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| Author: | Nigel Forster [ Thu May 01, 2008 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Lutherie videos on YouTube |
Dear All, Just to let you know I have been posting a few shots films on YouTube showing me at work. Some of the stuff will be familiar ground to most of you, but it may be new to some. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/Nkforster http://www.nkforsterguitars.com |
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Thu May 01, 2008 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lutherie videos on YouTube |
Nigel, You will be pleased to know that I bent my first set of sides recently, after watching, more than a few times, your video of side bending . I am happy to be able to say, "Thanks!" Oh, they turned out quite nicely, if I say so myself. |
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| Author: | Sam Price [ Thu May 01, 2008 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lutherie videos on YouTube |
Nigel, Welcome to the OLF! I have been aware of your youtube vids for a while now, and find them informative and incredibly compatible with my method of building. Saw your guitars at Cheltenham last year too, enjoyed seeing Gareth Pearson shred on an NK Forster, and was not just impressed by the technique, but the tone! All the best. Sam. |
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| Author: | Chansen [ Thu May 01, 2008 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lutherie videos on YouTube |
I can't watch the videos here at work but.... wow! That is awesome, I can't wait to get home and watch a few of these. Thanks! |
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| Author: | Nigel Forster [ Thu May 01, 2008 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lutherie videos on YouTube |
Right - multipiece backs - I have no problem with them - given the choice between a 5 piece quarter sawn back and a 2 piece slab, I would choose the former although many folk would not. As long as you are confident about your joins I would go for the better wood every time. And the days of good quality 2 piecr backs in Rosewood are coming to an end - the quality of Indian is going right down. Younger trees are being felled and to make the width they are being cut off the quarter - the worst of both worlds. The Angled 2nd brace - if this brace goes straight across the waist it will be too stiff and a dip can develop when the back swells (I build very dry) So it is partially to allow a little more movement which can help avoid distortion and splitting, also by making it more flexible (longer and lower) the bass response seems to be improved. Finally, I scrape the binding then seal with glue and scrape again to fill small gaps but mailnly to prevent Rosewood dust from dirtying up the white during final sanding. Hope this all helps. Nigel http://www.nkforsterguitars.com |
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| Author: | ChuckH [ Thu May 01, 2008 4:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lutherie videos on YouTube |
Hey Nigel, I done been watching your vids on YouTube for many months now. I didn't know you be here on the Forum! Cool Bro, keep the vids rollin' You're Awesome Thanks for Sharing your trade! |
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| Author: | phil [ Thu May 01, 2008 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lutherie videos on YouTube |
nigel, the videos and posts are much appreciated. thanks for sharing. phil |
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| Author: | Cal Maier [ Sat May 03, 2008 11:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lutherie videos on YouTube |
Nigel, Very enjoyable stuff. Quote: The Angled 2nd brace - if this brace goes straight across the waist it will be too stiff and a dip can develop when the back swells (I build very dry) I'm curious to know the humidity levels that you build at. Thanks, Cal |
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| Author: | Nigel Forster [ Sun May 04, 2008 9:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lutherie videos on YouTube |
I build normally around 20-35% This is lower than most I believe. And the heating is always on. |
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| Author: | Cal Maier [ Sun May 04, 2008 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lutherie videos on YouTube |
Thanks Nigel, I've been struggling to keep my shop humidity at around 40-45% while I believe it would normally range from about 20 to 30% in this part of BC. Thank you again for this post, as I believe I will start building dryer than I have been. Other than the angled 2nd back brace, would there be any other major changes that you've made to compensate for the dryer humidity? Cal |
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| Author: | Guest [ Sun May 04, 2008 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lutherie videos on YouTube |
None. Wood can stand expansion far better than contraction. |
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| Author: | Nigel Forster [ Wed May 07, 2008 2:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lutherie videos on YouTube |
Have just posted some more side bending clips for you all. http://www.youtube.com/user/Nkforster http://www.nkforsterguitars.com |
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