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22nd September 2021, 02:11 AM
Thread: Red and brown mallee burl
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N.S.W. Are there any greater than 550mm in size? I'm...
Are there any greater than 550mm in size?
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22nd May 2021, 04:08 PM
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and sold , thanks Chris :)
and sold , thanks Chris :)
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22nd May 2021, 03:29 PM
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no worries Chris . . being the slacker I am ,...
no worries Chris . .
being the slacker I am ,
I have a full inbox, sorry.
I'll go try again to delete some
if you wanted to
0432051494 is me
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22nd May 2021, 02:40 PM
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NSW - TWO ONEWAY MULTI GUAGES for ultimate machinery setup
Hi ,
I dont sell here usually
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cheers everyone
cheers everyone
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485494 Sorry to be slow on the pic Held at...
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Sorry to be slow on the pic
Held at an angle
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Yeah, they were all sitting on a rack for about...
Yeah, they were all sitting on a rack for about 10 years.
And I would have to be considerably mistreating my lumber
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Shakes
I'm pretty green when it comes to woodworking
but
I had some timber that I had bought and put aside years ago
for some guitar necks and bodies etc
Now I have discovered that its all basically no... -
4th September 2020, 11:48 PM
Thread: Kunz 112 Large German Scraper Plane
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VICTORIA i'll take it, thanks
i'll take it, thanks
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2nd September 2020, 07:48 PM
Thread: CBN balance
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That's not being cheap Bob. Doing something...
That's not being cheap Bob.
Doing something like that yourself,
because you can,
is a great thing .
They look great, too
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2nd September 2020, 07:21 AM
Thread: CBN balance
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CBN balance
I am setting up a low speed grinder with a CBN wheel,
for sharpening plane blades and chisels mostly.
theres been no mention of it needing balancing ,
but then I struck this product.
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5th June 2020, 06:59 AM
Thread: Tassietimbers
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DONE: I'm having a little trouble finding these guys -...
I'm having a little trouble finding these guys - Tassietimbers
is this the mob .? . . doesnt look right
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30th March 2020, 02:08 PM
Thread: Kiln drying services in South Australia
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last time I was in a large mill and yard, their...
last time I was in a large mill and yard, their 'kiln'' was a small 20 foot container with an old double stove top element and 2 fans inside . . and that one of the bigger joints . . lol
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21st February 2020, 03:20 PM
Thread: Timber Newcastle- any further sources?
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I've sent you a message regarding this . ....
I've sent you a message regarding this . . cheers, Chris
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2nd September 2019, 06:07 PM
Thread: The Dixie gtr
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I'm just a musician, but the lady that championed...
I'm just a musician, but the lady that championed the design worked for most of her life repairing guitars at Gruhn's in the US (THE Vintage specialists)
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2nd September 2019, 11:14 AM
Thread: The Dixie gtr
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REALLY? A lot of people make lattice guitars...
REALLY?
A lot of people make lattice guitars with a steel tube running the ENTIRE LENGTH of the guitar,
and use that, to set the fine adjust of the neck-ro-body angle, (not the relief)
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1st September 2019, 11:41 PM
Thread: The Dixie gtr
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ok, so either everyone is familiar with this,...
ok,
so either everyone is familiar with this, . . but knows nothing , (that doesn't work)
or nobody bothered to look at the LINK above that takes you to an explanation of this design.
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15th August 2019, 10:13 PM
Thread: The Dixie gtr
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The Dixie gtr
I saw this recently, and the design has merit, I reckon
YouTube
so someone more experienced and I are going to attempt making one,
but I cant seem to find any information for building.
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7th July 2019, 09:53 PM
Thread: Aniliine dye issue.
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thank you, much appreciated
thank you, much appreciated
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7th July 2019, 07:47 PM
Thread: Aniliine dye issue.
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Aniliine dye issue.
I bought some powdered aniline dye , and after dissolving in alcohol,
I'm having difficulty with tiny particles of undissolved dye coming out in my spraying .
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4th February 2019, 03:59 PM
Thread: search for quality tuners
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Thats a good idea. I joined there to research...
Thats a good idea.
I joined there to research the model, which wasn't clear.
Dont know why I didnt think of that
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4th February 2019, 12:24 PM
Thread: search for quality tuners
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sorry, I didnt answer you fully there. Its this...
sorry, I didnt answer you fully there.
Its this guy's grandfather's 1969 Alver model
which is a real cheapie, I know
but hw wants the full box and dice on it.
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4th February 2019, 12:20 PM
Thread: search for quality tuners
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Thanks for ther reply . The Stewmac tuners are...
Thanks for ther reply .
The Stewmac tuners are the 'economy' ones I got for $6 from china.
and ALS and Realparts dont have any either.
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4th February 2019, 08:44 AM
Thread: search for quality tuners
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search for quality tuners
I'm restoring an old Maton arch top, and I swear I saw some decent quality replacement tuners for it
some time ago when I first took it on , but I havent been able to find them since.
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6th May 2018, 11:14 AM
Thread: Help needed for guitar finish
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I noticed there was an Aust company in Sydney...
I noticed there was an Aust company in Sydney selling a version of Nitro for guitars, and they have a range of WB lacquers as well . . and the price of the Nitro I was looking at was pretty good,...
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I agree with Paul ,and yes, Qld Maple is pretty...
I agree with Paul ,and yes, Qld Maple is pretty good for instruments , but imo , New Guinea Rosewood (which is reasonably cheap, readily available and can be really stunning, as well as ringing like...
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6th May 2018, 10:44 AM
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I worked in M.I. retails for a few years . ....
I worked in M.I. retails for a few years . . There WERE a couple of suppliers that had massive catalogues of more traditional instrument parts and accessories. . . When you contact music retailers,...
