@darrenking i am only able to find tesa 4288 which is the black tape. the only difference is it has stronger tensile strength. i found it off ebay where someone was selling it as an alternative to t...

@darrenking thanks. i have a bunch of those tape dispensers. and i know how they can jump up and bite you 🙂

Hi @seanwhcraig, I am pretty certain that it is Tessa 4287 and you ideally want it in 19mm or 25mm (3/4" or 1"). You'll need one of those tape dispenser things as well and the rolls fit the StewMac th...

@darrenking thanks for your help

Posted by: @rocknroller912 @tyreman Whats your first build going to be good question, I am probably going to keep it simple for the first build, but have drawn out a few full-scale plans including t...

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@darrenking for years I have struggled making my own jigs and templates per scale length. Not to say they were bad, but quite good and effective actually. Your jig however, by far is the most brillian...

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@boo Whoa! That’s a nasty paper cut you’ve got there! Make yourself feel better by having a big bag of chips with plenty of salt and vinegar and then rub some Ralgex into that aching back of yours! If...

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thanks. looks like its available but theres a ton of different types

Hi Sean, look for Tessa tape. I’ll try to find the code number but there is a red version (for cold pressing) and a blue version (for hot pressing). I know, the wrong way around right? Cheers Darren

@darrenking thanks, I am signing up for that course asap. im in the US so will have to look for the tape here.

Hi Sean, I’m pretty sure that there is a section of video in the laminating masterclass I filmed with Mark where I demonstrate the method used. If you imagine glueing the halves of a very thin soundbo...

Sorry, I'm way late to this thread but was doing some research on laminated backs. was curious about how you seamed and joined the back pieces? what glue did you use? how'd you joint them to get a ...

Awesome info!

My last sets of laminated sides! Promise! This time I have used the same veneer all the way through ie macassar ebony, with two internal layers running at 90 degrees. Not sure if this will make a diff...

Thanks, I will do. My natural tendency is to prefer science to art but I guess I'm going to have to let go a bit on this one! I have one cedar soundboard that seems very much floppier across the grain...