Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

I was going to say forever and a day but two weeks is even better Dennis! And Steve you better call that guitar back and straighten out all those wrinkles before anyone else sees it :D :lol: I must say,I do like them gators but they can be a pest.This one at my back door was selling Avon! :D images....

thanks Mark, it's just a bit larger than a Martin om. The dimensions are... lower- 15 and 1/4 " waist- 9 and 3/4" upper- 11 and 1/8" body length- 19 and 7/8" I got the idea from the Dana Bourgeois JOM model. My shape and cutaway are slightly different but I did ask him permission to use the shape. T...

Here's a better shot where you can see the shape guys.

Looks great Chris !

Lutherie Gervais wrote:is it waterbase lacquer ?

It's nitrocellulose lacquer.

steve roberts wrote:Hi Dave
Realy nice looking guitar great work .
I am a big fan of Koa.
Regards Steve

I'm a huge fan of koa too and it's cousin- Austalian blackwood.
Thanks guys.

Hi guys and girls, Here's the OM-jumbo,cutaway that I just finished up. I like this shape a lot. Koa back & sides Carpathian spruce top w/ red spruce bracing.mahogany back bracing 1 piece Honduran mahogany neck Brw - fingerboard, bridge,binding 00112 (400 x 299).jpg 002225 (299 x 400).jpg 003333 (40...

I love these small bodied,12 fretted,slotted headstock guitars a lot too!
I have one I made years ago that I still play everyday.
Very fine work Bob.

You are lucky he has such an interest. I have tried to get my son into guitar building but he has no interest at all.
It would be great to have all the time together in the shop but It's just not for him. Like John Hall said...cherish the time together.

Yeah,that was sooooo good.THanks Kim!!
I love how it just keeps building with the orchestra and huge choir ...
Since this came out , I don't know how many times I've watched it!!
What a stunning tribute.

I've had the scraper for a while now and love it! It really cuts great when sharpened up
properly. Another grand slam from Stew mac and Santa Carruth!!

I love 335's and I love sunbursts so I definitely love this guitar! I agree with all the others who approve of your fine burst and fine fit and finish.
Well, now I must put one of these on my "to build" list. I can see why you are so happy.
Congratulations Paul-fine work.

I've installed a number of the K&K mini/western and I have the Trinity System-2 channel in my
own L-OO. They are an excellent pickup system for acoustic guitar IMO.

Good job on your #2 guitar ! It looks and sounds
very nice.

Notice how he says, This one was Given to me and that one was Given to me.....
Must be nice to have friends like that!! Yeah, his right hand technique is perdy good eh!!
Definitely one of the best ever.

Hey thanks guys. I tried some of the 3m spray adhesive recommended by Dennis Leahy and it seems to have worked very well.

Hey guys, I am making a caul for gluing down pickguards that have shrunk and curled up on older guitars. I want to glue on some teflon material like the stuff Stew Mac uses to make small "dams" to keep glue out of your fret slot. I need to know what kind of glue to use to glue this teflon to the woo...

Congratulations Waddy !!!

Yeah,this is pretty much how I sharpen chisels Lillian except I go back And forward when honing(a bit quicker).But to start out I would do like this guy does-just hone back towards you. I used to use those hone guides too but after some practice,you shouldn't need them.I like the Norton water stones...

I got mine from Luthiers Supply -Here's the link - http://www.luthiersuppliers.com/

It's a fine little plane for brace shaving and other small tasks Lillian. It's very light
and easy to make but I have no time for that, so I bought one ...30 bucks I think it was.

Very nice additions to your fleet Martin. Yep,I'm jealous too.
I have been using this little guy a lot lately, made by Stephen Boone.

Stephen Kinnaird wrote:Dave, you know I like your work, and this is no different. Always glad to see one of yours come up for us to ogle. Lovely s t r a i g h t grain on that rosewood. Very nice.

Steve

Thanks a lot Steve .

Banned Again eh? Oh well, time to drown my sorrows