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29th June 2017, 02:35 PM
Thread: Repairing damaged chair carvings
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They are timber ... beech has been suggested. ...
They are timber ... beech has been suggested. There's actually evidence of past borer activity, but nothing active.
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28th June 2017, 08:41 AM
Thread: Repairing damaged chair carvings
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Thank you Canada! Ian ... there's a couple of...
Thank you Canada!
Ian ... there's a couple of chips and gouges that I'd considered filling with sawdust and expoxy, but I hadn't considered that for the top section. Are most epoxies created... -
27th June 2017, 03:58 PM
Thread: Repairing damaged chair carvings
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Thanks for the responses. Some answers in no...
Thanks for the responses. Some answers in no particular order:
The chairs came from a Sydney night club that closed due to the lockout laws. Chalk the damage up to drunken patrons.
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27th June 2017, 10:05 AM
Thread: Repairing damaged chair carvings
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Repairing damaged chair carvings
One of my sons bought a couple of chairs in poor condition that require extensive repair. The chairs don't warrant big money spent on them and I'd like to do some elements ourselves ... as little...
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21st March 2012, 08:53 PM
Thread: Luthiers! I need your help.
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If you take a look at this page you'll find plans...
If you take a look at this page you'll find plans and information on a whole range of instruments that might interest you.
But about a quarter of the way down you'll find plans for a cello.
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19th March 2012, 08:10 PM
Thread: Guitar plans and more
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Guitar plans and more
I don't understand Danish ... but I understand what is available on this site.
GitarreBassBau.de • Thema anzeigen - Schablonen und Zeichnungen • Gitarrenbau, Bassbau
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4th July 2011, 09:27 PM
Thread: Dean Razorback V 255 build
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You need pick-up rings for those humbuckers. ...
You need pick-up rings for those humbuckers. They don't screw into the wood ... those bolts you have screw into the sides / edge of the pick-up rings.
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25th March 2011, 10:38 AM
Thread: building a guitar book
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I cannot play a note ... on any instrument ......
I cannot play a note ... on any instrument ... and I've completed three builds which my much smarter, and musically-inclined kids love.
I've had a fourth build stagnating for a year or so and when... -
25th April 2010, 09:45 AM
Thread: I've spotted a typo- Do I win a Prize?
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Huh?? It's not ficksed ... it remains there as a...
Huh?? It's not ficksed ... it remains there as a special little quirk of this site.
:2tsup:
Lest We Forget
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8th February 2010, 08:42 PM
Thread: Thunderchild
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A beautiful bass ... thanks Bob.
A beautiful bass ... thanks Bob.
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8th February 2010, 11:01 AM
Thread: Musical Instrument Forum
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Is that thread such a bad thing? A serious...
Is that thread such a bad thing? A serious question was asked and a few members immediately jumped in with serious and helpful answers. It was after that it descended into (good-natured?) banter.
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8th February 2010, 10:54 AM
Thread: Musical Instrument Forum
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I'm happy to go with the prevailing view on this...
I'm happy to go with the prevailing view on this one, but I'm not sure that a chat-free forum is either possible or desirable.
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6th February 2010, 09:12 AM
Thread: Buying Fretwire
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Thanks Sebastiaan and Floody. I saw a site in...
Thanks Sebastiaan and Floody.
I saw a site in the UK with great prices on strings and I was going to buy up. I'll check this one out.
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6th February 2010, 09:09 AM
Thread: Evil Bay Bandsaw
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There's been a few of them listed. I'll keep...
There's been a few of them listed.
I'll keep watching and hopefully jump in on one at the right price.
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5th February 2010, 07:24 PM
Thread: Buying Fretwire
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Where do you get your strings from? Once you...
Where do you get your strings from?
Once you have a few builds ... and kids that like to freshen up their strings fairly regularly ... the cost of strings starts to add up :~ -
5th February 2010, 07:16 PM
Thread: Evil Bay Bandsaw
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I was watching this one ... plus a few other...
I was watching this one ... plus a few other Hafcos ... even checked the distance from my place to Lapstone on Google.
