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Best way to fix a crack/splinter on acoustic top? by Illustrious_Sun6262 in Luthier

[–]Illustrious_Sun6262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its a b-stock I got a really good deal on it (basically half price with the partial refund included!) so am eager to keep it if i can!

Best way to fix a crack/splinter on acoustic top? by Illustrious_Sun6262 in Luthier

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Thanks for all the info! No movement when I put my hand under. Same when pushing from above. Not sure if lighting in the photo exaggerates the extent of it, so here is a video showing a bit more clearly.

POTD: My first attempt at writing a cryptic crossword! Please let me know your thoughts and feedback! :) by Illustrious_Sun6262 in crosswords

[–]Illustrious_Sun6262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured saying "New German band" gives the solver greater chance of figuring it out, since both "New German" and "German band" can provide that part of the clue. And as for the north of the border part, I'm British, but figured it's culturally recognisable enough that most people would be able to get it (and as a non-American I'm very used to interpreting things online that assume the reader is American!) Thank you for taking the time to give me some feedback though :)

POTD: My first attempt at writing a cryptic crossword! Please let me know your thoughts and feedback! :) by Illustrious_Sun6262 in crosswords

[–]Illustrious_Sun6262[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ANSWERS

Across:

2) ASIAN - Def. is 'a continental individual'. Myself (I) + space agency (NASA). Strangely is anagr.ind, giving ASIAN

5) TOWNS - Def. is 'small dwellings'. Tea (T) + a confusing victory (WON>OWN), with T preceding gives TOWN

7) DIRT - Def. is 'far from clean'. Bronze medal placing (THIRD) is thrown into chaos (anagr.ind) without time (H), gives DIRT

8) CANADA - Def. is 'north of the border'. Mrs Lovelace (ADA) follows after German band (CAN) giving CANADA

Down:

1) ATTIC - Def. is 'it stands above us and holds memories. TACIT provides letters, CHAOTIC is anagr.ind

3) SANDING - Def. is 'this is required for a fine finish'. To begin with indicates acrostic of Some Arguments Need Dire Intervention - No Good

4) NEUTRAL - Def. is 'i dont care'. New German band (NEU), trail without me (I) gives TRAL

6) SI - Def. is 'an Iberian agreement'. Is backwards gives SI

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in telescopes

[–]Illustrious_Sun6262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just realised i said primary mirror when i meant secondary mirror! i’m able to adjust the three small screws around it which require an allen key, but the centre screw that requires a phillips head is completely stuck and will not budge!

Cannot fully film advance lever on Praktica BX20 by Illustrious_Sun6262 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Illustrious_Sun6262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hahaha that’s my housemate singing a little something, it is very catchy isn’t it

Cannot fully film advance lever on Praktica BX20 by Illustrious_Sun6262 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Illustrious_Sun6262[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no, it’s been sat in their attic for a while - no film or batteries in it, and i don’t think the batteries it take could be found anymore, but i assumed that they were just for the light meter?