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3rd June 2016, 11:34 AM
Thread: Ebony Supplier in Brisbane
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If you're looking for Black Ebony, don't buy the...
If you're looking for Black Ebony, don't buy the Queens Ebony as linked above, Queens Ebony is better known as Pacific Blackwood, it's not an Ebony at all and is dark brown.
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7th May 2014, 10:04 AM
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It's been about a year since I put it together so...
It's been about a year since I put it together so my memory may be off, but I think the spindle on my radial saw had size options in form of a step down? It is an older saw.
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I haven't been to this forum for maybe a year or...
I haven't been to this forum for maybe a year or more, but it appears I missed out on some excitement.
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7th May 2014, 09:53 AM
Thread: fret slotting - cheapo table saw.
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I had a similar setup to what simso described...
I had a similar setup to what simso described having, a compound mitre saw that I adapted a stewmac mitre box to fit.
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8th October 2012, 11:08 AM
Thread: Milling a log / Ballarat area
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Thanks again issatree, Brian was very helpful.
Thanks again issatree, Brian was very helpful.
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8th October 2012, 10:31 AM
Thread: Milling a log / Ballarat area
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Issatree: thankyou, I will call this number. ...
Issatree: thankyou, I will call this number.
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7th October 2012, 11:27 AM
Thread: Milling a log / Ballarat area
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Milling a log / Ballarat area
I have an old log from a ash tree that was on my parents property where i grew up. Its been laying in my shed for approx six years.
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4th September 2012, 12:57 AM
Thread: Superstar build x 2!!
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This pic shows the guard I was talking about. ...
This pic shows the guard I was talking about.
I used this and the steel wood to scrub the clear off the fretwire after the clear had cured. I had done the majority of the fretwork prior to paint... -
1st September 2012, 01:27 AM
Thread: Superstar build x 2!!
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Well it's a matter of opinion If you do it...
Well it's a matter of opinion
If you do it before hand you have the jon of getting the metal shavings out of the maple before paint
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31st August 2012, 02:10 AM
Thread: Superstar build x 2!!
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If you look at my blackwood build thread below, I...
If you look at my blackwood build thread below, I used a maple board and just sprayed two or three really thin coats of 2k.
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27th August 2012, 11:25 AM
Thread: who makes their own rdius sand blocks
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Slightly off topic, but if you plan on making...
Slightly off topic, but if you plan on making some you may be interested.
For years I have used the 6" long timber radius blocks, however earlier thus year I swapped to the stewmac aluminum one... -
25th August 2012, 11:00 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Yeah - I have a self confessed habit of that with...
Yeah - I have a self confessed habit of that with reverse headstocks! I'll look through a rack of guitars I've strung up and some will be right and others will be done whilst I was brain dead and...
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22nd August 2012, 10:49 PM
Thread: LMI Trussrods
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Even if they are the same I've always found the...
Even if they are the same I've always found the postage from LMII to be excessive and AL is always reasonable. UPS vs USPS I think
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22nd August 2012, 10:55 AM
Thread: LMI Trussrods
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I've tried nearly all the major rods and the...
I've tried nearly all the major rods and the market and believe the allied lutherie ones to be the best. I always buy those in the batches of 12+ to get them discount.
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19th August 2012, 11:54 AM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Finally a day that's not raining - I got some...
Finally a day that's not raining - I got some snap shots:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p541/searlsguitars/023/IMG_3282small.jpg
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16th August 2012, 01:55 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Electronics and Assembly stage: ...
Electronics and Assembly stage:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p541/searlsguitars/023/IMG_3247small.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p541/searlsguitars/023/IMG_3253small.jpg
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4th August 2012, 01:41 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Clear coat update. I sanded the last lot of...
Clear coat update.
I sanded the last lot of clear back to 600 grit, then airhosed and prepsolled the entire thing before shooting another few layers of clear yesterday.
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30th July 2012, 01:29 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Plexiglass day. I had the router set up from...
Plexiglass day.
I had the router set up from copying/combining some new templates, so at the same time I ran off a couple cavity covers in transparent black 4mm perspex.
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28th July 2012, 03:13 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Four coats of clear. I'll let this hang for a...
Four coats of clear. I'll let this hang for a week before block sanding back, then I'll spray another couple coats of clear.
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28th July 2012, 01:51 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Second coat of clear, the timber is just soaking...
Second coat of clear, the timber is just soaking it all up, looks like it may take four coats at this stage:
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28th July 2012, 01:40 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Today: Hole drilling: ...
Today:
Hole drilling:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p541/searlsguitars/023/IMG_3048small.jpg
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23rd July 2012, 03:35 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Knob recessing and cavity control steps. Most...
Knob recessing and cavity control steps.
Most people like to do all routing before they carve a guitar - but I like to do routing towards the end of the build as this way I can freehand carve... -
21st July 2012, 12:51 AM
Thread: Recessing control knobs
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Tomorrow I'll be doing this, I'll take pics and...
Tomorrow I'll be doing this, I'll take pics and post them in the tassy blackwood thread.
I drill the hole the size of the bearing that is at the the of the bit, which is just a curved router but.... -
20th July 2012, 05:24 PM
Thread: Recessing control knobs
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I've just used the drill press as its easier and...
I've just used the drill press as its easier and I can see clearly without having try look through the router base.
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20th July 2012, 04:16 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Todays mission was to fix up all the floyd route...
Todays mission was to fix up all the floyd route and carve the top.
