Rocknroller912
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Any advice on hand applied topcoat methodology?" – 5 years ago
@jamesalexandermcmillan I’ve finished solid wood with a drying oil only and no lacquer or varnish. It’s very forgiving as it doesn’t crack or chip if knocked and any minor dents can just be rubbed down and oiled again. With rattle… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Workshop re-opening for courses?" – 5 years ago
@jonhodgson
You’re not kidding about the neighbours there is a rumour that Sawney Bean the well known west coast cannibal is still alive and looking for victims. -
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@blake
Good looking job I like the way you have shown the steps of construction -
Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "?Luthier Jokes and Funny Stories?" – 5 years ago
@mattbeels Those guys were insane they had a blind singer and were in costume all weekend it was like being on a film set. I lost my wallet with everything in it and one of them handed it in to… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "?Luthier Jokes and Funny Stories?" – 5 years ago
@tv101 @mattbeels Way back in the early 90s I was playing in a Ceilidh band competition on the Isle of Bute off the W coast of Scotland. Some of the extras from the Braveheart film belonging to the Wallace clan… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Workshop re-opening for courses?" – 5 years ago
tv101 I did live in Ayr for three years in the 70s when I was a student but didn’t have a bike then so never went out of the town much. There are some different routes from where I live… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Any advice on hand applied topcoat methodology?" – 5 years ago
@jonhodgson
The sanding sealer I used was the same make as the lacquer, it was Craft Supplies which was bought over by Turners Retreat a few years ago. I think their current brand is called Chesnut. -
Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Boo doing a lot of work for "Charidee"…" – 5 years ago
@boo
Im just picking up on this thread and would be happy to make a donation if you need to purchase parts -
Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Any advice on hand applied topcoat methodology?" – 5 years ago
@jonhodgson Ive tried melamine lacquer when I first started making instruments, a long time ago. It wears well but dries hard so is not ideal for acoustics as it stiffens the wood making it less responsive in transferring mechanical energy… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "both bent sides came in the mail split" – 5 years ago
@rajbcpa I just checked one of the acoustic builds I’m doing according the the Martin D28 plans. The bottom block glued onto the sides is 4 3/4 inches high finished size, so if you have this from the good edge… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Workshop re-opening for courses?" – 5 years ago
@tv101
I would like to do an acoustic course but have not signed up yet. I’ve never been there and only have a motorbike so am waiting for lockdown to finish and see how far it is - Load More