And then the price started shooting up :~
I'll keep watching it but with 3... -
3rd February 2010, 05:54 PM
Thread: 6 string + amp head build
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You're a machine Andy B ... looking good. ...
You're a machine Andy B ... looking good.
1. What's this "Chris" business? It's "Floody".
2. Where's my freakin' DVD Chris ... or Andy B???? One of you has it. I need to impress my... -
1st February 2010, 02:05 PM
Thread: Makore Set Neck
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Sorry it's taken me a little while to reply ......
Sorry it's taken me a little while to reply ... but I only just regained consciousness after fainting.
But ...
If there's no pics ... then it didn't happen!!
:q
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31st January 2010, 09:16 PM
Thread: Makore Set Neck
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I have nothing to contribute ... I'm just posting...
I have nothing to contribute ... I'm just posting so that I can see what Andy B changes my name to when he quotes me.
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30th January 2010, 09:13 PM
Thread: Makore Set Neck
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30th January 2010, 05:35 PM
Thread: Plans for First (tele-based) build
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I think it'll be worth the drive. Funnily...
I think it'll be worth the drive.
Funnily enough, Gilet's is only a pokey little industrial unit tucked away in a back street in Botany. But Gerard and his workers love what they do and are... -
30th January 2010, 04:47 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Tonewoods
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Great pics Bob ... keep 'em coming. I'll be...
Great pics Bob ... keep 'em coming. I'll be especially interested to see them being milled to usable pieces.
But that off-sider of yours looks like a no-hoper!?!?
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30th January 2010, 03:46 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Tonewoods
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:lolabove: :beer:A little too much of this...
:lolabove:
:beer:A little too much of this before posting eh Bob??
Me ... I'm drinking a soyacinno :~ :~ we've run out of milk!!!
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30th January 2010, 03:21 PM
Thread: Electric Violin
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Welcome aboard Mitch. I can't help you ... but...
Welcome aboard Mitch.
I can't help you ... but have you seen this thread?
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f98/violin-scratch-110427/
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30th January 2010, 03:18 PM
Thread: Plans for First (tele-based) build
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There's not much I can add kerodean the R3R...
There's not much I can add kerodean the R3R hasn't covered.
If you bought a student blank from Gilet. was it your intention to physically go there and buy it? If you can, I think it'd be a good... -
30th January 2010, 03:00 PM
Thread: Makore Set Neck
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My youngest son's name is Andrew and he's a ... ...
My youngest son's name is Andrew and he's a ...
... well he's a great kid actually.
BUT THAT'S NOT THE POINT!!!!
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29th January 2010, 07:30 PM
Thread: Bit of advice required
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I'll hold him Bob while you hit him!!! :doh:
I'll hold him Bob while you hit him!!!
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29th January 2010, 07:28 PM
Thread: Makore Set Neck
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And here I was telling everyone that you're a...
And here I was telling everyone that you're a no-good, stupid, ugly, damn punk, kid!!!
Turns out you're not stupid after all.
:;
Yeah ... I think there's a couple of Glenns around here.
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29th January 2010, 07:11 PM
Thread: Makore Set Neck
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Hmmmm ... if I didn't already know what my name...
Hmmmm ... if I didn't already know what my name is I'd have guessed "Peter" as well ... but no.
Ask Tat Freak what his guess is.
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29th January 2010, 07:00 PM
Thread: Bit of advice required
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Don't you just want to slap him!?!?!? :~
Don't you just want to slap him!?!?!?
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29th January 2010, 06:34 PM
Thread: Makore Set Neck
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David is my brother ... John is my brother-in-law...
David is my brother ... John is my brother-in-law ... and oldie is pretty close to what my kids call me. Either that or "stop it dad ... you're embarrassing us".
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29th January 2010, 05:52 PM
Thread: Makore Set Neck
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:B Oops ... my bad!! I would have...
:B Oops ... my bad!!
I would have thought that the name "Dadovfor" would give you a clue as to how many kids I have :doh:
But I'll give you a clue ... I have 3 sons and a daughter.
