mark bailey
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RE: Jigs, patterns, and lines on paper

Looks to me like you need more solid support underneath the neck to stop it bouncing or bending when you hit it. šŸ¤”

4 years ago
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RE: Cheers to Mr Bailey

Back atcha @tej - It is a simple fact that without you and the others none of this would exist. So thanks to you and everyone else here!!

4 years ago
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RE: Ibanez has 15.75 radius - which fret radius insert caul ?

If I understand this correctly you have a 15.75" fretboard and want to press the frets in. A 16" caul will be slightly flatter and press more in the...

4 years ago
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Answer to: Scruffy neck joint, how to fix it?

My tuppence: 1st pic - Back of neck join: Use a fine line black pen to cover the white bits...spray over. 2nd pic - Top of body: Ignore it. Will b...

4 years ago
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Answer to: Upper transverse graft

Yes - All good... the braces are Spruce....the thin pieces are Sitka Spruce. As you correctly identified, one is for the UTGRFT, the other is to make ...

4 years ago
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Answer to: Bridge pattern

@powerful - Apologies for the hassle! The PDF's for each course can be found in the final 'Resources' section: The Bridge PDF mysteriously disa...

4 years ago
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RE: Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar

😲 Dry yer eyes mate...The easy (and probably only) fix: a coverplate - ditch the fancy battery box this time - who will know? We won't tell... Wrap ...

4 years ago
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RE: Acoustic build #2 (wife's guitar)

Beautiful - we are very happy to have played a small part in it... Can't wait to see the next one!

4 years ago
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Answer to: Drill the Bridge Holes

That is correct for the placement of the bridge - but I would rotate it 180 degrees. Most people think the screws face the back, but if you look at ...

4 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

I seem to recall I once had a small white plastic internal pot for this gun - It fitted inside the main pot for smaller quantities like bursts etc...m...

4 years ago
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RE: Accoustic kit ordered

At the end of each course you will find a section called 'Resources' That is where you will find PDF patterns and all that kind of stuff

4 years ago
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RE: Electric body extension?

I agree - Looks 100% better if you ask me.....great! Good advice folks - thanks all!

4 years ago
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RE: Facets

There is plenty of room for error at this stage so it's probably just fine... Here is what to do: Ignore it...for now... Carve the 3rd facet and...

4 years ago
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RE: Hi to all sawdusters

Good point! A lot of folk buy a bandsaw and use it once...then get rid of it... Also they think it is no good but really it just needs a new blade a...

4 years ago
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RE: Cedar Soundboard repair

Cheers Clinton! I can't wait to try this...let us know how it goes @mikeyrjiom ?

4 years ago
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RE: Hi to all sawdusters

Hey Chris - it really depends on your budget - and in these strange times also what is actually in stock and available... Virtually any bandsaw, eve...

4 years ago
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RE: Electric body extension?

Ouch. 😮 Ideas anyone? I suspect this probably goes in the 'you can take it off but you can't put it back on again' category... This is why I alway...

4 years ago
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RE: Accoustic kit ordered

Thanks! Hope you enjoy the courses - some lovely bits and bobs heading your way very soon... Best of luck and don't forget to ask if you need anythi...

4 years ago
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RE: Hybrids

Audio only here - I'm on a mac - wonder if that makes any difference? Will check later on pc...

4 years ago
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