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by Mike Conner
Fri Aug 30, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Source for BWB Laminated Wood Purflings (LMII replacements)
Replies: 7
Views: 4090

Re: Source for BWB Laminated Wood Purflings (LMII replacements)

So, I've ordered, paid the invoice via credit card, and my order has shipped via Fedex. 57 B/W/B 10/10/10 x 0.100" wide 34.5" long $1.25 ea, $ 71.25 total 79 B/W/B 20/20/20 x 0.100" wide 34.5" long $2.00 ea, $158.00 total Shipping & Handling $ 29.91 Total $259.16 Delivery est...
by Mike Conner
Fri Aug 16, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Source for BWB Laminated Wood Purflings (LMII replacements)
Replies: 7
Views: 4090

Re: Source for BWB Laminated Wood Purflings (LMII replacements)

Same for me, 64" is preferred for the same reason, and I did ask if that was available. I make my own curly maple or walnut edge bindings 0.060 thick, 0.250" wide in about 34" lengths for mostly practical reasons. That means a joint at the tail end, but not difficult to do well. I can...
by Mike Conner
Fri Aug 16, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Source for BWB Laminated Wood Purflings (LMII replacements)
Replies: 7
Views: 4090

Re: Source for BWB Laminated Wood Purflings (LMII replacements)

So, I've been in contact with Gurian. - Their fiber purfling is available from RC Tonewoods and Allied Lutherie if smaller quantities are desired. - They cannot make the B/W/B 10/05/10 - they do not have the 0.005" thick white material. - They do make the B/W/B 10/10/10 - 54 pc quantity and $1....
by Mike Conner
Wed Aug 14, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Source for BWB Laminated Wood Purflings (LMII replacements)
Replies: 7
Views: 4090

Re: Source for BWB Laminated Wood Purflings (LMII replacements)

Thanks Bob! That sounds like a good alternative. I'll follow up with them...
by Mike Conner
Wed Aug 14, 2024 5:05 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Source for BWB Laminated Wood Purflings (LMII replacements)
Replies: 7
Views: 4090

Source for BWB Laminated Wood Purflings (LMII replacements)

My supply of laminated wood purfling material is dwindling, and I have not found a replacement source for some of the former LMII sizes, specifically: Black-White-Black 0.030" thick total (B 0.010" - W 0.010" - B 0.010"). I Refer to this as 10-10-10 Black-White-Black 0.025" ...
by Mike Conner
Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: What is Double Binding?
Replies: 9
Views: 4918

Re: What is Double Binding?

So, I called Elderly Sales and spoke with Ben. He stated that it is likely just referring to both the front and back edges having binding - as Alan had surmised. Ben said that it's up to the appraisal department to provide the descriptions for used instruments, and they do not always include that in...
by Mike Conner
Sun Aug 04, 2024 4:38 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: What is Double Binding?
Replies: 9
Views: 4918

Re: What is Double Binding?

I've seen the "double-bound" term used on the Elderly Instruments used postings. Given Elderly's expertise and repair staff skill, I wouldn't interpret the description as bogus or misleading. The listing for a 1995 Martin D-41 states "This attractive Martin D-41 has a double bound bod...
by Mike Conner
Tue Jul 30, 2024 3:34 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: What is Double Binding?
Replies: 9
Views: 4918

Re: What is Double Binding?

Thanks, Alan
I certainly have worked on some budget guitars that lacked binding on the back edge. I guess Martin and other manufacturers using are using the term as a marketing feature. I don't consider binding on both front and back edges as anything special, rather as almost essential.
by Mike Conner
Mon Jul 29, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: What is Double Binding?
Replies: 9
Views: 4918

What is Double Binding?

