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30th September 2021, 03:56 PM
Thread: Wooden Metronome Restoration
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I will go measure for you when I get a chance...
I will go measure for you when I get a chance (it's at a musician mates place). Super light but made of steel. They have some adjustment built in so even if you're off, it should be usable.
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28th September 2021, 07:00 PM
Thread: Wooden Metronome Restoration
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I hadn't noticed much of a change in person....
I hadn't noticed much of a change in person. Definitely solid and no veneer, otherwise I would have tried a different approach instead risking rubbing through. I haven't come across the term...
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28th September 2021, 01:51 PM
Thread: Wooden Metronome Restoration
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Wooden Metronome Restoration
Hi folks,
I haven't posted in the forums for a while but thought I would post a YouTube video I made up for some feedback.
1950's Wooden Metronome Restoration - YouTube
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The Triton workcentre 2000 would be a good bet.
The Triton workcentre 2000 would be a good bet.
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24th June 2010, 12:40 PM
Thread: Where to obtain telecaster plans
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http://sites.google.com/site/djhautecouture/guitar...
http://sites.google.com/site/djhautecouture/guitar-plans/Guitar_Building_Plans.pdf?attredirects=0&d=1
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27th October 2009, 10:38 AM
Thread: cnc guitar build ?
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I use pro engineer for modelling but this it at...
I use pro engineer for modelling but this it at uni, don't know how much it would cost but it's great. I think there is another program we used to plot the tool path and then output to the CNC but I...
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13th October 2009, 04:47 PM
Thread: Tone pot wiring
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Yeah red is coming from the 3-way switch and...
Yeah red is coming from the 3-way switch and going to the hot tip of the jack. Already complete though so you guy don't have to worry :D
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12th October 2009, 06:50 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Well it's basically all done now. Just have to...
Well it's basically all done now. Just have to find some decent knobs and attach the truss rod cover. Oiled up the fret board today so my room smells lemony fresh :D
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10th October 2009, 11:38 PM
Thread: Tone pot wiring
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I've decided i was just driving it too hard, and...
I've decided i was just driving it too hard, and like most things when the amp is high and the volume of two humbuckers is high it distorts. I've turned it down and it sounds fine.
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10th October 2009, 01:43 PM
Thread: Tone pot wiring
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Haven't tried the multimeter yet but i will do...
Haven't tried the multimeter yet but i will do later. The buzzing gets quieter when i touch the metal of any pots so i know it's a ground issue. Here's a picture.
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10th October 2009, 12:01 PM
Thread: Tone pot wiring
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Tone pot wiring
Ok all you bright sparks out there,
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5th October 2009, 06:17 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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I have put at least 6 layers of estapol on it and...
I have put at least 6 layers of estapol on it and just now bumped it slightly with my drill, causing a mark. Is estapol always gunna be that thin or should i layer up some more?
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3rd October 2009, 12:33 AM
Thread: estapol spraycan lacquer from bunnings
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Yeah went there for the first time in 2 years...
Yeah went there for the first time in 2 years only to hear "Try a automotive place" :roll:
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2nd October 2009, 01:55 PM
Thread: estapol spraycan lacquer from bunnings
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I know it's a slightly old thread, but where were...
I know it's a slightly old thread, but where were you guys buying the wipe on poly from?
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2nd October 2009, 10:51 AM
Thread: My First Amp Build
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Yeah they look intimidating but when you sit down...
Yeah they look intimidating but when you sit down and read it over a few times they aren't tooooo bad. I think I've been inspired for my next project :2tsup:
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2nd October 2009, 10:44 AM
Thread: First Guitar build... many concerns!
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Yeah it's just a two part epoxy adhesive. The...
Yeah it's just a two part epoxy adhesive. The only reason i can think that the epoxy is bad is that it would have absolutely no give, and would be a pain to clean up. Other than that i dont see why...
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1st October 2009, 04:37 PM
Thread: My First Amp Build
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Looks awesome mate, would love to hear what it...
Looks awesome mate, would love to hear what it sounds like :rockon:
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1st October 2009, 12:45 PM
Thread: First Guitar build... many concerns!
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I might add, if you haven't got a cutter for you...
I might add, if you haven't got a cutter for you router with the roller bearing between the shank and the cutting edges, go get one. Will make your life so much easier. Maybe one with three flutes if...
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30th September 2009, 11:10 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Red with a little water, about 3/4 dye to 1/4...
Red with a little water, about 3/4 dye to 1/4 water. And lots and lots and lots of coats after sanding back the first. I applied it with a sponge brush and didn't wipe of the excess, just let it soak...
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30th September 2009, 06:33 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Has been sanded, and sanded, and sanded. I am...
Has been sanded, and sanded, and sanded. I am sick of sanding. Stained body and neck and finally i am starting on the clear coats. Satin finish on neck and body cus it feels nice on all the test...
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30th September 2009, 05:06 PM
Thread: First Guitar build... many concerns!
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There are so many different ways of doing things,...
There are so many different ways of doing things, just read as much as you can and go with what you like. The fact you have a les paul already makes it easy to start as you have all your measurements...
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23rd September 2009, 12:31 PM
Thread: Vertical Milling Machine for routing?
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Never thought about it before but it would make...
Never thought about it before but it would make templates for the humbuckers and neck way easier, well easier then a coping saw. :doh:
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20th September 2009, 11:57 AM
Thread: 7 string tremolo bridges
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There are loads of hits for 7 string tremolos on...
