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Angus Edwards replied to Mike S's discussion OK, that makes it harder....

"oh I get 3 ply sounds magic"

May 27

Angus Edwards replied to Mike S's discussion OK, that makes it harder....

"They been like that for years here in oz but all good the laws have really worked her in stopping people smoking but more relivent I think is that those mongrels can't influence kids to smoke. But anyway handmade plywood boxes sound better and…"

May 27

John Zant replied to Mike S's discussion OK, that makes it harder....

"I know this is a bit late but i might have another solution for you if you can get it shipped out bush. You can buy veneer ply that isn't glued together. I get 12" x 48" sheets from a skateboard supply company. You can glue it up…"

May 10

Marvin O'Gravel replied to Mike S's discussion OK, that makes it harder....

"Darn! Hate to hear that. I 'spose it'll happen to us in the US before too long. Of course ours will say "Dude, smoking is bad for you, OK?" I assume that it would be too expensive for us to send you some…"

Nov 15, 2018

Mike S replied to Paul Ronson's discussion Good source for pre shaped and fretted necks

"Aliexpress springs to mind, but doing your own fretting isn't hard, steel yard rule, scalpel, set square and, absolutely vital, a good fretting saw, stewmac can fix you up there. The scalpel is for marking, a pencil is much too thick. I made a…"

Nov 5, 2018

Mike S replied to Mike S's discussion OK, that makes it harder....

"Thanks for the input, guys. No doubt I'll still turn up the odd one, but the days of getting them a dozen at a time would seem to be over, sadly. I live out in the bush, weekend flea markets etc are problematic. Have made 4mm ply boxes in the…"

Nov 4, 2018

Lapsteel washboard replied to Mike S's discussion OK, that makes it harder....

"If you can buy it there, try Baltic birch plywood. It has more plies than normal plywood and contains no blows. It is a joy to build something with this plywood."

Nov 4, 2018

Mike S posted a discussion

OK, that makes it harder....

Friends and kinfolk, I am aggrieved. Just went to the usually helpful cigar shop to stock up on boxes for the Xmas hot season only to discover that cigars must now be sold only paper envelopes that have "don't smoke, tardo!" in large hectoring letters printed on them. Boxes, tubes and associated packing must be destroyed at the warehouse. Thank you, New Zealand gooberment! Not shop guy's fault, l thanked him for his help over the years, walk back to the car, roll up the windows and swing into a…See More

Nov 4, 2018

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Mike S commented on Alan Garrett's blog post Recycling wood

"I use mainly recycled/found timber. Bed heads are an excellent source of perfectly aged mahogany, English oak and a couple of new Zealand natives. They can be had for literally a couple of dollars each at dump shops and recycling centers."

Nov 3, 2018

Mike S commented on Lapsteel washboard's photo

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"This is very cool! Never made a hubcap got but now I think I have to..."

Nov 3, 2018

Mike S commented on Lapsteel washboard's photo

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"This is very cool! Never made a hubcap got but now I think I have to...."

Nov 3, 2018

Mike S commented on Angus Edwards's photo

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"Hell of a thing! Nice work."

Aug 15, 2018

Ted Crocker commented on Mike S's photo

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"Very cool Mike!!"

Jan 23, 2018

Mike S commented on Mike S's photo

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"A pair ready for market and since sold:-) I've adopted zero fretting as standard, a good system that streamlines production considerably, no more nuts to build and no need to rebate the box lid. Also means figuring bridge height is a snap, lay…"

Jan 21, 2018

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