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Absolutely fantastic, not only the oustanding crasftmanship but also the creativity and beauty of the lines.

Well I have a good opportunity to look like an idjit here I think it is red cedar but I wouldn't exclude wallnut...

Thanks all for the replies, I have been doing a bit of home work and it seems I may go ahead with a 1kw system. (most bang for the buck due to govt grant)

Peter,
That is really good, avg of 9kw...

Hello all,
I am thinking of having a solar 1kw grid connected system at my place (Sydney metro).
I searched around on the net for independent information but it seems most of the information is...

I got a off cut steel pipe diam about 60mm from a guy that makes towbars and I use a hot air gun to heat it up, works a threat and costs $0 ( I already had the hot air gun.)

Make sure you close...

I think you got it right old_picker I also feel that I sand too much :)

Next time I will be better prepared, this has really been a waste of time and materials for a very frustrating...

I would definitely give a try to Gerard Gillet he often seem to have some young and not so young persons building their own guitars or doing some work in his workshop.

He is really passionate...

Absolutely fantastic Malibu, your craftmanship is second to none.

You are almost there, I hope you post some nice detail pics when it is done.

I could not find Meguiars No 7 in their range but I have found a medium cutting compound (fairly coarse) and then their polish without wax.

The products seem very good but I am clearly not capable...

Excellent answers, thank you all.

I'll try to get some of the meguiars products, it seems "Diamond Cut Compound" or "Medium Cut Cleaner" is what you refered to.

Is this what you meant Kiwigeo ?...

Hi all,
Not sure if I should post this on the finishing forum or here, but being for a Guitar I'll try here first.

I am looking for a cutting compound (polish) to finish my guitar after sanding...

Sorry about the delay replying, I have been quite busy (not on the guitar unfortunately)

I opted for the combination bolt on neck and truss rod for ease of construction, adjustment and eventualy...

The stain is.. a pain to get right, make sure you raise the grain with a damp cloth and sand it lighty and repeat until it does not raise anymore, then like old_picker said I also get better results...

Contrebasse,
The kerfing was not apparent anywhere at the time of binding, The binding is Brazilian rosewood with white brown white strip, about 1.5-1.8 mm thick ( I didnt measure) and the sides are...

Very nice design and superb execution very well balanced shape and proportions.
I really like the grain on the legs however a minor thing bothers me, all the strechers are quarter sawn (or close...

The binding is now completed, just scraped and light sanded, some glue remains here and there but I will wait a few days till the glue is completely dry for final sanding.

Just need to adjust the...

The last 2 days have been a real pain, the binding is definitely the hardest part, I had many problems bending the binding, perhaps plastic would have been easier, certanly less messy.

The cutaway...

A few pics just before glueing the back and with the soundboard being glued.

Note the 4mm MDF shim that only allows the clamping pressure to go to the perimeter of the soundboard so the arching...

The stiffeners are not just for the rigidity of the frame, they also are a pretty quick and easy to make insurance in case the guitar is dropped or falls from the stand.

What amazes me in Luthery...

Use fret slotting files ?
You probably have some :q

Superb work Malibu, I have struggled the last 2 day on mine doing the binding and I was thinking how tough would be an arched top... well the F holes (seems that way :) ) seem even a bigger challenge.

Humidity was acceptable for my area and I went ahead with the bracing of the soundboard, little cleanup and glued the back and soundboard to the ribs.
15min to kill until I can take the clamps out....

I agree with Gratay why going trough the trouble of a dovetail and the complexity of manufacture and adjustments, it seems to me that a straight mortice/tenon with 2 bolts is a lot simpler to make...

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Hi all,
I am new to the MI forum but not new to WW Forums, I generally do some furniture as a hobby.
I saw Lynn Dodebusel (or something like that) making a guitar on Hand made music on the How To...

The top is just edge glued, being long grain and plenty of surface there should be no need for bisquits... time will tell...

Very nice piece, I like how you centered the flat sawn grain in the back rest, the seat also looks great and inviting.
How did you carve it ? did you use an angle grider and arbortech blade ? was it...

Thanks again all for the kind comments and the greenies :), I was quite proud but you guys just hit right on the nail, the design and balance is what is most difficult for me to generate and...

The table and benches look really good from design and construction point of view, they will outlast anything you can buy at a reasonable price.

The back legs and rest of the chairs looks nice and...

Thanks for the kind comments, I agree the silver ash goes really well with the Jarrah, I used Marri for the table legs because I already had it. I never used Marri before and I didnt like it very...

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Here is a table I just finished and six chairs I did a while ago, some maybe familiar with the chairs design, I did post pics of the prototypes about a year ago.
This is my 1st table and it is my...

Here is a very large entertainment unit that is 'almost' finished, it contains everything ! Stereo, plasma, bar, heater, but no kitchen sink. :) I just need to make another small drawer for under...

Thank for the info, it confirms what I was thinking that the particle board is more suited.

Ticky,
I have and still am considering real timber, the cost of course is an issue, I am looking at...

Call me barbarian if you like but if the strength is an issue I would rather go for the minimal effort and maximum strength. One Mortice and a corner block... That would also provide some bracing and...

I am considering building some sort entertainement unit essentially composed of boards, some will be Melamine some veneered.
I have used MDF and Particle boards on other occasions and have found...

The table is a Fantastic piece, could you explain to us how you joined the table top ?
Do you have a not so precise fit on the bowed sides and you cover with the inlay ? If not how do you manage a...

I would use dowels instead of screws, they are inexpensive, dont require special tools and fairly easy to use.
Just buy a kit with a few dowels a drill bit and the small marking pins that fit in...

Thanks for the replies, I already have a Metabo Duo and it is a fantastic machine however it is more suited for large areas not for corners and it is not suitable for one hand operation. (about 3kg)...

I am contemplating the idea to buy a good finish/detail sander, I currently have a GMC palm sander and even tho it has some advantages it is not good enough. It is very light 700g and very cheap but...

Hi Redback,

I would address the problem another way, if your problem is dust particles and other on a flat gloss shiny surface perhaps you should question if a flat gloss shiny surface is what you...

I have a BAS350, it has a powerfull enough motor and is satisfactory for what I do, however I found that the frame flexes a bit and it should be bolted to the ground to perform optimally. The...

Here is another vote for the Jet Supersaw, excellent design and manufacture, all these guys on the TS10-HB are just blind and cant see that there is other options. :)

The sliding table is a great...

Anagote Timber in Marrickville had some when I was looking for some a few month ago.

Be ready for the tag, this stuff aint cheap....

I think the portable thiknessers should not be overlooked, I have small cast iron thicknesser, it can certaily take big passes and the results are predictable and repetitive only problem is that you...

Big thanks to Bruce and Warren to make the things so easy for us, I think I snatched the last 2 packs of structural 90x35 for Sydney.

I have regularly much more difficult dealings with businesses...

Thanks for the tips, just what I was looking for.

I'll check out Clark rubber Saturday.

Cheers

If this is still going on, is there anyone from Sydney interrested in grouping orders so we can arrange some transport ?

6-7 hours is too far for a drive up there.

I think the size of your tablesaw is irrelevant, the tablesaw is the machine that requires the most room in your shed, not due to the machine size but due to the size of the stock. Furthermore I...

Well this is not exactly woodworking but it is somehow related so I'll post.

I need to do the upholstery on some chairs I am making and I have no experience at all in that domain so perhaps if...