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7th May 2010, 05:45 PM
Thread: Tops, where in Sydney?
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Gilet guitars (guitarwoods.com.au) is about an...
Gilet guitars (guitarwoods.com.au) is about an hour away from you, not sure if the do on site sales though?
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28th April 2010, 09:55 PM
Thread: Progress - where are you at?
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Not much progress, but a little here and there......
Not much progress, but a little here and there...
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/RGmanPG/DSCN3407.jpg
Forshitsandgigglescaster:
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24th April 2010, 10:59 PM
Thread: 6 string + amp head build
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Cannot wait :D
Cannot wait :D
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23rd April 2010, 03:43 PM
Thread: from the far side of guitar building
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I wonder if he will make his own neck?!?
I wonder if he will make his own neck?!?
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23rd April 2010, 12:37 PM
Thread: from the far side of guitar building
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Interesting, will have to watch the thread..
Interesting, will have to watch the thread..
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21st April 2010, 11:28 AM
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:o:o
:o:o
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19th April 2010, 11:01 AM
Thread: Fret slotting gone wrong
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Too wide? Maybe some blade wander or the...
Too wide?
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18th April 2010, 12:35 PM
Thread: 6 string + amp head build
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I'm motivated! Motivated to be lazy...
I'm motivated!
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18th April 2010, 11:31 AM
Thread: 6 string + amp head build
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I really need to organise my workshop, i can fit...
I really need to organise my workshop, i can fit 4 small cars in the space i have...But i only have one little bench in the corner and a small wood rack!
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16th April 2010, 12:12 AM
Thread: Progress - where are you at?
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First build? Absolute shitheap, made it for year...
First build? Absolute shitheap, made it for year 12 design years ago... Didn't actually know what i was doing and was not even usable. (i'm not an established builder though, just answered anyway)
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15th April 2010, 04:20 PM
Thread: Progress - where are you at?
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More progress :D Radiused fretboard and...
More progress :D
Radiused fretboard and pressed the frets in.
Routed out nut seat and neck pickup (again)
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/RGmanPG/DSCN3355.jpg
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13th April 2010, 12:02 PM
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Awesome work Stu, you have too much skill! :2tsup:
Awesome work Stu, you have too much skill! :2tsup:
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13th April 2010, 11:59 AM
Thread: Progress - where are you at?
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Some of my own progress, not quite worthy for its...
Some of my own progress, not quite worthy for its own thread...
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/RGmanPG/DSCN3328.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/RGmanPG/DSCN3329.jpg
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4th April 2010, 10:50 AM
Thread: First guitar build worklog.
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Yeah it has been a long time, finally starting to...
Yeah it has been a long time, finally starting to set up the workshop again, have a few other builds on the go and more i want to start!
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1st April 2010, 11:22 AM
Thread: First guitar build worklog.
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Very nice so far mate, I also have a Jarrah...
Very nice so far mate,
I also have a Jarrah and Ash guitar in the works, just opposite ;)
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2nd July 2009, 10:31 AM
Thread: The pallet wood paparazzi.
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Nice Blackwood :o
Nice Blackwood :o
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1st July 2009, 03:01 PM
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Top work as usual Stu!
Top work as usual Stu!
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2nd November 2008, 02:46 PM
Thread: What are you up to?
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Looks great black_labb! Today i am starting so...
Looks great black_labb!
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29th September 2008, 01:28 PM
Thread: Raging fires build
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It's beautiful :C What is the one next to it?...
It's beautiful :C
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27th August 2008, 09:09 PM
Thread: Mongrels Build
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Less talk, More build. ;)
Less talk, More build.
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14th August 2008, 11:22 PM
Thread: recent progress- post yours
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I have four builds literally sitting on the floor...
I have four builds literally sitting on the floor in my rumpus room, pity they aren't finished, lol.
Most are just for improving on my designs, working on bugs i guess.
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14th August 2008, 11:10 PM
Thread: Floyd rose Bridges....
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I'm craving an all Blackwood build with a Mulga...
I'm craving an all Blackwood build with a Mulga fretboard...
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14th August 2008, 10:35 PM
Thread: recent progress- post yours
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Nice work, all of you! If i hadn't had a few...
Nice work, all of you!
If i hadn't had a few too many already i would be down setting up the workshop, it's also cold :(
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22nd April 2008, 02:39 AM
Thread: lil' mongrels build!
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What kinda mahogany? The Brazilian/farkin...
What kinda mahogany?
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20th April 2008, 07:18 PM
Thread: Raging fires build
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Ebony accent in the binding ;)
Ebony accent in the binding ;)
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11th April 2008, 06:59 PM
Thread: neck-through vs bolt-on
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They say neck through sustains more, probably not...
They say neck through sustains more, probably not much difference really.
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11th April 2008, 04:07 PM
Thread: MIK Adelaide in receivership
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Nice convenient places for me though :) ...
Nice convenient places for me though :)
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11th April 2008, 03:51 PM
Thread: 3 builds I've been working on
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Pergola's not attached, it's in the shed :) I...