Flap disk - freehand lines to guide me where to carve. I really need to make a template for that!
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16th July 2012, 01:11 AM
Thread: Superstar build x 2!!
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You have access to CNC ... Very lucky. Even if...
You have access to CNC ... Very lucky. Even if it's only for the templates, that's still a giant help.
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14th July 2012, 03:21 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Then repeat: ...
Then repeat:
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14th July 2012, 02:57 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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I then trim the tang so it'll clear the binding:...
I then trim the tang so it'll clear the binding:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p541/searlsguitars/023/IMG_2899small.jpg
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14th July 2012, 02:50 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Fretwork. I start by angling the tops of the...
Fretwork.
I start by angling the tops of the fret slots with a file. Only just slightly.
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14th July 2012, 02:46 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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The radius. You want it to be straight before...
The radius.
You want it to be straight before radiusing, otherwise your fret mill is going to be extreme.
First I gently clamp the headstock with the neck resting in a caul and check with a... -
14th July 2012, 09:26 AM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Factory guitar finishes won't be 2k so it's not a...
Factory guitar finishes won't be 2k so it's not a fair comparison. 2k is too time consuming for them to use. Too expensive.
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14th July 2012, 12:45 AM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Most "cheapo" guitars with a gloss finish the...
Most "cheapo" guitars with a gloss finish the necks are shyte, I agree. My ealier necks I oiled (by choice). Since then I've learned a lot about painting and finishing. I paint all my necks now.
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13th July 2012, 06:35 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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No probs. I was just stirring. Theres a whole...
No probs. I was just stirring. Theres a whole trend at the moment of oiled guitars - it anoys the hell out of me.
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13th July 2012, 04:25 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Oil? OIL ?? - You're banned from this thread!...
Oil? OIL ?? - You're banned from this thread! hahahaha
I don't oil guitars. It's my personal belief oiling guitars is for those too lazy or unskilled enough to learn how to paint. Also - it makes... -
13th July 2012, 01:48 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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After finishing shaping the heel of the neck...
After finishing shaping the heel of the neck (reshaping to bolt on heel) I noticed that I'd damaged the binding. Bugger.
Heat gun and paint scraper and about 30-60 seconds later it looks like... -
12th July 2012, 01:29 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Bit more catching up today: I cut the heel...
Bit more catching up today:
I cut the heel back on the neck to turn it onto a bolt on rather than a set neck.
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p541/searlsguitars/023/IMG_2870small.jpg
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12th July 2012, 10:10 AM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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I know what you mean. I seem to go through router...
I know what you mean. I seem to go through router bits like they're free or something. I prefer new to re sharpened.
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11th July 2012, 04:28 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Baby steps on this one as I've had another guitar...
Baby steps on this one as I've had another guitar in paint stages, meaning I've had to not do woodwork on those days.
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9th July 2012, 03:47 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Just a quick teaser pic of where it's at now: ...
Just a quick teaser pic of where it's at now:
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9th July 2012, 10:56 AM
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Tip with this glue: less is less! Use just a...
Tip with this glue: less is less!
Use just a bit more than you would if it was wood glue or you'll be re doing it. It's very runny and very sticky. -
8th July 2012, 02:28 PM
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I use this on all plastic type binding. I buy it...
I use this on all plastic type binding. I buy it froma local perspex distributor so you can most likely get it local to yourself.
STEWMAC.COM : Weld-On Cement -
8th July 2012, 12:15 AM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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It's tempting to do a truss rod slot in one pass...
It's tempting to do a truss rod slot in one pass - but do it in two smaller passes.
Also - I've noticed (and I only did this once) theres a right and wrong direction to push the neck into the... -
7th July 2012, 06:20 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Today I decided to route the neck pocket so I...
Today I decided to route the neck pocket so I could carve more on=f te actual neck back to the heel area.
Should have stayed in bed. Router bit #1 came loose from the collet. Titan Collets are a... -
3rd July 2012, 01:47 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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I haven't got much done on this today as I've...
I haven't got much done on this today as I've been working on another two guitars this morning, but I managed to get the neck rough carved.
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1st July 2012, 07:59 PM
Thread: Paul Gilbert Tour
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More than that, heres a quote they'd made public:...
More than that, heres a quote they'd made public:
The last I heard (on another forum) was they found two guys driving the Chevy Blazer. They were arrested and they also found the hybrid... -
30th June 2012, 07:08 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Then I moved to the body: First pass on the...
Then I moved to the body:
First pass on the router table:
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30th June 2012, 07:02 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Put in a bit of time today. First job, square...
Put in a bit of time today.
First job, square off a line where the nut and fingerboard will meet:
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29th June 2012, 06:43 PM
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Exactly as both have described above. I use a...
Exactly as both have described above.
I use a 12" long drill bit. Make sure to keep pulling it out to remove the excess or the bit will seaze up on you. I've had one break and when it did the... -
29th June 2012, 02:32 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Blackwood Superstrat (SS6)
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Back from the shop - bandsaw blade on and setup ...
Back from the shop - bandsaw blade on and setup
Check out the burnt cut from the old blade and the fresh cut from the new blade, makes so much difference it's not funny and for only $27.00 I wish... -
29th June 2012, 01:39 PM
Thread: Best way to rout soft 'wooly' timber?
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What he said... This is the last body I ever...
What he said...
This is the last body I ever tried a single pass on - I've always done several passes since this.
Notioce the tearout? Do I have to point it out? This went flying across my...