Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

I've not had many issues pulling out epoxy from the pores during sanding. I usually end up doing more than 1-2 epoxy sessions though...usually at least 4 for most of my builds. As noted I tried Zpoxy and also West Systems but now use Boatcote epoxy. Thanks- agree testing would be safest... I used o...

Thats a great looking guitar Rob and congratulations on your first build. It is a good feeling to finish that first project and I'm looking forward to see your next one. Welcome to the forum.

kiwigeo wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:12 am

A good source of wood for solid body work in Adelaide: https://mountainrivertimber.com.au/

Thank you for that Martin. I will definitely check them out. The prices look reasonable and the location couldn't be better.
Cheers,
Matt

Hi, Tassie Oak from Bunnings, this is what I am looking for, cut on the quarter, and buy it when I see it. It worked well for the cigar box-style guitars I was building at that time, with no truss rod either. end grain.jpg This was a fun build some time ago, all pine, neck as well, still good after...

Darrel Friesen wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 30, 2024 3:25 am

Melvyn Hiscock's books are a good starting point as well.

Thank you for the tip Darrel. I am fortunate to have been loaned a copy of Make Your Own Electric Guitar.
Cheers,
Matt

56nortondomy wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:35 pm

You could try tas oak ( kd hardwood ) from Bunnings it's fairly cheap and actually makes a pretty good neck. I've used it on a few builds. Wayne

Thank you very much Wayne. I'll give it a go
Cheers,
Matt

Hello everyone, After previously making my first classical guitar a couple of years ago I am currently in the middle of my first electric guitar build at a course near where I live in Adelaide. The wood is conveniently provided by the course but I would like to work on my hand tool skills at home an...

If you're in Adelaide Wood and Strings in Marino is another option : https://woodandstrings.com.au Just as an aside, during a previous overseas trip while stuck in a cheap hotel while in transit, I wrote the following short article about my experiences with a couple of courses including with Wood an...

Wow! That’s very nice indeed and great photography!

So I joined up several years ago, got all excited about starting to build instruments, bought some timber etc... ...then went through a divorce, lost motivation, started a couple of different hobbies instead, and kind of forgot that this forum existed. Just recently though, I found the slab of Tass...

Yeah, I like these chisels. I bought a set of long handles and the set with stubby handles about 8 years ago, when they were really cheap, and I've been using them, and have been happy with them ever since. It's definitely NOT a "bad idea". It's a GOOD idea! As for sharpening, I sometimes use stone...

I bought a set when I first moved here and was still waiting for all my tools to arrive. Decent chisels. Hello Nigel, Thank you for the comment. It’s reassuring to know you have found them to be decent. Just as an aside, I really enjoyed your interview on the Luthier on Luthier podcast. Cheers, Matt

They seem to get a reasonable review: https://www.woodworkforums.com/f152/luban-chisels-171165 What is your sharpening method? Hi Martin, Thank you very much for the link. So far I have only sharpened plane blades with a veritas honing guide and 800 & 1200 grit water stones. I’ve also got the narro...

Welcome Ricky. I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures of your builds. I'm still working on my first guitar and its slow going.

Cheers,
Matt.

Hello everyone, I'm still getting started and slowly building up my collection of tools. I'm getting close to finishing off my first classical guitar neck with traditional Spanish heel with the tools at the guitar making school. I'm thinking about purchasing a set of 6 of Luban chisels for $99: Size...

Its great to see your workshop in full swing and projects on the go Martin. Have you been working on the classical guitar for long? It looks great.

Cheers,
Matt

Welcome from across the ditch!! (the ditch to the east, not the ditch to the south, that is) Have been down a similar road to you, but coming from a guitar background, started taking classical lessons after I started building guitars and soon realised I needed to build my self one, that was 10 year...

lamanoditrento wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:32 am

Welcome, Matt. Look forward to seeing some of your builds in the future

Thank you very much lamanoditrento. I will aim to take some photos of my current build to share.

Cheers,
Matt

Welcome to the forum Matt. Im up in the hills. Not much going on in the workshop at present but youre welcome to pay a visit some time. Drop me a PM Thank you very much kiwigeo. I'd love to see your workshop and meet another guitar maker. I'll definitely take you up on the offer. Thank you for bein...

Morning Matt, Good to see you starting the path of lutherie. Re your clarinet, if you need any info yell out, I have made a couple of clarinets over the years, it was a passion of mine to go into production of an australian made clarinet, but....... business growth went in the direction of repairs ...

Hello everyone, Thank you for welcoming my into your forum. I'm based in Adelaide and have recently started building my first guitar, a Hermann Hauser classical guitar, at a local guitar building course. I'm enjoying it very much and am looking forward to being able to tinker a bit at home too in th...