BTW when I said I've built with it I meant construction NOT Instruments.. Does not seem it would be easy to make a guitar out of.. The Western hemlock I have looks good..
Kerry
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- Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:08 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Hemlock tops
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6774
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:50 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Hemlock tops
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6774
Re: Hemlock tops
Al - Thanks guess it time to do some testing as I do like the look and feel of these two that I have.
Brian - yes Western Hemlock, I to have built with eastern...
Kerry
Brian - yes Western Hemlock, I to have built with eastern...
Kerry
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:56 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Hemlock tops
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6774
Hemlock tops
This is sort of aimed at Alan Carruth but of course others with experience please chime in. Alan I saw somewhere on the great wide internet that you had used Hemlock as a guitar top.. Care to comment on it.. I've acquired two book match well quartered top of Hemlock in a batch of tops I just got off...
- Sun Jul 07, 2019 6:38 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: LMI Binding Router Jig!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10783
Re: LMI Binding Router Jig!
SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:32 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: LMI Binding Router Jig!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10783
LMI Binding Router Jig!
OK I think this finishes the shop clean out..
One LMI Fret Tang Filer used but still works 100%.. $65.00 USD plus actual shipping..
Used on about 10-12 guitars
https://www.lmii.com/fretting-tools/269 ... filer.html
Thanks Kerry
One LMI Fret Tang Filer used but still works 100%.. $65.00 USD plus actual shipping..
Used on about 10-12 guitars
https://www.lmii.com/fretting-tools/269 ... filer.html
Thanks Kerry
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:29 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Luthier Tool Self-aligning Binding Jig
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12023
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:29 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Original Safety Planner & Accessories for Sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 18785
Original Safety Planner & Accessories for Sale
And the shop clean out continues.. I've got a Original Wager Safety planner with lots of extras for sale.. Includes: Safety Planner used for maybe 6 guitars An extra set of cutters (new) A sharpening disk and mandrel (new) Not sure you can even buy these anymore Two Sanding disks (LMI Use to sell th...
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:27 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: LMI Binding Router Jig, Cradle & Bit with Bearings
- Replies: 1
- Views: 14833
Re: LMI Binding Router Jig, Cradle & Bit with Bearings
Only Jig Tower left.. 150.00 USD plus shipping..
Thanks
Kerry
Thanks
Kerry
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:26 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Karl Holtey Design Purfling & Binding Cutter for SALE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6337
- Sat Jun 01, 2019 8:24 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Karl Holtey Design Purfling & Binding Cutter for SALE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6337
Karl Holtey Design Purfling & Binding Cutter for SALE
Hi Still cleaning out the workshop.. I have one of the Karl Hotley designed binding tools for sale. One of only 100 made.. http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=70837&cat=1,43314,70837 Will sell for $190.00 USD, original coast 299.00 USD Shipping from Canada, buyer pays actual cost and an...
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:43 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: LMI Binding Router Jig, Cradle & Bit with Bearings
- Replies: 1
- Views: 14833
LMI Binding Router Jig, Cradle & Bit with Bearings
Selling an LMI Professional Binding Jig with Cradle and a StewMac cutter and STANDARD set of bearings.. Asking $575.00 Canadian or about $430.00 USD at today's exchange, I'll include shipping to USA or Canada for that price if you are somewhere else and want either let me know and we can work someth...
- Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:05 pm
- Forum: Classified Ads
- Topic: Luthier Tool Self-aligning Binding Jig
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12023
Luthier Tool Self-aligning Binding Jig
I have Luthier Tool self-aligning binding cutter head and vertical stand for sale.. Very little use. https://www.luthiertool.com/self-aligning-binding-cutter.html New this combo sells for $644.00 USD plus shipping, taxes & duties, I'm asking $550.00 Cdn which today works out to about $410.00 USD...
- Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:48 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Weissenborn Dead string
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8959
Re: Weissenborn Dead string
So this issue is solved.. Here is what the problem was. The saddle was rounded with a slope to the bridge pins but the heavier guage string on the D could not conform to this curve so there was a space between the string and the front of the saddle as the player moved the slide toward the saddle the...
- Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:56 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Weissenborn Dead string
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8959
Re: Weissenborn Dead string
Guys thanks for the replies..
I am using a Bone saddle, not slotted the pins set the spacing.. it is played with a steel.
I will do some investigation around the saddle ans see if I can come up with anything..
Kerry
I am using a Bone saddle, not slotted the pins set the spacing.. it is played with a steel.
I will do some investigation around the saddle ans see if I can come up with anything..
Kerry
- Sun Dec 16, 2018 2:49 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Weissenborn Dead string
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8959
Re: Weissenborn Dead string
The C tuning was lighter strings all round which were fine.. I've had someone suggest even heavier strings to add more tension.. a bit confused on next steps..
Thanks
Kerry
Thanks
Kerry
- Sat Dec 15, 2018 6:04 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Weissenborn Dead string
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8959
Weissenborn Dead string
A year or so ago I build a Weissenborn for a friend. He has been happy with it and learning to play it (he is an accomplished fingerstyle player) recently he chnaged tunings on it. He had been playing in various C & G tunings but has now changed to Open D (major) tuning. The problem is the low D...
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 2:56 pm
- Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
- Topic: Giveaway- LMI Richlite and Rocklite fingerboards (classical)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 220897
Re: Giveaway- LMI Richlite and Rocklite fingerboards (classical)
THanks LMI, count me in.
Kerry
Kerry
- Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:20 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Weissenborn Build Progress
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21671
- Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:54 am
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Weissenborn Build Progress
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21671
Re: Weissenborn Build Progress
And ready for strings... Whew.. was intended as a Christmas present so a bit of pressure to get it done on time..
Kerry
Kerry
- Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:00 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Weissenborn Build Progress
- Replies: 13
- Views: 21671
Re: Weissenborn Build Progress
Now getting on with French Polish.. Fingerboard & Bridge just sitting there....
Inlay on the fingerboard is actually Timbermate..
Kerry
Inlay on the fingerboard is actually Timbermate..
Kerry