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28th July 2022, 08:15 PM
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Done, thanks Ted
Done, thanks Ted
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26th July 2022, 03:32 PM
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Freebie: Australian Cedar floorboards
Small lot of Australian cedar floorboards of various lengths:
3x 110cm
4x 120cm
2x 150cm
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All boards roughly 12-13mm thick and 150mm wide. Usual rough condition after coming out of... -
31st January 2017, 10:14 PM
Thread: Mid range smoothing planes
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Mid range smoothing planes
Hi all,
As I'm slowly finding more specific needs out of my tools, I'm in the market for a new smoothing plane. Veritas' small bevel up smoothing plane seems to be the ticket, but unfortunately... -
20th July 2016, 02:39 PM
Thread: Tasmanian oak
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Break out the popcorn, here comes the tonewood...
Break out the popcorn, here comes the tonewood debate again...
As long as the timber is sturdy enough and workable, then there isn't really a reason it can't/shouldn't be used for an electric guitar... -
14th July 2016, 10:00 PM
Thread: 4 string Tin-Slide guitar.
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Well done, looks great. Four stringers make good...
Well done, looks great. Four stringers make good travel companions to have a beat around on, I usually tune mine like a banjo.
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26th October 2015, 04:02 PM
Thread: 10 string or 12 string bass
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You probably need to weigh up whether you'll use...
You probably need to weigh up whether you'll use the low B or prefer the beast that is a 12. Either has its own little quirks that you would need to accommodate. Haven't heard many 10 strings, but I...
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24th October 2015, 12:16 AM
Thread: Belah source
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Between 0.5 and 1 metre or so, nothing...
Between 0.5 and 1 metre or so, nothing particularly wide though
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21st October 2015, 02:04 PM
Thread: Belah source
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Belah source
Hi all,
Long shot I know, but I was wondering if anyone knows where I might be able to get a small amount of belah (black oak, Casuarina cristata), preferably around the Sydney/Illawarra region?
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4th July 2015, 08:37 AM
Thread: Mica finish
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Thanks for the suggestions. Time for some...
Thanks for the suggestions. Time for some experimenting I suppose.
I have some Tru Oil laying about at the moment that I might try and see if the powder stays well enough in the top film. If not,... -
3rd July 2015, 05:27 PM
Thread: U-Beaut Wax on Fretboard
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I imagine that a wax finish would wear off quite...
I imagine that a wax finish would wear off quite quickly and probably gunk your strings up along with it.
Finishes for harder wood fingerboards tend to be penetrating oils. Lemon oil seems to be... -
2nd July 2015, 10:51 PM
Thread: Mica finish
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Mica finish
Hi all,
I'm interested in using mica powder as part of a finish, but I would like to try to preserve some wood grain showing through to make a sort of semi-transparent finish. To do so I was... -
28th June 2015, 08:21 PM
Thread: Silky Oak Fingerboard?
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Thought that might be the case. I'll stick with...
Thought that might be the case. I'll stick with the jarrah that I have, it's certainly hard enough, and I'm trying to refrain from buying new timber when I already have something suitable around. I...
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28th June 2015, 02:05 AM
Thread: Silky Oak Fingerboard?
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Silky Oak Fingerboard?
Hi all,
I'm well aware that silky oak isn't exactly the hardest thing out there, but with a fender-style finish over the top (like on their maple fingerboards) would it be possible to use as a... -
16th April 2015, 11:50 AM
Thread: My second go at a solid body - WIP
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I highly recommend one of these if you're looking...
I highly recommend one of these if you're looking at doing much soldering:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__24789__Soldering_Station_with_Adjustable_Heat_Range_with_AUS_plug.html
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15th April 2015, 02:14 PM
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That's quite a looker, well done
That's quite a looker, well done
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15th April 2015, 09:16 AM
Thread: My second go at a solid body - WIP
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This is a good rule of thumb generally, but I...
This is a good rule of thumb generally, but I would actually disagree with this when it comes to soldering pots. People can often cook them because of insufficient heat and holding the iron to the...
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7th March 2015, 05:31 PM
Thread: 8 string bass
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Nice work, really clean look to it. Any sound...
Nice work, really clean look to it. Any sound samples? I'd love to hear an 8 string Ric
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6th March 2015, 10:21 PM
Thread: My second go at a solid body - WIP
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For sustain, my personal experience has been that...
For sustain, my personal experience has been that denser body timbers have given the most. But of course a complete body of the kauri would weigh a tonne.
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17th February 2015, 11:33 AM
Thread: chambered solid body
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Very nice, excuse me while I clean up my drool :U
Very nice, excuse me while I clean up my drool :U
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1st December 2014, 02:20 PM
Thread: Firecaster/Telebird build
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Sorry for the lack of updates everyone, things...
Sorry for the lack of updates everyone, things have been a bit busy so work is slow.
Nothing worthy of pictures done yet, but the truss rod channel has been routed along with some more body... -
20th November 2014, 08:28 PM
Thread: Firecaster/Telebird build
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Strange, I don't know what happened there. Here's...
Strange, I don't know what happened there. Here's the timbers as they are so far:
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and the current pickguard design:
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17th November 2014, 04:21 PM
Thread: Firecaster/Telebird build
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Firecaster/Telebird build
Hi all,
It's been a bit quiet here lately so I thought I'd liven things up with a progress thread for my latest build :U
Bit of an odd one, it's sort of a hybrid of a telecaster and a firebird,... -
26th August 2014, 08:18 PM
Thread: What Finish to use?
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Looks good, well done
Looks good, well done
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5th June 2014, 08:51 AM
Thread: My first guitar build - WIP
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Seems you and Cliff have it all under control...