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29th January 2010, 03:09 PM
Thread: Truss rod help for new builder
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That sounds plausible ... NOT!!!! :~
That sounds plausible ... NOT!!!!
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29th January 2010, 03:06 PM
Thread: Makore Set Neck
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Did you get that wood out Concorde way??? As...
Did you get that wood out Concorde way???
As for card skimming ... don't use your cards at any McDonalds ... not a good thing for you Andy B :U. They are acknowledged as having out of date and... -
29th January 2010, 03:00 PM
Thread: Bit of advice required
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There's one way to find out ... drop Bob an...
There's one way to find out ... drop Bob an e-mail.
Or PM him ... he's woodturner777 on these forums.
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29th January 2010, 02:53 PM
Thread: Truss rod help for new builder
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Struth ... this is the guy who has a go at...
Struth ... this is the guy who has a go at everyone else on the forum about their spelling!!!
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29th January 2010, 02:51 PM
Thread: wood cut out of the plan
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You're assuming it was the carpenter Andy B ......
You're assuming it was the carpenter Andy B ... it might have been an error in the plan.
Anyway Ivan, can you post a picture as well as letting us know how you plan to finish the guitar ... solid... -
29th January 2010, 02:40 PM
Thread: In My Shed part two
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It looks like you've labelled it with one of...
It looks like you've labelled it with one of those little label making machines ... that stuff also comes in black on clear.
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28th January 2010, 06:15 PM
Thread: Evil Bay Bandsaw
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Check out this bandsaw ... I think it operates on...
Check out this bandsaw ... I think it operates on pedal power.
Band Saw on Metal Stand - eBay Saws, Power Tools, Tools, Home. (end time 07-Feb-10 10:51:49 AEDST)
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28th January 2010, 05:55 PM
Thread: In My Shed part two
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Look at Andy B .... he can beat an old man!!!! ...
Look at Andy B .... he can beat an old man!!!! Ooooohhhhhh!!!!!
:doh:
Although, I don't know why you say you'll be putting me to shame (future tense) 'cos you already are!!!
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28th January 2010, 05:11 PM
Thread: In My Shed part two
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Great stuff Mark ... you've done a much better...
Great stuff Mark ... you've done a much better job than Andy B could ever hope for :;
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28th January 2010, 05:08 PM
Thread: Which way to scarf?
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Sorry Mike ... but if there's no pictures then it...
Sorry Mike ... but if there's no pictures then it didn't happen.
We Aussies are a visual and untrusting lot!!
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27th January 2010, 05:38 PM
Thread: Thunderchild
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C'mon Bob .... Occupational Health & Safety ......
C'mon Bob .... Occupational Health & Safety ... even I know that!!
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26th January 2010, 06:25 PM
Thread: Makore Set Neck
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$600 :o ... must be your shout!?
$600 :o ... must be your shout!?
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25th January 2010, 09:41 PM
Thread: Thunderchild
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CAUTION: DO NOT PLAY ... SHARP EDGES. That's...
CAUTION: DO NOT PLAY ... SHARP EDGES.
That's one wild looking bass :o.
It shows what you can do with some quality materials and a liberal dose of imagination.
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25th January 2010, 09:38 PM
Thread: New Build - 1st from Scratch
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Right back at ya! That's some wild looking...
Right back at ya!
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21st January 2010, 05:53 PM
Thread: Quilted Maple Burl/Sapele DC
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:o :o :o Let me repeat that ... ...
:o :o :o
Let me repeat that ...
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21st January 2010, 09:41 AM
Thread: New Build - 1st from Scratch
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Nice ... I'm liking that f-hole! :2tsup:
Nice ... I'm liking that f-hole!
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20th January 2010, 06:40 PM
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I think over time what you're bound to find with...
I think over time what you're bound to find with posts on this forum is that ...
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20th January 2010, 06:35 PM
Thread: Evil Bay Bandsaw
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I figured as much ... thanks floody. There you...
I figured as much ... thanks floody.
There you go Andy B ... find me a high quality, competitively priced, 14" bandsaw in the Cronulla area. :B