making...
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    Timber Suggestions

    Hi, i'm going to be making a guitar and i am after suggestion for what i should make the guitar out of, i was thinking maple for the body and mahogany for the neck, and ideas?

    Also, i plan on...
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    Yes Jeff ive decided to use a three way switch,...

    Yes Jeff ive decided to use a three way switch, thanks for all the help guys, i found what i am after :)
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    Wiring Diagrams

    Whats everyone's most preferred source for wiring diagrams?

    I am wiring up a guitar I've made, it will have two volume knobs and two tuning knobs for two humbuckers.

    I have had a look around...
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    Where did you get all the parts for the...

    Where did you get all the parts for the Grandfather clocks Bob?

    They look great to by the way..
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    Have you tried searching on google?

    Have you tried searching on google?
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