Koendb
@koendb
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Joined: Jan 23, 2021
Last seen: May 9, 2025
Topics: 30 / Replies: 748
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RE: Tinting shellac french polish

I just realized that for the UK things are a bit different and you would need to pay duties anyway. So not a really good tip ๐Ÿ™‚

3 years ago
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RE: Another router bit.

I don't think a router is the best way to shape a neck. It is not a uniform shape. I would use a rasp and/or spokeshave.

3 years ago
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RE: Siddharth Mehta- Your favorite Guitarist at this moment?

I am by far my favourite guitar player. If only I was as good as Jimi or Eddy ๐Ÿ™‚

3 years ago
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RE: Tinting shellac french polish

TIP: If you want Stewmac products without the import BS here in Europe, You can also buy from Madinter in Spain, they do carry most of Stewmac product...

3 years ago
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RE: Murtaza Hashwani - Which Type Of Guitar Is Best For Beginner?

I would advice the same. Although my first one was a telecaster too ๐Ÿ˜€

3 years ago
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RE: Fingerboard radiusing router bits?

@RathiusIf you do decide to buy them, let us know what you think of them. I personally prefer to radius by hand with a combination of radius sanding b...

3 years ago
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RE: Is it normal to fork a project mid-build?

That sounds about right. For my 16" I ended up with G .020 (now wound, but will try plain next string up) C .017 E .011 A .009

3 years ago
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RE: Doing fiddly things

@swepri That is some serious engineering ! I am impressed.

3 years ago
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RE: To embarrass myself into finishing something ...

@tv101 That is looking really good man !

3 years ago
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RE: Acoustic Builds

ugh thats tough

3 years ago
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RE: Acoustic Builds

Awesome ๐Ÿ™‚ Gonna make mine out of multiplex as that is what I have available

3 years ago
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RE: Acoustic Builds

Yes you definitely need more clamping :-)Nice looking top! I am going to make a body mold like that for my next acoustic project too.

3 years ago
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RE: Is it normal to fork a project mid-build?

Alright! I used a 16" on mine ๐Ÿ™‚ It took me a bit of experimenting to find a good combination of string gauges.

3 years ago
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RE: Is it normal to fork a project mid-build?

@wolframmalukker Forgive me if it has been asked before, but what is the scale length you used on this ukelele?

3 years ago
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RE: Feck-Right-Up. Ideas/Suggestions please ...

๐Ÿคฃ ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ˜‹ I do like you very smart design feature, You are such an inspiration T ๐Ÿ˜Ž

3 years ago
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RE: acrylic router base

I created one that fits all three of my different routers. I think it is indispensable.

3 years ago
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RE: Third Course

@frocesterbill That looks really really well! Nice job ๐Ÿ™‚

3 years ago
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RE: New Build - Tamarind Top

Testing the alignment and installation of the Gotoh FR trem... Woohoo everything lines up perfectly. Next step, shave off a bit of the shim for the ...

3 years ago
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Answer to: Third Course

Awesome that the courses are going again! Enjoy!

3 years ago
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