Seems like I should know this, but I'm not sure precisely what double binding is. I see reference to this in descriptions of manufacturers guitars, but searching has not yielded a specific description. I am familiar with common bindings and purflings (eg herringbone), just not with this feature.
by Mike Conner
Mon Jul 15, 2024 7:17 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Replacement for LMII Double-acting Truss Rod
Replies: 5
Views: 4263

Re: Replacement for LMII Double-acting Truss Rod

The real ones are only available on Mark Blanchard’s site. They are all I use and he will make them any length you want.. Thanks Alan and Barry! This just what I needed, and I am very impressed with the Blanchard design and web presence. I'll double check my measurements and get an order placed soo...
by Mike Conner
Sun Jul 14, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Replacement for LMII Double-acting Truss Rod
Replies: 5
Views: 4263

Re: Replacement for LMII Double-acting Truss Rod

Mark Blanchard came up with that design, and has been making them on and off since. His are the best of the bunch. Alan, are you referring to the LMII version, or the Allied Lutherie offering? I see the order information on the Blanchard site, and the pricing seems comparable to the Allied version.
by Mike Conner
Sat Jul 13, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Replacement for LMII Double-acting Truss Rod
Replies: 5
Views: 4263

Replacement for LMII Double-acting Truss Rod

I am reaching the end of my supply of LMII purchased double-acting truss rods. I have had very good experiences with the LMII version. Any recommendations for a new source of truss rods, hopefully with the same configuration?
by Mike Conner
Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Guitar Number 3
Replies: 17
Views: 11944

Re: Guitar Number 3

Great job! I really like Black Walnut for the back and sides for the dreadnoughts I have built. Affordable, locally sourced and attractive. I like the way you "celebrated" the sap wood on the back. What did you use for a pore filler? I've been using an ebony powder mixed with thinned Titeb...
by Mike Conner
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Paper for label?
Replies: 7
Views: 26952

Re: Paper for label?

Ivory linen type acid free paper, printed in a laser printer and signed with fine sharpie. I spray the back with 3M contact adhesive. Lower carefully through the sound hole with curved tweezers. Flat tops get a single oval label. The archtops have a numbered label inside one f-hole, and Psalm 108 qu...
by Mike Conner
Fri May 05, 2023 7:01 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Bending Basswood for Laminated Sides
Replies: 9
Views: 4737

Re: Bending Basswood for Laminated Sides

Eric, I bend on a hot pipe, so my methodology may not directly translate.... I have been using Supersoft 2 for all my bending, these days Walnut and Curly Maple. The Curly Maple would facet, even with using distilled water, and it scorches if bent dry. I apply the SuperSoft 2 the evening before, app...
by Mike Conner
Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:10 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Problems with EnduroVar II, Time to Change
Replies: 5
Views: 16240

Re: Problems with EnduroVar II, Time to Change

Thank you Marshall and Barry for the details! I had read your prior posts regarding the finishes and sanding and plan on apply all the recommendations you have so generously provided. Methods usually evolve with experience both positive and negative, so it really helps to have the details of your pr...
by Mike Conner
Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Problems with EnduroVar II, Time to Change
Replies: 5
Views: 16240

Re: Problems with EnduroVar II, Time to Change

Just took the most recent build out of the case, where it has rested now for several weeks, to check the setup etc. for delivery tomorrow. The EnduroVar II finish still has an odor! Likely resting in the case contributed to retaining the lingering 'fragrance'. It's not unpleasant, but it is noticeab...
by Mike Conner
Sun Feb 05, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Problems with EnduroVar II, Time to Change
Replies: 5
Views: 16240

Problems with EnduroVar II, Time to Change

Recently completed two flattop guitar builds using EnduroVar II. I had really good results with the original EnduroVar formulation for prior builds (archtops, Flattops and a Dobro). Unfortunately the original was discontinued and replaced with a "refomulated" EnduroVar II. Really not satis...
by Mike Conner
Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
Topic: Making top for a hammered Dulcimer
Replies: 4
Views: 12162

Re: Making top for a hammered Dulcimer

Since you have a table saw, and assuming you also have a dado blade set for it: - Use the dado set to mill off the 1/8 or so you are removing in series of passes, leaving strips or ridges at the original height. This gives you a really good target for handplaning the ridges down to the thickess targ...
by Mike Conner
Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:14 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Alternative to X/Parallel bracing
Replies: 10
Views: 23808

Re: Alternative to X/Parallel bracing

Here's a photo showing the X bracing I used, and also the pickup sensor placement. The sensors are JJB. The notes and signatures are from George's family and friends. 20150112_182725.jpg Here's how the carved braces end up. Also, the braces end well in from the edges, and these areas of the top plat...

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