Hi all, We look after the website for Mark and Carol. This is a really difficult thing to pinpoint. It could be browser settings, maybe even your security settings. The embed code seems fine although ...

Scrap wood is starting to look like something. It was intended to be a practice before using the expensive wood but there’s no real disasters so far, so it may get strings. I’m trying to think of some...

@koendb Nice hunter gathering, it’s always good to consider older gear, some real bargains can be found. 👍

Attachment : 640048EA-CC06-4A9E-8086-FD0299814757.jpeg Nothing makes me happier than a newly built Tenor Ukulele. Better yet, made out of Koa and Wenge. Cannot wait to hear the sound of this thing...

Nothing makes me happier than a newly built Tenor Ukulele. Better yet, made out of Koa and Wenge. Cannot wait to hear the sound of this thing with the hole in the wood. @clinton Yes! That looks so go...

@mikeyrjiom I come from an automotive finishing background so I use different types of paints. What @clinton is suggesting is a valid technique for repairing, although I haven’t done it with Aquacoat ...

Thanks (@clinton) for the help. I will contact the owner and arrange a time so I can do the work. Will let you know the outcome (@markbailey) nice to hear from you. Hope all is well

Cheers Clinton! I can't wait to try this...let us know how it goes @mikeyrjiom ?

Beautiful Guitar! Too bad about the scratch. Ok, U have done this before. Wet Sand 800 Grit surrounding area using a rubber eraser as your sanding block. Just enough to where scratch just slightly co...

Posted by: @ Hi Mark Thanks for your reply yes any help & suppliers advice from the guys would be appreciated I've ordered some bits from yourself so look forward to receiving them - no mad rush...

Hi Guys I've decided to watch through the Acoustic videos before touching anything - proper entertaining better than Corrie! 😉 Starting from scratch slowly building up my equipment Can anyone...

Hey Chris - it really depends on your budget - and in these strange times also what is actually in stock and available... Virtually any bandsaw, even the smallest and cheapest, will suffice - but my a...

@mikeyrjiom Thats a great looking guitar. The forum finishing expert is @boo however from my limited knowledge and experience nitro can be touched up without too much trouble. If the scratch has gone ...

Hello from the Isle of Man. The good news.... I actually sold one of my acoustic builds. (can I call myself a luthier now 😆) The bad news..... The guy has had it a month and a friend has scrat...

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I’ll continue with this bandsman build today. I love how dark Ebony goes when lemon oil is applied. I put some on the fretboard offcut to show the difference, I can’t wait for the time when I can appl...

Ingenious @russ I knew there would be a crossover somewhere between gardening and guitar making but this wasn’t an obvious one. On a Venn diagram, there isn’t going to be much depth, the circles will...

Attachment : image.png Ingenious @boo. 🙂🎶🙏🎸

@boo Good call on the side dots, it’s usually a plastic rod so it should work. I’ve been saving ebony off cuts from violin pegs for years thinking they will be good for maple fretboard dots but don’t ...