Hi @darrenking, Doesn’t sound like a bad idea to me, but generally I don’t know until I *uck about, then I find out. For what it’s worth, I really like a trapeze on a guitar or something like a bigsby…   Read more»

@darrenking  I think the split 3mm from joint line was a weakness, but once I’d cut that out and rejoined it, the board was sound. The split that I’ve repaired since then was caused by my own clumsiness. I thought…   Read more»

@darrenking To my mind, given that the accuracy of the fret positions are absolutely key to the sound and quality of the finished instrument, it seems a false economy to try to save on this aspect of the build. I…   Read more»

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Hey Darren @darrenking!
 
I recorded that a week or two ago.  Not got around to watching it yet though.  (Should be on iPlayer for anyone interested).  Think they were on OGWT or similar back in the day.
 
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@darrenking I’m trying my best 😉

Mr @darrenking is still here occasionally …

@darrenking this is what I get when googling.   “How do they make roasted maple wood? Roasted Maple (also known as Baked, Caramelized, or Torrified Maple) is maple that has been heat treated in a specialized vacuum oven to remove…   Read more»

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@darrenking
A really nice tribute Darren. May they all live long in your thoughts. 
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Can’t say much to that post @darrenking 🙁 Good to see you posting, but not so good to read the post. I guess that many of us are getting to the age when parents are going to be leaving our…   Read more»

@darrenking
Nice one Darren. More great craftsmanship.
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Difference between jazz & banjo @darrenking …
 
I like some jazz 🙂
 

My technical design eye loves the neatness and precision of it all!
 
I’ll pass on the banjo/bouzouki option for now though @darrenking – I’ve got a few other builds ahead of that on the priority queue.

Posted by: @darrenking @tv101 I recognise those inserts!! I had those tucked safely away in my “might come in handy one day” cupboard! Didn’t end up using them (dimensions weren’t quite right), but they were the inspiration for what I…   Read more»

Posted by: @darrenking
I have an 8’ x 4’ CNC router

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Good to see you’re still here @darrenking.
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@darrenking thanks for the response.  I have a Shop Sabre CNC machine and have been experimenting with different hold-down methods.  Some work and some are so so.  I am exploring using HDPE fixtures with a vacuum to do my hold…   Read more»

@darrenking  No worries Darren; thanks for the explanation.  I lived in Lanchester till I went to Poly (remember Polytechnics?) so I don’t remember the Consett Mustang sorry – I do remember the day JFK died though; the day not the…   Read more»

Posted by: @darrenking
you wouldn’t want the see the last couple of inches of the fretboard devoid of frets even if they were useless.

One alternative: A nice but simple inlay instead of those useless frets?

@darrenking 
Mmm – this is getting a bit stalky mind Darren!
I’m native – born 1953
Pls elucidate your curiosity…