Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

G'day all, Hope all is well. I am located in Brisbane and I was wondering if anyone knows a good place to get some wood stains from? I usually got mine from Stewart McDonald however I am lazy and don't often want to wait that long. I have been using this product and was wondering what is similar to ...

I've already looked at them Bill but can't get there as they only open mon-fri and my curent work hours don't help! How far south are you?

Col,

Thanks for the offer but unfortunately I purchased the block of wood joined!

Cheers

Ben

Hey everyone!

Just wondering if anyone around North Brisbane has a thicknesser that I could use? Only need it for about 20 minutes max! Happy to give some cash or beer!

All I need to do is run some swamp ash through to get the right thickness for a jazz bass body.

Cheers

Ben

This is the one I was going to get.. It's in my budget. Will this be big enough?
http://www.carbatec.com.au/carba-tec-14 ... 50b_c21215

Thanks for the advice guys ill prolly go with the bandsaw as ill use it for other woodwork projects.

Cheers

Ben

Thanks Martin.

Hi all, hope all is well. I am looking at buying a router to use to cut out an electric bass body, neck etc. Combined with the right router bits will this be enough to cut out the body or would I still need to get a bandsaw? I have some acrylic templates which i purchased online which would make it ...

Hi,

Can anyone tell me is Socomec Bandsaws are any good?

Cheers

Ben

Hi everyone,

I have a guitar body which I believe is an Eggle. It did not come with a neck and I wanted to put a neck on the guitar. How do I deterime the what size next etc to get for this guitar?

Thanks

Ben

Hey all, Hope everyone is well. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good website or shop where I can get a Gibson LP style replacement bolt on neck. My friend has given me his old guitar body and asked if I could have a go placing on a neck etc. So if any of you know a great place to get one please...

Thanks for the replies! Very useful information as always. I am looking at making electric bass guitars. The machinery I listed were ones that I have seen people use before. So I was not sure if it was all useful etc. I already have a belt/disc sander. Would there be a requirement of getting and osc...

Hey everyone! Long time now post! Hope everyone has been well. I am currently overseas for work and have been looking at what tools/machinery I will buy when I arrive back. I was thinking about getting most of my machinery from Carbatec. I am looking at getting the following: Bandsaw, Jointer, Thick...

Is there any particular watts to get I have read that a lot of people recommend 40 watts.

Thanks Steve!

Hi all,

I am looking at upgrading my very very cheap soldering iron and I have been recommended Weller from from friends at work who fix radios etc.

However I am not sure what size tip I should be getting? Is the smaller tip the better?

Cheers

Ben

That birdseye neck looks awesome!

Hi again,

Does anyone know of any good easy/simple to use software for designing guitars??

Cheers

Ben

I could actually be heading over to Perth but not for at least 1 1/2 years. Haha

Hey everyone, I am looking to see if there is anyone in the Brisbane area or outer areas who is looking to give some advice and some hands on experience. I am preferably looking at electric guitars/bass building along with repairs and set up. I am willing to learn and work for free, money is no issu...

Hi Greg, Definitely agree with what some of the others have said about kits. Stewmac is great and as one of the other members said they deliver with in 4 or so days. I have found out dependng on the price that it is sometimes cheaper to get it sent by express post instead of their normal post. Good ...

Everyone,

Again thank you so much for your helpful advice!

Take care and talk soon.

Ben

Thanks for the advice very very helpful!

I am looking at getting a jointer because I do plan on making electric guitars and basses.

I better get saving!

Cheers

Ben

Thanks for the tips.

I was just looking at buying the 10" one. Would that still be ok or would I be better off in spending another couple of hundred and getting the 14" with 2 speeds?

Ive also been looking at their jointer 6" economy and their oscillating sanders. Any tips of those??

Cheers

Ben

Hi all,

Long time no post! I have manged to save up some money and have been looking around at some bandsaws, jointers etc and have noticed that carba-tec seem pretty cheap. Any opinions/recommendations?

Cheers

Ben