Seems you and Cliff have it all under control now, my job here is done :roll:
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4th June 2014, 09:30 PM
Thread: My first guitar build - WIP
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Might be a grounding issue, are all the necessary...
Might be a grounding issue, are all the necessary grounding connections made?
If you're having trouble with reading the schematic, I find the Seymour Duncan site has most of the standard wiring... -
23rd May 2014, 10:23 AM
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Wow, that timber :2tsup: Can't wait to see these...
Wow, that timber :2tsup:
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23rd May 2014, 10:15 AM
Thread: What Finish to use?
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As above, most gun shops should have it or be...
As above, most gun shops should have it or be able to order it in. I bought a bottle a little while ago for a project but I'm yet to use it, so I couldn't say what it's like to use.
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21st May 2014, 08:45 PM
Thread: What Finish to use?
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I'd say that most finishes that can be applied to...
I'd say that most finishes that can be applied to a guitar would be suitable for a dulcimer, from handrubbed oil and wax to a sprayed poly finish. I guess it comes down to a) how you want it to look...
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21st November 2013, 11:44 AM
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Shouldn't be an issue, plenty of people use...
Shouldn't be an issue, plenty of people use danish oil variations for finishing guitars and the poly in it will probably give a bit of added protection. General look will probably be similar to your...
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27th September 2013, 10:35 PM
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I managed to get some small screws for headstock...
I managed to get some small screws for headstock hardware from hinge packets in bunnings, I think they were hinges for jewellery boxes or something similar and only a couple of dollars for the pack...
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14th May 2013, 05:40 PM
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I'll see if I can get a sound file up by the end...
I'll see if I can get a sound file up by the end of the week
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30th April 2013, 10:41 PM
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Thanks guys. Lildrummerboy, the action is about...
Thanks guys. Lildrummerboy, the action is about as close to the fingerboard without ending up with fret buzz - barely needs to have a string touched to play (as requested by the missus). Sounds...
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30th April 2013, 01:57 PM
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Blackwood and Qld Maple Semi-hollow
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This is an electric I finished for the missus about a month ago now I think. Specs are:
Compression blackwood top
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5th April 2013, 09:36 PM
Thread: Musical Instruments hidden
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I've also noticed that those forums that have...
I've also noticed that those forums that have been moved to the bar across the top are no longer available in the search function when selecting a specific forum to search. Am I missing something or...
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7th March 2013, 07:57 AM
Thread: Mystery Timber
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Just a fancy way of saying "unknown tree species"...
Just a fancy way of saying "unknown tree species" (couldn't help some biology humour :roll:)
Rough calculations came up with a density of something around ~550-650 kg/m3
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6th March 2013, 09:51 PM
Thread: Mystery Timber
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No suggestions at all? Looks like it's Lignum...
No suggestions at all?
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5th March 2013, 06:03 PM
Thread: Mystery Timber
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Mystery Timber
Hi all,
Got this nice straight bit of timber a while back and I've got no clue as to what it is. It's quite nice to work with but the grain has a course feel to it, and it turns a deep reddy brown... -
3rd March 2013, 06:12 PM
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Looks great, especially like the little leaf...
Looks great, especially like the little leaf inlays up by the neck end :2tsup:
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13th February 2013, 11:26 AM
Thread: Soldering Station
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Thanks for all the info guys. I've found a very...
Thanks for all the info guys. I've found a very similar one from an Australian supplier for about $40 with free postage, looks like we have a winner I think :D
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12th February 2013, 07:07 PM
Thread: Soldering Station
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Soldering Station
Hi all,
I'm in need of a soldering station for the odd electronics job (mostly for musical instruments). My ideal product is something that does the job, but doesn't cost the earth as well. I've... -
10th February 2013, 11:51 AM
Thread: Dyes and Sealer
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Dyes and Sealer
Hi all,
This is probably a bit of a silly question, but will a water based dye (eg Ubeaut dyes) still work on a piece of timber that has a sanding sealer over the top of it? Or will that prevent... -
1st January 2013, 03:01 PM
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I've found rosewood and queen ebony to match...
I've found rosewood and queen ebony to match nicely with the darker parts of the wood
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9th August 2012, 08:19 PM
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Place the drilled piece on top of the...
Place the drilled piece on top of the to-be-drilled piece and use the already drilled holes as a guide
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30th July 2012, 11:27 PM
Thread: Pure Tung
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Well... some U-Beaut hard shellac actually :U....
Well... some U-Beaut hard shellac actually :U. The sale price at the Sydney wood show was too good to pass up, and it seemed to suit my application a bit better than oil
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14th July 2012, 11:53 AM
Thread: Problem with glues holding
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Not sure how well it would work, but could you...
Not sure how well it would work, but could you sandwich the tarp between between two small wooden offcuts with a couple of nails or so and then attach the velcro to the wood?
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11th July 2012, 07:14 PM
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Nice save :2tsup:
Nice save :2tsup:
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7th July 2012, 09:50 PM
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Had a very similar problem with doing a truss rod...
Had a very similar problem with doing a truss rod slot in a neck the other day and I pretty much had the same solution - cut out the damage and glue in something new. Although it has set me back a...
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4th July 2012, 06:00 PM
Thread: Pure Tung
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Well there you go :B. Thanks very much, search...
Well there you go :B. Thanks very much, search fulfilled
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4th July 2012, 05:49 PM
Thread: Pure Tung
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China oil is an alternative name to tung oil, but...
China oil is an alternative name to tung oil, but I was under the impression that the Feast Watson one wasn't pure.
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4th July 2012, 05:37 PM
Thread: Pure Tung
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It usually is. Sorry, I should probably be a bit...
It usually is. Sorry, I should probably be a bit more specific :doh: I'm more after places south of Sydney or close to the city - Carbatec is a bit far west for me and Mona Vale is a bit of a hike...