Dan Hawkes
Dan Hawkes
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Joined: Apr 28, 2023
Last seen: Mar 23, 2026
Topics: 16 / Replies: 159
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RE: Triumvirate

Thanks @tv101 I love what an oiled finish brings out in the wood, but I'd been looking for a finish closer to the qualities of lacquer, but without...

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RE: Recommended black Cyanoacrylate for inlays?

Hi @jamesbisset, I'd you're doing a tester it might be worth trying the black thick ca glue from O3 adhesives. I've not used their black, but ...

2 years ago
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RE: Copper tele

@nsj utter madness, I absolutely love it! I supposed shielding the electrics shouldn't be a problem...

2 years ago
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RE: Maple faux binding

Hey @tv101, Well, it's a bit of a long story, but I'll keep it short as I've been meaning to pop a progress post up, but keep making progress and no...

2 years ago
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Answer to: Radius amount?

Hi @somethingnicer, yes it's 12" radius on the fretboard. Hope your build is going well.

2 years ago
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RE: Maple faux binding

Cheers @russ 😅 I think it was planned as part of the fabled finishing course Mark was working on. Don't think I'll be able to provide mark...

2 years ago
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RE: Hi from manchester

Hey Dan, Welcome! I've followed your same route in to guitar building, and I have a sneaking suspicion partscasters are the gateway drug to all this...

2 years ago
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RE: Metal Machine

@clinton, looking good! What wood are you using for the body?

2 years ago
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RE: Router suggestions

@tyreman thanks for the suggestion!

2 years ago
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RE: Router suggestions

@swepri thanks mate. I should have spent a bit more time researching before asking, but really appreciate you answering. Looks like I can get at 8mm...

2 years ago
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RE: Router suggestions

Hi @swepri These have just come back into stock. It says they have an 8mm shank, my router has a 1/4. I'm wondering if these will fit my rout...

2 years ago
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RE: Poplar?

I got my blank from David Dyke I'll check out reid too, assists on the look out for interesting timber (even if I can't afford it!)

2 years ago
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Answer to: Poplar?

Hi @brie, I've not used it myself, but Poplar is pretty commonly used. My understanding is it's easy to work. If you're looking for light weight, ta...

2 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #004

@robin interesting! I'll look out for your thoughts. I've got the crimson water based wipe on finish to experiment with, but not tried it yet.

2 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #004

@robin looking good! What finish are you going for?

2 years ago
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RE: Well, that’s that then!!

@brie good work! I often look at the acoustic course, but find myself building 'just one more' electric!

2 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #004

Cheers @robin! Maybe I'll look into bending the sides myself, I think a mate has a bending iron and his badly can I need up making the moulds?!...

2 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #004

@robin looks excellent! Did you buy the acoustic build kit available in the shop? I'm thinking about pulling the plug on it, but would have to buy...

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