mark bailey
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RE: Soundboard

It is normal - To compensate Cedar is normally left a little thicker (=> 3mm is not unusual)

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RE: Binding Module

Do you mean in terms of the grain tearing out? I will try a small section where the tail piece insert will go to judge if there will be a problem and,...

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RE: Binding Module

Probably a good time to bring this up... I am sure you are aware that by using laminated sides you have made binding MUCH harder! Win some..lose some....

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Answer to: Binding Module

Hey Darren I decided to put the Binding videos in the bonus section - this was because it is a non essential part of the build. Enjoy! FYI: The Bindin...

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RE: Soundboard

Not to my knowledge Darren. I think 'stiffness' is a better way to measure i.e. top deflection method

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RE: Workshop Humidity

If it floods you all die... ? you win.... ?

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RE: Workshop Humidity

T'Yorkshire? - they had it lucky up there...I'm from t'Coventry...we had it hard. ?

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RE: Workshop Humidity

Blimey....... I wish..... And here I am in my 2x3 meter shed.... You were lucky! When I were a young whipper-snapper my first workshop was a double ...

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RE: Workshop Humidity

It is going to be cosy in there! Nice bench 🙂

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RE: Workshop Humidity

Can someone tell me how to put pictures up on the thread This might help: how-to-upload-images-videos Let me know if it is not working for you - there...

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RE: Workshop Humidity

Most dehumidifiers don't work too well at low temps (below 12 is too cold really for them to be efficient) My advice is to crank up the oil filled rad...

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RE: NEW! Trem Drawings/Templates/Patterns

Hi Edwin Hi Mark, are the drawings also in Udemy? Sorry - I'm afraid not - To get the new stuff you'll have to be a premium member... FYI There is goi...

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RE: Workshop Humidity

Great Q - Thanks! Yes it can be a bit of a nightmare in a draughty shed. In the middle of winter...in the UK... If you do not have any 'proper' heatin...

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RE: Sanding Dishes

Yeah - super handy - especially for fitting the back - would not be without mine. I get my sanding discs from Axminster

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RE: How to upload images/videos

Hi John - apologies for the trouble... I think it is our time delay thing to prevent spam...if you try again now it should work?

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RE: Laminated back and sides

Hey Darren - I tend to try and balance the front with its back and sides... for eg. I wouldn't put a super heavy back and sides with a super light top...

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RE: Sanding Dishes

Morning Darren - Yes ! I use mine for gluing and shaping braces also for shaping the sides before fitting the back... Was there something specific you...

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