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Benjamin Schwillens replied to the topic "Mr.Bailey(s) Bandsman" – 4 weeks ago
@liebe thx you
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Teesee replied to the topic "Laquer over Osmo For Decal?" – 3 months, 2 weeks ago
@liebe Yeah, I figured it might be problematic on top of wax oil but I’ve a few spare water slide decals I made up for a previous guitar so I’ll give your suggestion a try. I’ve got to take Mrs… Read more»
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NSJ replied to the topic "Suitable UK/European timber for building" – 3 months, 3 weeks ago
@liebe walnut is nice, not to heavy, same with cherry. Made a full start entirely from cherry. Both lighter than limba or at least black limba, posibbly similar to the likes of brazillian mahogany. You can ebonise cherry which is… Read more»
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mark bailey replied to the topic "WHAT's THIS ? SOME SURPRISE WORKSHOP NEWS !" – 4 months ago
@liebe Hey Dan This is Carol now on Marks page 😉 NO offence taken at all – we know we have been absent, and it is shame indeed … BUT we are finally making our way back up to where… Read more»
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mark bailey replied to the topic "WHAT's THIS ? SOME SURPRISE WORKSHOP NEWS !" – 4 months ago
@liebe hello to you and everyone who sees this – things have gone a bit astray here, mainly because of family illness after the pandemic – but we are trying to get back on track. There is some news… just… Read more»
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Benjamin Schwillens replied to the topic "WHAT's THIS ? SOME SURPRISE WORKSHOP NEWS !" – 4 months, 1 week ago
@liebe thx for the info. The online coures and community are indeed great lots of info and help from members.
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SomethingNicer replied to the topic "Ambrosia Maple…. Tearout city…" – 4 months, 2 weeks ago
@liebe Thanks for that drawing, it’s very helpful!
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Benjamin Schwillens replied to the topic "Ambrosia Maple…. Tearout city…" – 4 months, 3 weeks ago
@liebe good tip thx
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Ambrosia Maple…. Tearout city…" – 4 months, 3 weeks ago
@liebe That’s a great photo Dan, I’m going to copy that for future reference 👍😃. Glad to hear that you’re body is a temple, with arrows drawn on it🤣🤣🤣
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NSJ replied to the topic "A mahognay neck through redo" – 4 months, 4 weeks ago
@liebe the finish was kinda tacky, floyd sat fairly high above the recess and the recess rout wasn’t very good. That one was my first carve top too I believe. I prefer to bring the recarve further out near the… Read more»
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NSJ replied to the topic "A mahognay neck through redo" – 4 months, 4 weeks ago
@liebe surfacing bit from radian tools, use it then give it a quick sand and it’s ready to go. I use 80 grit on a hard piece of wood.
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Build #2 finally finished." – 5 months, 1 week ago
@liebe Yeah Timberline have some nice stuff, not cheap mind you and the prices are before VAT, so it’s a nasty surprise when the tax isadded!!🤣 If you’re seriously going to buy a bit foe experimenting on, go for the… Read more»
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Brian Walker replied to the topic "Build #2 finally finished." – 5 months, 1 week ago
@liebe Thanks Dan, the London Plane came from a company called Timberline shop.exotichardwoods.co.uk they call it Lacewood but proper lacewood is totally different. They have it as bookmatched guitar body caps, as used in this build and also as box… Read more»
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Benjamin Schwillens replied to the topic "Triumvirate" – 5 months, 2 weeks ago
@liebe ,nice build, great finish.
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NSJ replied to the topic "Built my first 5 string" – 7 months ago
@liebe friend had really old massive slabs of it, sold me one. Also sawed it up for me with his massive machinery so I could get the maximum use.
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Benjamin Schwillens replied to the topic "New here" – 7 months, 1 week ago
@liebe many thanks. I am in the cours, drawing, making the jigs and caul ect. Getting the right tools.
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Boo replied to the topic "Triumvirate" – 7 months, 1 week ago
@liebe Thanks Dan, I appreciate it. It’s a good job those foam brushes are cheap then?
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Boo replied to the topic "Triumvirate" – 7 months, 1 week ago
@liebe It’s Chestnut product isn’t it?
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Boo replied to the topic "Triumvirate" – 7 months, 1 week ago
@liebe Yeah ok, I’ll order some and plan another build soon. 🤘😁🤘
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Boo replied to the topic "Triumvirate" – 7 months, 1 week ago
@liebe It’s gone really well for you hasn’t it, they look great. I’m definitely going to try this finishing product out. I’m a spray guy as you know but these results are proving that great finishes can be achieved without… Read more»
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