Guitar Making | matt | Mentions

Robin replied to the topic "New Workshop" -

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 23:31:40 +0000

Hi @matt That’s great news about your workspace, I hope that you’re able to make it nice and comfortable. Will you be able to heat it for the lovely part of the year? My new shed should be delivered on… Read more»

Jonathan Hodgson replied to the topic "Has anybody tried Tonetech's waterborne lacquer?" -

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:51:05 +0000

@matt beelsThe situation is probably even worse now than it was two months ago because of Brexit affecting the few options from the EU. I don’t know the regulations but when you consider that vanilla essence is classed as a… Read more»

Jonathan Hodgson replied to the topic "Has anybody tried Tonetech's waterborne lacquer?" -

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:32:02 +0000

@matt beelsI know about Crystalac, I watch a lot of Highline Guitar videos.Solarez also looks very good (Near instant cure when exposed to ordinary sunlight rather than waiting a week before you can level sand is so appealing).Unfortunately without UK… Read more»

Clinton replied to the topic "1 of 2 Pinecaster Builds Part 1" -

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:26:09 +0000

Looking great as usual, I like your style

Thanks @matt beels

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Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #002" -

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:19:13 +0000

Hi @matt I guess you don’t know anyone with a drill press? Maybe someone here could whiz up a drill guide out of scrap wood and send it to you? Something like this: There’s a couple of local workplaces that… Read more»

Robin replied to the topic "Robin's build #002" -

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:06:09 +0000

@matt but you might consider removing a little wood with a file or reamer to get them in there, it shouldn’t take too much?!? I did consider that, but don’t want to have loose sloppy fit. I’d rather fill it… Read more»