@russ
This is another one. Their products are good I got an engineers flat surface with a test certificate accurate to 0.001mm, so they’re not a DIY firm.

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@russ
Try this place https://www.mscdirect.co.uk/cgi/insrhm
My job was buying tools for a professional workshop and I went for quality firms that supply industry. 

@tej I would be very careful trying to adapt or build a high speed cutting machine it’s an accident waiting to happen. I think Mark said that his circular blade was a special order. Using the wrong type of blade…   Read more»

More jolly Irish stuff
 

@tej Here is an example of how an oiled finish can darken mahogany. The first photo is before oiling in 2003 and the second one is from 2015 and shows no deterioration in the finish despite being kept on display…   Read more»

@tej Oil finishes are hard wearing and easy to touch up if you need. Another advantage is they don’t chip or spread if you do get a knock. Just rub out the dent and apply more oil. I did an…   Read more»

@tej I think colour options while still seeing the grain will be very limited due to starting  with a dark base of mahogany. Also depends what shade of brown your mahogany is. Brown isn’t a primary colour so adding red,…   Read more»

@mattbeels
Didn’t think that kind of behaviour is allowed in Germany

@tv101 Its difficult to say why Irish bands always seem happy, probably due to cheerfulness from adversity as a lot of the music originated from hard times like the 1840s famine and emigration. Traditional music was banned in Ireland for…   Read more»

@mattbeels
You got it I love to describe her as my ex
SC is exactly what I thought it would be hot, sticky and full of mossies. 

Beautiful instrument, the contrast with the black hardware and stripes against the wood colour works really well.

Suppliers are usually very helpful and will advise according to the style of guitar. I think 2.5 mm is thought to be standard but some electric players like strings closer to the fretboard so prefer a smaller size. Remember that…   Read more»