Robin
Robin
@robin
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Joined: Jul 29, 2020
Last seen: Dec 13, 2024
Topics: 13 / Replies: 1073
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RE: BYOEG Online Bandsman 2

@clinton Could not do it earlier because of the hidden tenon. Gotta glue the neck first then put the cap on Ah yes, I understand now, I hadn't...

5 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Online Bandsman 2

@clinton . My first attempt on a hidden Tenon. Kinda neat. Nice job. And not just a hidden tenon, you've hidden the pickup pockets and bridge...

5 years ago
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RE: When to glue

Hi @bodess, I'm also on my first build, and I'm sure that the more experienced builders will be along shortly with good advice. When I saw your photo...

5 years ago
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RE: Anyone can Build Guitars? Todays Livestream 1pm

@boo I hope all goes well for you Robin and speedy recovery. Thanks for putting them right Boo, they need to pay more attention at tbe back of...

5 years ago
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RE: Anyone can Build Guitars? Todays Livestream 1pm

Thanks all for your good wishes, hopefully I'll be home and back online for Saturday's livestream.

5 years ago
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RE: Anyone can Build Guitars? Todays Livestream 1pm

@boo I think that was for a curved one though and for single action. I’m not sure so I’ll go and check. It would be a lot easier if we could just ...

5 years ago
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RE: Anyone can Build Guitars? Todays Livestream 1pm

@boo I too would be interested in purchasing a small truss rod so I can build one too I think that Mark has a video on making truss rods, so ...

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

@markbailey 27/10/2020 10:12 am @robin The earth can go to either post tailpiece or bridge - no difference - do what is easiest....

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

My trial assembly went well, everything fitted and worked, once I'd got my head around the electrics and added a missing earth wire between the pots. ...

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

@markbailey Fingers crossed for ya! Looks the BIZ. Thanks Mark, a quick question, do I put my earth wire into the end stop post or the bridge...

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

Iv'e sanded up to 240 grit now and glued on the neck. Maybe have a trial assembly tomorrow.

5 years ago
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RE: New plans......

@e-den-hertog Looking good, I'm looking forward to seeing your build in progress.

5 years ago
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RE: How to Fit ANY Trem! Live @1pm today

@deej After further googling, I think that the Hagstrom F200p is the guitar that these terms were fitted to. I now think it's a Hagstrom FCS-1. The re...

5 years ago
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RE: How to Fit ANY Trem! Live @1pm today

@deej. Thanks Deej, I think you're right.

5 years ago
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RE: How to Fit ANY Trem! Live @1pm today

I'm trying to identify the make of this trem thats fitted to my Tanglewood Tomkat, I like the single point string height adjustment. Iv'e read that it...

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

The piece of veneer that TV101 kindly sent me is now glued to my headstock, what a transformation. Now you see it. Now you don't.

5 years ago
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RE: 1pm LIVE: Headstock veneers - bring yer best Q's - cheers folks!

@tv101 @robin - Postie should deliver a little package tomorrow. Hope it helps. The postman has been, thank you again Tony for sending these ...

5 years ago
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RE: How to Make Your Own Veneers - LIVE@1PM

@tv101 "learning opportunity"! The common factor in my learning opportunities is the router. I need to spend some time learning to tame it, th...

5 years ago
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RE: How to Make Your Own Veneers - LIVE@1PM

@boo just accept that they happen. I haven't done anything that I haven't been able to overcome (yet), and I don't get myself worked up about ...

5 years ago
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RE: How to Make Your Own Veneers - LIVE@1PM

@eddie6string I had to splice a piece of Maple in matching the run/direction of grain, then cover with veneer. Isn't it fun finding a way to f...

5 years ago
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