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seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Laminated back question" – 3 years, 2 months ago
@darrenking thanks again. i’m going to use 3 layers.
i found this. is this it?
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seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Laminated back and sides" – 3 years, 2 months ago
@darrenking thanks, I am signing up for that course asap. im in the US so will have to look for the tape here.
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seanwhcraig replied to the topic "Laminated back question" – 3 years, 2 months ago
@darrenking thanks for the response. i am in US and googled UF resin system but its all technical articles. i guess it’s also called plastic resin glue. i will take both inside and outside lams to the same thickness. do… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "My first steps in building an acoustic guitar" – 3 years, 2 months ago
@darrenking
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tv1 replied to the topic "Acoustic Bliss" – 3 years, 3 months ago
@rocknroller912 @koendb @jamesbisset @boo @darrenking I’ll whatsapp SteeveeDee separately – not sure what his ID is on here? Reminder that we said we’d have a Guitar Builders’ Jitsi at 8pm on Tuesdays. I was going to create a different chatroom -… Read more»
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tv1 replied to the topic "New Year. New Guitar (build)" – 3 years, 3 months ago
A bit of sanding, and re-draw the outline …
I’ve got the scale length and neck pocket marked out. First job in the morning (hopefully) will be to use my special @darrenking Bagpress neck pocket cutting jig to… Read more»
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Boo replied to the topic "Vintage technique for neck adjustment" – 3 years, 3 months ago
Posted by: @darrenking How about removing the frets and then stinging the guitar for a while, under high tension if necessary. You could then refit frets with thinner tangs or carefully run your fret slotting saw in the existing slots… Read more»
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Koendb replied to the topic "My first steps in building an acoustic guitar" – 3 years, 3 months ago
Success! No light gaping to the cracks, squeeze out all aroundAlso around the heel and tailblock. I could not completely contain the excitement this morning 🙂
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Boo replied to the topic "My first steps in building an acoustic guitar" – 3 years, 3 months ago
Although I can’t add anything, I’m loving this conversation, very interesting stuff. I’m so happy with the thought that people put into these forums, always thinking of others and how things will contribute to future guitar/instrument builders. Wonderful input. @darrenking… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "My first steps in building an acoustic guitar" – 3 years, 3 months ago
@darrenking
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darrenking replied to the topic "My first steps in building an acoustic guitar" – 3 years, 3 months ago
Posted by: @bpower someone like @darrenking may be able to correct me I am really not in a position to ‘correct’ anyone and I think we’ll all find that the longer we stick around, the fewer examples of right or… Read more»
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Boo replied to the topic "Crack in my acoustic back material…." – 3 years, 3 months ago
@darrenking I use this stuff to get some great results.
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Boo replied to the topic "Crack in my acoustic back material…." – 3 years, 3 months ago
@darrenking Would that be an epoxy glue or (like @bpower is suggesting here) an epoxy resin? What is the difference? I know my dad used to use good old Araldite to fix a myriad of broken items. I see that… Read more»
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Bpower replied to the topic "Crack in my acoustic back material…." – 3 years, 3 months ago
Thanks for the feedback @darrenking and @rocknroller912. Darren…. I really…. really want to use it with the stripes in the middle. I’m very glad you mentioned about the epoxy. I really did have more worries that the crack is going… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Crack in my acoustic back material…." – 3 years, 3 months ago
@bpower
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mario replied to the topic "Repair fret slot cutted in wrong position" – 3 years, 3 months ago
Hi @darrenking ,
In the case I buy a new fretboard. Do you recommend me a way to “recycle” the first fretboard. Can I use it for another purpose ? -
Boo replied to the topic "Repair fret slot cutted in wrong position" – 3 years, 3 months ago
@mario Where are you in the world?
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Koendb replied to the topic "My first steps in building an acoustic guitar" – 3 years, 4 months ago
Posted by: @rocknroller912 I don’t see any need to fill the gap in purfling. I’ve never seen anyone else do it. Posted by: @darrenking You definitely don’t need to fill these gaps. OK Then! Thanks Guys 🙂
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Tej posted a new topic "Fret slot jig" – 3 years, 5 months ago
@darrenking what’s the restriction on width of your fret slot guide, looking to make a fretboard for a 7 string electric, I don’t have final measurements yet as I’m being indecisive about the bridge!?
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Boo replied to the topic "✨✨NEW **Metal Flake** project ✨✨" – 3 years, 5 months ago
Posted by: @markbailey
Stunning!@markbailey Thanks, I’ve got to flat and polish it yet so @darrenking’s buffer will be employed again. ✨✨✨✨✨✨
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