Robin
Robin
@robin
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Joined: Jul 29, 2020
Last seen: Jun 8, 2026
Topics: 13 / Replies: 1075
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RE: Robin's build #002

Couldn't resist a little trial fit of the tuners. I need to build up more lacquer though, I can still see and feel the edges of the logos. However, I...

5 years ago
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RE: Handmade jigs and tools

I like you're style @bpower , part of the fun of guitar building for me is finding a way to do it. You're next challenge is to add dust extraction to ...

5 years ago
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RE: In the beginning we mark the nut...

@tej What I’m thinking now is to do that to get the built up finish off and then colour the hole with soft graphite pencil lead and go over again ...

5 years ago
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RE: In the beginning we mark the nut...

@tej Only concern now is that the bridge is a very tight fit in the mount holes, I hadn't masked off the bridge post holes when I lacquer my c...

5 years ago
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RE: First New Electric for a While

Scrap wood is starting to look like something. It was intended to be a practice before using the expensive wood That's looking good @Rocknroller91...

5 years ago
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RE: **PINK FLAKE STRAT**

After this pink sparkle guitar landed in America, my friend made a neck for it and installed the custom pickups into a nice white scratch plate. This ...

5 years ago
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RE: Hybrids

@thepath I can see both videos on my andriod phone. Thanks for taking the time to investigate this.

5 years ago
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RE: Accoustic kit ordered

@powerful I'll be watching with interest how you get on with the kit. I'm planning on building an acoustic sometime, just working my way up to it.

5 years ago
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RE: Electric body extension?

@electricstringtheorygmail.com First of all welcome the group. I think you've had the best advice from Mark already if you want to keep a natural fi...

5 years ago
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RE: Hybrids

Does this video work for people? @boo yes this video works for me. Sorry about the late reply.

5 years ago
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RE: Hybrids

@boo @clinton It's not just Clinton's latest video that I've had this problem with, it's also been the two or three before that.

5 years ago
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RE: Hybrids

@clinton Re posting. What about now Still just audio for me my android phone. I'll try my tablet later, maybe need that to see the psychedeli...

5 years ago
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RE: Hybrids

@clinton For some reason I'm only getting soundtracks from what I'm assuming are videos that you're posting. Is anyone having this problem?

5 years ago
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RE: Jigs, patterns, and lines on paper

@wayne_f Youve made a great start there, looks like you're very organised and methodical, thats a good way to work. On my first guitar, I kind of ma...

5 years ago
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RE: Barncaster kills cancer

My other hand is stuck now too! Ahhhhhhhhhh……… What a nightmare @boo. I've got an image in my head now of Frank Spencer building a guitar.

5 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #002

Another little step forward, the waterslide decals are on the headstock now.

5 years ago
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RE: Finally saying "Hi"

Welcome to the group @wayne_f , what are you planning on building? Post a photo of your drawing and let us have look.

5 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

@boo Yes I normally buy it in coils rather than in straight lengths (although I do buy straight lengths sometimes). One good place I get it from i...

5 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

Looking good @boo Do you buy your fretwire pre rolled and where do you buy it from. I'm planning build #003 now while waiting for lacquer to harden.

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RE: Robin's build #002

Thanks for taking the time with that comprehensive advice @boo . I'll get it prepped for more lacquer and wait for the right weather conditions again ...

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