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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Question about truss rod and placement." – 1 year, 11 months ago
Hi, there seems to be a wee bit of confusion here, so I’ll try to answer this question and your next one together 😃 The slot for the truss rod needs to be the same width as the truss rod,… Read more»
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Metal Machine" – 1 year, 11 months ago
@clinton Thanks for that, what you’ve said is pretty much as I expected and hoped. Just need to find some now!!😃 There’s one place I’ve seen it listed but currently out of stock.
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Metal Machine" – 1 year, 11 months ago
@clinton I have been considering Poplar for my next build, I want something light for the body, and would be very interested to hear your opinions on working with it, sourcing it ( not sure where you’re based) etc.
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Hello from Alabama" – 1 year, 11 months ago
Welcome to the forums John, I’m sure you will find loads of useful advice here and, likewise, with your luthier group, you will be able to give us the benefit of your experiences. will look forward to seeing your parlour… Read more»
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Metal Machine" – 1 year, 12 months ago
Careful!! You could have your eye out with that headstock!!🤣🤣🤣
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Brian Walker liked forum post "Well, that’s that then!!" – 1 year, 12 months ago
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Brian Walker liked forum post "A bit about my pickup winding journey" – 2 years ago
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "New member from Utah, US." – 2 years ago
Welcome to the forums, I’m sure you will find the help and advice you need among the members and, with your experience, you’ll be able to share that with others. Look forward to seeing some of your work, past and… Read more»
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Brian Walker liked forum post "First copy (serial #2) of one of my original designs!!!" – 2 years ago
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" – 2 years ago
@boo Wow Boo, thanks for all the info, chapter and verse right enough🤣🤣 You could get a job with those people as a salesman🤣🤣 Seriously though, I think we might give it some thought and at least have an assessment… Read more»
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" – 2 years ago
@sogoslotvvip Thanks 👍😃🎸
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" – 2 years ago
@boo Does the extra insulation just go in the loft or are we talking about tearing out the walls? Don’t think I could be doing with a major upheaval but then again, we are planning having some redecorating done this… Read more»
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" – 2 years ago
@robin Lovely guitar Robin, that finish gives a nice sheen and brings out the grain.
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Robin's build #004" – 2 years ago
@robin Looks great Robin, well done!!👍😃
More photos please, I’d like to see how that finish looks, I’m a nosey beggar🤣🤣👍😃🎸
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" – 2 years ago
@nsj That’s pretty much what I was thinking, that insulation would be the key. We’ll stick with our oil fired CH for the present but would seriously think about making the change rather than getting a new boiler if the… Read more»
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Well, that’s that then!!" – 2 years ago
@nsj Interesting to hear how the heat pump/solar panels have reduced your heating costs. A friend of ours is going to have the survey done to see if he qualifies to have the work done and we were thinking of… Read more»
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Poplar?" – 2 years ago
@liebe Thanks Dan, your suggestion of obeche could be a possibility, it appears that it’s lighter and softer than Poplar but not markedly so. Do you have any suggestions where I might be able to source it? I’ve been looking… Read more»
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Poplar?" – 2 years ago
I hear you Robin🤣🤣👍
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Hello from Surrey" – 2 years ago
@nickkuk Looking good, nice work!! 😃
Really like that maple cap on the body. Thought mine was heavy at 4.1kg but you’ve beaten me on that one🤣🤣👍🎸 - Load More