Pergola's not attached, it's in the shed :)
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11th April 2008, 01:46 PM
Thread: 3 builds I've been working on
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So i should take advantage of the timber and whip...
So i should take advantage of the timber and whip up some blanks for a few tele's?
This stuff has been on the house since it was built (14 yrs) and another 2 years in the shed, still has the white... -
11th April 2008, 01:43 PM
Thread: Guitar Cases
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There was a tutorial on PG a few years back, i...
There was a tutorial on PG a few years back, i will see if i can dig it up.
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10th April 2008, 09:15 PM
Thread: 3 builds I've been working on
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I see, works well for the telecaster pickups?
I see, works well for the telecaster pickups?
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10th April 2008, 03:00 PM
Thread: 3 builds I've been working on
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Oregon as a tonewood? We have almost 20lm of...
Oregon as a tonewood?
We have almost 20lm of 45mm x 2xx from our old pergola sitting in the shed.
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5th April 2008, 01:58 AM
Thread: recent progress- post yours
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Figure is nice, amazing with spirits. Timbers?...
Figure is nice, amazing with spirits.
Timbers? Pink wood and White wood :wink:
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3rd April 2008, 08:36 AM
Thread: recent progress- post yours
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Thanks :) I could do that, but i plan on...
Thanks :)
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2nd April 2008, 10:57 PM
Thread: recent progress- post yours
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I have a board for this project that i have...
I have a board for this project that i have thicknessed, though i guess i could get my jig expressed over when i order it next week.
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2nd April 2008, 10:15 PM
Thread: MIK Adelaide in receivership
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Damn it! I need some new scrapers and bits and...
Damn it!
I need some new scrapers and bits and pieces!
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2nd April 2008, 10:06 PM
Thread: recent progress- post yours
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May be a little big by 10" or so :wink:
May be a little big by 10" or so :wink:
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2nd April 2008, 05:17 PM
Thread: recent progress- post yours
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Oh no, i spent time in the workshop. Heres a...
Oh no, i spent time in the workshop.
Heres a little preview:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj157/rgman/DSC00270.jpg
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1st April 2008, 11:08 PM
Thread: Which machine first?
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Well i am the owner of a new thicknesser. Its a...
Well i am the owner of a new thicknesser. Its a GMC 13", does the job amazingly...very surprised.
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31st March 2008, 06:33 PM
Thread: "Conjurer" - New Ethereal Guitar
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Oh and your guitar...bewdyful. I honestly can't...
Oh and your guitar...bewdyful. I honestly can't wait for the next beast.
How are they selling? Seeing much interest?
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31st March 2008, 05:31 PM
Thread: "Conjurer" - New Ethereal Guitar
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Figures stuff is a pain, less figured stuff can...
Figures stuff is a pain, less figured stuff can be a pain. I have some pink jarrah which is alright to work with though.
Jarrah is warm as far as i know.
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31st March 2008, 05:23 PM
Thread: recent progress- post yours
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Weight sounds fine, if it's still around on...
Weight sounds fine, if it's still around on Friday i will be definitely be purchasing.
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31st March 2008, 05:08 PM
Thread: recent progress- post yours
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I'm interested in set 3 or "bw3" of your...
I'm interested in set 3 or "bw3" of your blackwood body blanks, what is the weight like?
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31st March 2008, 01:00 PM
Thread: Your workshop?
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I would never go home if i had Perry's workshop,...
I would never go home if i had Perry's workshop, couple of mattresses and it would be like home..sorta.
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31st March 2008, 12:18 PM
Thread: Which machine first?
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Which machine first?
Thicknesser or jointer?
My main use would be musical instruments (working with resawn tops and generally flat timber) and a few cabinetmaking uses.
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29th March 2008, 12:28 PM
Thread: Your workshop?
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Heres mine, nothing much. (blurry, dirty lens and...
Heres mine, nothing much. (blurry, dirty lens and now the workshop is filthy again..)
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj157/rgman/DSC00175.jpg
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26th March 2008, 11:28 PM
Thread: A Few Projects To Share With You
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Kinda rare down here for the warehouse stock...
Kinda rare down here for the warehouse stock anything decent though i picked up an amount if figured jarrah ages ago that if it was chambered would suit a body...i wonder if 30mm chambered jarrah +...
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26th March 2008, 02:21 PM
Thread: A Few Projects To Share With You
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Do you know what! I actually found some Victorian...
Do you know what! I actually found some Victorian Ash/Whatever they call it in bunnings!
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26th March 2008, 12:54 AM
Thread: Sydney Makers Meet??
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It's cool that you guys are doing this, such a...
It's cool that you guys are doing this, such a great idea.
If there was a thing for all states once a year to meet up and show off their stuff that would be pretty damn cool (but a lot more... -
26th March 2008, 12:50 AM
Thread: who's got a drum sander
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Looks like i may get a drum sander sooner than i...
Looks like i may get a drum sander sooner than i thought as my cheapo thicknesser passed away today :(
Anyway, let us know how the first run goes when you get to it!