Robin
Robin
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Last seen: Dec 13, 2024
Topics: 13 / Replies: 1073
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Answer to: Tracing headstock plan, nut width is off from video dimensions

Ok looks like your printing got scaled down for sure. When you're printing the A4 plan, have a look for an option to print actual size and it sho...

5 years ago
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RE: Workshop Weds: PINSTRIPES!!

@tv101 I'm going to be trying that on my next neck build ... so perfect timing!! I'm going to have a go at that too. My maple neck blank is wi...

5 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Online Bandsman 2

@clinton My Diy frame saw. I like that saw, how much practice does it take to for such a straight cut ?

5 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Online Bandsman 2

@boo I’m using a 1” blank that is long enough for me to cut pieces off to stack at the heal and headstock ends. That's what I had intended ...

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

Iv'e got the dots on now. The fret wires are cut, sandbag ready and waiting delivery of my Thor hide hammer. I might get it tomorrow or maybe next...

5 years ago
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RE: Just saying hello

Hello Phil I'm also a fairly recent convert and still on my first build. I wouldn't describe myself as an addict, I can stop this any time I want, o...

5 years ago
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RE: Fret sloting oopsie

I tried my Axminster tools gentlemans saw to clear out the the fret slots after sanding. The kerf measures 0.6mm and is wider the the slots in my pre ...

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

@boo Iv'e begun the negotiation process, iv'e been encouraging her to keep knitting more of these jumpers and following more complicated patterns. A...

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

Another landmark moment yesterday when I routed the neck pocket. Due to my previous experiences with the router, I approached this with a bit of trep...

5 years ago
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RE: 🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶

My favourite that I'm trying to play at the moment is Albatros, I can't sing at all, so I like the songs that don't have any words.

5 years ago
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RE: Making Some Bandsmen ???

I don't think that my first practice build falls into the bandsman category, but iv'e already got my Bailey kit for my next one, so bandsman it will b...

5 years ago
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RE: Fret Cutting Jig

I'm pretty sure that your CNC can position far more accurately than any of us can do manually.

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

Iv'e had a wee break from guitar building, iv'e been making jigs and tools instead. I made a jig to work on the fretboard. I used the pre m...

5 years ago
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RE: Update 1pm - NOT LIVE!!

Come on up, there's room for you all. As for the weather, when the sun shines we forget all the bad days.

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

A miraculous transformation today, it seemed to take forever with the rasp to reduce the thickness of the neck, and then after smoothing the corners, ...

5 years ago
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RE: Update 1pm - NOT LIVE!!

Is it Saturday already. Iv'e glued my fretboard this morning and having the rest of the day off. It's hard work being retired.

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

@johnnierox-boo That neck looks stunning with the oil on it, can't wait to be doing that.

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

@johnnierox-boo Thanks John. Yes it's it bit of a conversation piece when there's people here, its usually quite quiet during the week. My friend n...

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

@tv1010101 It's great working outside when the sun is shining, but the natural dust extraction was blowing a bit cold today. It's so satisfying seein...

5 years ago
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RE: First practice build

I'm really enjoying making the neck. Finished thicknessing the headstock, chiselled the shape and drilled for the tuners. I used a step drill for the ...

5 years ago
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