Eddie6string
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4 years ago
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RE: Source for carbon stiffeing rods?

It means that anyone mindful of how wood behaves/reacts is cautious. Where a tree grows, say a windy edge of a wooded area, or in the middle of a fi...

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RE: Source for carbon stiffeing rods?

Two conjoined 4mm carbon rods showing flex

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RE: Source for carbon stiffeing rods?

Two conjoined 4mm carbon rods showing flex

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RE: Source for carbon stiffeing rods?

To prove the point. Now it's routine. Flat Blanks get to dry out for a few years after felling/sawing/planing (i plane close grain woods oversize ...

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RE: Source for carbon stiffeing rods?

Let me know if it makes sense?

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RE: Source for carbon stiffeing rods?

I couldn't possibly comment! But you're not wrong!

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RE: Source for carbon stiffeing rods?

Loads. I'll sort later. The greatest advantage is not having to square workpiece because only the centre line matters - as long as clamps get a pu...

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RE: Source for carbon stiffeing rods?

Be very careful when introducing cutter into wood and don't cut more than 2mm per run. My Router runs on a guide/sled which makes it more secure tha...

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RE: Source for carbon stiffeing rods?

My Triton Router works fine. 2mm cutter with 1/4" 6mm shank. Due to machine vibration, you will always get a little clearance above the 2mm (you c...

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RE: Source for carbon stiffeing rods?

Forget Rod - I found it had an element of flex before any significant resistance was engaged. I use 2mm strips. Two per Neck approx 6 - 8mm deep. ...

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RE: Useful bench tools

I wonder if it's because we give 'Pro-tools' more Wellie? Maybe I should rename this thread 'Affordable/bargain bench tools' ? I want to re-...

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RE: Starting the process, guitar number 1

Some say it allows the guitar wood to interact/vibrate more with the lower strings - how they know, I can't guess?!? Branding iron used on every Bo...

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RE: Starting the process, guitar number 1

@Mattbeels Reverse Headstock looks funky and has some harmonic benefits according to some. Decal on today

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RE: Teak for electric bodies/necks?

Hi Darren I built a guitar last year for long-term client from his own tree felled 17yrs ago. Part payment in Ash slabs. He has some chestnut ...

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RE: Teak for electric bodies/necks?

Hi Darren, As you know, Most woods can be used providing they have an element of stability/structural integrity. Self Build: Go for it, like a c...

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