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1st March 2016, 11:25 PM
Thread: Benedetto Archtop build
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What timbers have you selected Steve? I know a...
What timbers have you selected Steve? I know a few people that have built them.
I have made an Archtop, and have begun shaping a Benedetto. I have been lucky to have been able to borrow a set of... -
23rd September 2015, 09:22 PM
Thread: My latest guitar
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I've never used precut fret lengths, always use...
I've never used precut fret lengths, always use long pieces that I cut to length. For fretboard with binding, you then need a modified nibler and or files.
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3rd April 2015, 07:20 AM
Thread: Finishing neck
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I always mask off the fretboard before spraying...
I always mask off the fretboard before spraying using blue low tack painters tape. I run it down the side then fold over the top. After spraying 3 coats I remove the tape and rub down the edge with...
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29th March 2015, 07:40 AM
Thread: Pix of my Quilts
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I like them a lot as well Bronnie, showed the...
I like them a lot as well Bronnie, showed the wife the pics (also a quilter, teddy bear maker, etc) who said stunning. She wanted an old ladder to hang a few on, but I made a ladder type frame that...
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31st December 2014, 08:41 AM
Thread: Plexiglas as a timber stabiliser
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My neighbor in Mackay showed me his timber...
My neighbor in Mackay showed me his timber coating made from white polystyrene foam, dissolved in thinners until it turns to a liquid. He told me to add foam until it becomes a paint type liquid and...
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11th December 2014, 10:35 PM
Thread: Digital vernier calipers
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I have2 old style gauges that I started with, but...
I have2 old style gauges that I started with, but the digital are great as described. I have looking for one with a physical Off switch.
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29th November 2014, 05:14 PM
Thread: Plastic fuel tank repair.
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Rob, I do agree if the crack is long this would...
Rob, I do agree if the crack is long this would be a challenge. I had never viewed any YouTube of this until today. I have a flat bit. I had a single hole with a dent and a few short cracks radiating...
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29th November 2014, 05:57 AM
Thread: Plastic fuel tank repair.
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I repaired a tank because a replacement was not...
I repaired a tank because a replacement was not available for a long time and the car was needed.
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13th November 2014, 09:36 PM
Thread: Vacuum pump for veneer press
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I have an old fridge pump. I have used one...
I have an old fridge pump. I have used one before, and it does a good job
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11th October 2014, 08:25 PM
Thread: Silky Oak for a good home
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Hi I know a pensioner who gave some NSW Red cedar...
Hi I know a pensioner who gave some NSW Red cedar he cut down. He lives south side and was a tree feller for many years. I can attempt to get him interested as he has a sizable shed with space for...
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3rd January 2014, 04:17 PM
Thread: Hi from a bit north of Brisbane
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Hi from a bit north of Brisbane
Hi, I'm Mike and work as an electronics technician and long time lurker on the forum, then joined but never posted. I've made several pieces of furniture over the years and attempted wood turning...