mark bailey
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RE: Dovetailing Jig

@darrenking No problem - glad to help Also bear in mind that 'Normal' nylon string guitars generally have a MUCH higher action - like 3-4mm (ish)...as...

6 years ago
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RE: Gloucestershire Bandsman

I would normally mark it out accurately and cut the f-hole before gluing the cap...hollow out the body and then make sure to glue it on accurately. I...

6 years ago
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RE: Gloucestershire Bandsman

Looks great! I usually recommend 12mm (1/2") around the edge but you can push it a bit further if you are brave As @e-den-hertog pointed out - be VERY...

6 years ago
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RE: Dovetailing Jig

Yes - Nylon guitars are traditionally built up flat on a board - face down - the neck is attached to the soundboard in a straight line. Along the plan...

6 years ago
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RE: Dovetailing Jig

That is the prettiest Dovetail Jig I ever did see!

6 years ago
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RE: Roseline build progress

Absolutely no idea...but... I have used Lacewood (London Plane) for sides and the bending was not a problem - V Easy... Nowadays I just Dampen the sid...

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RE: Roseline build progress

Thanks - it's a pleasure! Great pics - damn she is looking beautiful..

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RE: Faux binding

Hey @frocesterbill Yes - it is NOT EASY - finshing guitars takes years of practice to get the appearance of perfection...here is how we do it (in a nu...

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RE: DIY Drum Sander

WOW - Nice work Graham! Thanks for the pics and vid - I have added them to your post...amazing work...hero points duly awarded!

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RE: Masking / demasking a fretboard for a painted neck

@herb YEAH! Fingers crossed for ya Herb - Can't wait to see the colour!!

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RE: Masking / demasking a fretboard for a painted neck

@herb Sorry for delay Herb - didn't receive notification and missed this... Sounds like you would be better to de-mask after the primer and remask aga...

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RE: Hi from Bolton

Cheers Simon and welcome! Building from scratch is probably not as hard as you think - but you will likely need to get some tools etc...a kit like you...

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RE: Return of the Thistle

That is beautiful John! Inside and out 🙂

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