There are loads of hits for 7 string tremolos on Ebay. Couple of Gotohs and a Kahler aswell :2tsup:
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18th September 2009, 09:50 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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They don't. They're rounded over.
They don't. They're rounded over.
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16th September 2009, 07:45 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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They cost $32 which I think is preddy good.
They cost $32 which I think is preddy good.
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16th September 2009, 02:25 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Went for a squiz at Carba Tec today and the had...
Went for a squiz at Carba Tec today and the had some so I'm set now. Last decision left is what final finish to apply.
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15th September 2009, 10:01 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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More templates and routing later I'm ready for a...
More templates and routing later I'm ready for a full dry fit up. As soon as I cut out an electronics cover at uni and get the recess routed for that I shall start the final sanding.
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4th September 2009, 05:01 PM
Thread: Restoring Sily Oak Bifolds
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Restoring Sily Oak Bifolds
Hey guys,
I've got some doors, think they are silky oak. They were painted white and then someone has tried to strip them with a scraper. This has pulled up alot of grain etc. Just wondering how... -
30th August 2009, 01:14 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Makes sense. Thanks Andrew.
Makes sense. Thanks Andrew.
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30th August 2009, 12:19 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Taking ages for parts to come in now and with uni...
Taking ages for parts to come in now and with uni i haven't got much free time. So today i wanna get a fair bit done. Have my neck ferrules and i want to put them in and attach the neck so i can...
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10th August 2009, 11:25 AM
Thread: My Latest Guitar Model
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Nice looking guitar. Did you use the CNC for the...
Nice looking guitar. Did you use the CNC for the neck and humbucker cut outs aswell or just the carve?
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7th August 2009, 03:53 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Been working on it little by little. Here are...
Been working on it little by little. Here are some photos....
Don't know if this is gunna be long enough but time will tell.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa234/chplat/S8000665-P25.jpg
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21st July 2009, 01:38 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Yeah not much has changed since last time so I...
Yeah not much has changed since last time so I didn't bother with pics. But the day that bridge comes a flood will begin.
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19th July 2009, 02:28 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Haven't gotten much done these holidays cus I'm...
Haven't gotten much done these holidays cus I'm still waiting supplies from the US.
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25th June 2009, 06:41 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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I'm thinking i may be able to just fit a strat...
I'm thinking i may be able to just fit a strat hard tail bridge in there. Anyone got the average spacing from the saddle seat to the back of the whole piece?
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23rd June 2009, 01:25 AM
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It was good but just a quick history thing. Could...
It was good but just a quick history thing. Could read most of it on the net somewhere I'd say.
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23rd June 2009, 12:59 AM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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The plan was similar but in comparison my body...
The plan was similar but in comparison my body stops about where the deep route for the weight block for the floyd goes.
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22nd June 2009, 09:01 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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I can just squeeze some ferrules in but id say it...
I can just squeeze some ferrules in but id say it would be rather close to the edge. I'm gunna just think about it for awhile.
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22nd June 2009, 01:50 PM
Thread: In my shed
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That Sheoak is sick and i like how you have the...
That Sheoak is sick and i like how you have the grain aligned for the headstock tops. How much did they set you back though.
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22nd June 2009, 01:38 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Well goes to show why people say measure twice...
Well goes to show why people say measure twice cut once. Just checked the scale length on my neck and realised that the bridge needs to be within an inch on the lowest point beneath the neck. So...
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17th May 2009, 04:55 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Yeah i bought it with the idea to scoop out the...
Yeah i bought it with the idea to scoop out the end abit to go with the horns look, but it's really made well and I'm worried I'll butcher it now. :C
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17th May 2009, 03:19 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Havne't made much headway with uni and waiting on...
Havne't made much headway with uni and waiting on my credit card to buy stuff with but i have gotten the neck and am awaiting some active pickups and a birdge.
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29th April 2009, 12:30 PM
Thread: Triton buy-out Update
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I heard rumours of Ryobi buying them, but the...
I heard rumours of Ryobi buying them, but the tool department guys at work seem to know for sure they are gone now.
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30th March 2009, 12:11 AM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Found GuitarAust.com and they seem to have all...
Found GuitarAust.com and they seem to have all the stuff I'm after for a decent price so I may go through them for a neck etc.
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27th March 2009, 03:49 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Trying to find one on eBay from America, but...
Trying to find one on eBay from America, but there are some stores in the city I may be able to find some at.... for a good price I hope.
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27th March 2009, 02:47 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Haha yeah just went and had a look then and they...
Haha yeah just went and had a look then and they are similar I guessssss......
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27th March 2009, 02:21 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Body is rough cut after drilling holes in the...
Body is rough cut after drilling holes in the tight spots with Forstner bits on a drill press and band sawing out the rest.
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23rd March 2009, 11:38 AM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Still searching around for a neck as the one I...
Still searching around for a neck as the one I wanted in its description says its for a bass. :?
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16th March 2009, 07:01 PM
Thread: B.C Rich Build
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Sorry guys, going has been slow as I've been...
Sorry guys, going has been slow as I've been using the uni machines for an hour or so every week.
Got the wood thicknessed, jointed and glued into one big slab.
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7th March 2009, 06:41 PM
Thread: Electric Ukulele
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Thanks for the links guys. Have to start this...
Thanks for the links guys. Have to start this next week so id like to get ahead of it all as i have a few assigns to work on being a 3rd year.
And Paul I'm doing a course on Technology Education...