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cattytown replied to the topic "Can someone recommend me a sander?" -

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:27:32 +0000

I might be a bit late here. I have a Mirka DEOS – the smaller one. It is beautiful to use. It costs though!I wanted a bigger sander as the Mirka is really a finishing sander, but couldn’t justify the cost… Read more»

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cattytown replied to the topic "Simple 4 string build" -

Sun, 15 May 2022 13:24:11 +0100

Cool thanks. I look forwards to it.

cattytown replied to the topic "Truss rod length for bass" -

Sun, 15 May 2022 13:23:15 +0100

Routed from the front, FB over the top. That distance is what’s bothering me. Where I can see a length specified, where it’s labelled as bass they seem to start at 610. That looks long for mounting either way round… Read more»

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Fri, 13 May 2022 15:22:53 +0100

cattytown replied to the topic "Simple 4 string build" -

Fri, 13 May 2022 15:20:04 +0100

That looks fab! What did you use for the pickup routes? I am hoping to a PJ setup with a rear route at some point so am thinking about that a little, as most templates are a little, er, roomy!

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Fri, 13 May 2022 15:18:04 +0100

cattytown posted a new topic "Truss rod length for bass" -

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:01:58 +0100

Hi, I am watching the build a neck course. I was wondering about choosing truss rod lengths – there seem to be a few to choose from, looking to start from 610mm, and starting from a precision I have at… Read more»

cattytown replied to the topic "What would you like to see next?" -

Wed, 11 May 2022 09:50:34 +0100

@boo Thanks 🙂

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Tue, 10 May 2022 22:44:30 +0100

A little late on this one, If these have been covered and I have missed them, I’d appreciate a pointer to them. First off +1 for droptop and for, head adjustment for truss rods. I’s also like to know considerations… Read more»

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cattytown replied to the topic "Hi from Bolton, Lancs" -

Sat, 07 May 2022 18:56:04 +0100

@boo That;’s a dilemma – I’ll be in Blackpool on Friday, but I’ll have my partner with me…

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Sat, 07 May 2022 17:14:32 +0100

@rocknroller912 Thanks – might have to trawl around for that!

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Sat, 07 May 2022 11:08:53 +0100

@russ There are a few timber merchants about, but most feel like they are aiming more at the building trade rather than nice stuff. I was planning on dropping in at Axfords at some point – they do list some… Read more»

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Fri, 06 May 2022 14:09:39 +0100

Thanks – woodwork skill is moderate – I can hand saw square, comfortable with power tools – made storage cupboards that sort of thing. Mainly functional rather than decorative, but looking to step up and do nice as well now… Read more»

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Fri, 06 May 2022 11:18:18 +0100

Hi all, contemplating my first real build having done a partscaster a couple of years ago.Planning a rear route P-Bass (If using nice wood, why hide it behind a pick guard?) and know full well I’ll make a couple of… Read more»

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