@tv101 
ok see you then. I will practice with my iPad and stand to get a good view.

@tv101 
Vertical is just as good I think, but it’s important to see the edge as you are working.  Weekend is probably better as I can get daylight. How does Saturday at 3pm sound. Hope the Jitsi still works.

@tv101  I have several all with different grades of abrasive attached with NEC tape. Some I made backing plates on a lathe and some I bought cheap flexible rubber backing pads which are made for electric drill. The slid wood…   Read more»

@tv101  OK we can do a Jitsi call, just give me some advance notice to try setting up my video stand as I’ve had problems trying to get the angle low enough to film my work bench. Also my lights…   Read more»

@tv101 Sharpening gouges depends on whether the bevel is on the inside or outside, known as in cannel or out cannel. I have some of the stones which Russ looked at and they are more used for removing the edge…   Read more»

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Are those shaped diamond stones (or similar)?  Where did you find them @Russ?

I saw them on Axminster @tv101. Aluminium Oxide it says they are made from. 🤷🏻‍♂️
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You can use these to sharpen your gouges @tv101….. I’ve never done it so I don’t know how difficult or easy it is.

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By a strange stroke of luck @Russ – yes it is

Very nice @tv101. Great Grown-up’s toy. 😁 
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Posted by: @tv101 Back to my Rough Trade compilations today – it’s a bit like listening to Radio6 Music but without the DJ interruptions They should have been much more popular than they were @tv101. Underrated band.  🙏🎶🙂🎸

Hi @tv101,
Is it large enough to make a full body template or a whole neck template? 
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Posted by: @russ Posted by: @tv101 finally managed to get hold of the Ed Kuepper (who?) “singles” CD set this week. And it includes this version of the original classic – bonus points for anyone who remembers the original I…   Read more»

Posted by: @tv101 finally managed to get hold of the Ed Kuepper (who?) “singles” CD set this week. And it includes this version of the original classic – bonus points for anyone who remembers the original I remember blonde Elvis…   Read more»

@tv101 probably the first three albums I’d recommend are ‘discipline’ ‘court of the crimson king’ and ‘red’ this one is from discipline.

Posted by: @deej Still around but mad busy trying to get to retirement ! @TV101   not done anything guitar related for quite a while. I hope all are well?  There are similarities in our lives! Don’t forget us  :)…   Read more»

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  Where’s my virtual friend @Marcel? Or Mr @Deej I presume “the authorities” finally caught up with @Boo again – out in 5 years? Is @MattBeels still working on his soft furnishings?   Where’d they all…   Read more»

Posted by: @tv101 making an acoustic, and then finding that it doesn’t play or sound as good as my old £150 Yamaha.  That should not holding you back trying it TV. It should encourage you to find out why  and…   Read more»

@tv101 
Yes tap tuning. Some makers also tune the sound board after the sound box is assembled by tapping and listening to the vibrations. Then they scrape away shavings on the outside until they are happy.
 

@tv101  People often tune the back and front to a set interval, say 5th apart, C for the back and G for the front. Some use an electronic tuner and some do it by ear. Removing wood lowers the frequency…   Read more»

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At least, I think that’s what they say …

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@tv101  I need to stop earning money, and join the ranks of the retired … Its a myth that you’ll have time on your hands when you retire. My #003 guitar build has come to a halt, I’m seldom a…   Read more»