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Peter Morande DiscussionShop Organisation

Returning to Instrument Building Soon.

Hi All, I wanted to check in with folks in the industry and ask for some advice. I have been on a building Hiatus for a number of years now (Hand Injury, Medical Issues). Things have gotten much better, and I am fully able and capable of building once again. The 2nd biggest hurdle I have had was a lack of opportunity for shop spaces to build. I now have a viable workspace and full use of my hands once again to build. The problem is that, o…

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Hi Peter and buona fortuna on your re-start. I would look into a thickness sander, drill press and small bandsaw. And dust collection! A good router that you can also mount on a router table. A laminat…
Private member Discussion3D Printing

Introduction

Hi Thought I'd say "hi". I've just joined the group. I'm Rob, I'm based in Yorkshire in North England. I'm mainly interested in elictric guitar and electric bass building and playing. I've built around 5-6 guitars/basses through 3d printing. I've two Prusa MK4's and been printing for around five years. The design and build of them is logged here https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/485214-a-3d-printed-six-string/ And https://www.basschat.co.uk/t…

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Thanks. Looking forward to learning and hopefully contributing. Not sure I can contribute a great deal to traditional guitar making but interested in how 3d printing can help. I know a little about 3d…
Private member DiscussionSELL! SELL! SELL!

Lutherie Books For Sale

Description of 10 books for sale as a unit. Many of these are classics from the 1970’s through the late 1990’s. If you want to find something new, read an old book! The cost for all the books including USPS Priority Mail shipping - $425. Payments to be made using PayPal. Contact David Hurd ([email withheld]) before making payment. For sale only within the USA. 1. Brosnac, Donald, “The Steel String Guitar – Its Construction, Origin and D…

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