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6th May 2018, 10:31 AM
Thread: Watch This Space
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Shane, apart from all the good info you may get...
Shane, apart from all the good info you may get here, there are a few books that are pretty good (depending on what style of gtr),
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12th April 2018, 09:07 AM
Thread: some help, if you could, please.
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Yeah , I agree totally . . . I'm a few hours nth...
Yeah , I agree totally . . . I'm a few hours nth of Sydney, Port Stephens . . . even worse for humidity . . .
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12th April 2018, 08:45 AM
Thread: some help, if you could, please.
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As I said, not great pics and the bad frets are...
As I said, not great pics and the bad frets are already gone433475
but that is how the headstock looks today . . almost identical to when it was refretted and resprayed in around 2005
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11th April 2018, 07:25 PM
Thread: some help, if you could, please.
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-re pics . . ok . . . I had my phone stolen not...
-re pics . . ok . . . I had my phone stolen not long ago and the el cheapo replacement is a shocker. . camera especially so . . plus I'm ready to put 10 more frets in now, the slots are clean and all...
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11th April 2018, 05:13 PM
Thread: some help, if you could, please.
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some help, if you could, please.
I'm really sorry, but this is going to take some explaining.
I'll try not to whine too much , and to keep it brief,
but lets just say, I've been happier.
Some time back, I sent the neck of my... -
10th November 2017, 07:10 PM
Thread: Festo Jigsaw
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Yes, thanks for that advice. . I was going to do...
Yes, thanks for that advice. . I was going to do just that.
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10th November 2017, 04:18 PM
Thread: Festo Jigsaw
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any ideas on diagnosing the faulty parts ? . ....
any ideas on diagnosing the faulty parts ? . . I'm happy to give it a go , but a repair manual or troubleshooting guide would definitely help get it right .
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10th November 2017, 11:47 AM
Thread: Festo Jigsaw
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Ok , thats great . . thanks for your help
Ok , thats great . . thanks for your help
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10th November 2017, 08:57 AM
Thread: Festo Jigsaw
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Festo Jigsaw
I have been gifted a festo PS2E Jigsaw thats used , but not working atm.
Its seems a better quality unit , like most festool stuff.
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8th November 2017, 12:41 PM
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No, I was only going to attempt a few...
No, I was only going to attempt a few fingerboards, but I dont think I will now.
I have a couple of boards that I cut to roughly that size 2 years ago,
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8th November 2017, 11:47 AM
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I would be definitely banishing it to the far...
I would be definitely banishing it to the far corner of the garden,
and try something that agrees with you a little more.
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8th November 2017, 11:12 AM
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Anyone used Ironwood for stringed Instruments?
In his book, "Wood in Australia", Bootle notes that Cooktown Ironwood "has potential for musical Instruments".
He later suggests that it could be used for a bridge or fingerboard on a guitar.
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13th October 2017, 04:49 PM
Thread: Finish suggestions/Wisdom
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Yes, I have used this technique myself, many...
Yes, I have used this technique myself, many times before
it's simple and has always been very effective, I've fouund
But this time, it really didnt make a lot of difference.
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10th October 2017, 07:32 PM
Thread: Finish suggestions/Wisdom
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Finish suggestions/Wisdom
A guy dropped off some chunks of Banksia for me (cheers Jarrod),
IT's not a timber I've worked with before.
It was so roughly sawn, I couldnt make out much,
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7th September 2017, 02:15 AM
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ummmm . . . WHY???? The masking tape was to stop...
ummmm . . . WHY????
The masking tape was to stop CA glue from touching the surfaces in the OTHER SUGGESTION
SO,. . . if you have DS Tape , you wont need the masking tape . . .
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11th April 2017, 10:45 PM
Thread: Bass neck problem - any suggestions?
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Ok, sorry Ian , if my description was inadequate,...
Ok, sorry Ian , if my description was inadequate,
but I dont need to ask Dan,
it is as I said , the thin peice that runs down the back of the neck on a Stingray bass
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10th April 2017, 02:29 AM
Thread: Bass neck problem - any suggestions?
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Yeah, I agree completely... Good news, though ....
Yeah, I agree completely...
Good news, though . . I managed to talk again to Dann Kellaway, and he has agreed to take it on and is sure he can fix it .
He did so once before, many years ago, for... -
4th April 2017, 07:34 PM
Thread: Bass neck problem - any suggestions?
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Bass neck problem - any suggestions?
I have a 1976 Musicman Stingray that has an issue.
After an accident several years ago, one edge of the "skunk stripe" fillet on the back of the neck, started to give way slightly.
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13th August 2016, 11:05 PM
Thread: anyone keen?
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Yes, I made them from Oregon , but thats not...
Yes, I made them from Oregon , but thats not essential . . . .
any timber, (preferrably not Pine, although the odd one or 2 would be ok) .
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13th August 2016, 10:15 PM
Thread: anyone keen?
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anyone keen?
I've turned out a couple of lots of these (pictured)Saurkraut Pounders, used for the fermenting process,
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13th August 2016, 06:20 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak
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Considering some of the highest echelons of...
Considering some of the highest echelons of boutique guitars and basses that are revered for their sound use "heavy heavy" timbers, it would suggest that these "dull and lifeless" timbers perhaps...
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17th July 2016, 12:49 AM
Thread: Tasmanian oak
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For sure . . that link was just an example of...
For sure . . that link was just an example of some of the commonly used timbers in USA .
The point was, the tone and chime-like quality in the wood.
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thats very kind of you , . . lol . but I'm sure...
thats very kind of you , . . lol . but I'm sure I will find a use for it
and thanks for the info