There have been numerous occasions when, if I had a blow torch to hand, things may have take a particularly bad turn!! I have learnt that it is useful to have something valueless and easily breakable to hand most of…   Read more»

@tv1010101 YesTV, it’s nearly always you that does that!! 🤣  The thing is, if you are concentrating on Mark then you don’t really see the comments (not sure about the new big on screen speech bubbles thing tbh) but if…   Read more»

I’m up for organising/hosting some kind of meet in the South East (North Hertfordshire). Also happy to do a bit of a factory tour/lunch whenever anyone may be passing through Letchworth. I’m just trying to picture a group of us…   Read more»

Fantastic looking neck and headstock. Just when you think that ever possible shape has already been done, then you see something new. And not only new but really beautiful too. Awesome!

This is great! So amazing to hear other peoples’ stories.
Anyone else want to join the 12 step program?

This could end up being a bit like the beginning of an AA meeting when a new member joins the group!! Here’s my story: I have always loved making things. As a child my friends and I would make go-carts…   Read more»

@petersoyanov
You can buy Nitrocellulose lacquers, paints and stains from https://nitorlack.com/ They are based in Spain and they ship internationally at very good rates. Pretty good prices, excellent products and available in either in tins or spray cans.

Thanks guys, When my new website goes live (4 weeks?) there will be a section devoted to instrument making and offering services for custom making internal/external moulds and templates etc to customers own designs will all be a big part…   Read more»

Hi @jamesbisset, I use Vectric VCarve Pro to create the toolpaths for my CNC router and this can import 3D files in the following formats: STL, 3D DXF, OBJ, 3DS, VRML, 3DM, SKP I believe that Blender can save or…   Read more»