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by Kerry Werry
Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Hemlock tops
Replies: 6
Views: 6774

Re: Hemlock tops

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
by Kerry Werry
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
by Kerry Werry
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...
by Kerry Werry
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!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Kerry Werry
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
by Kerry Werry
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...
by Kerry Werry
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
by Kerry Werry
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...
by Kerry Werry
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...
by Kerry Werry
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...
by Kerry Werry
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...
by Kerry Werry
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
by Kerry Werry
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
by Kerry Werry
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...
by Kerry Werry
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
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by Kerry Werry
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
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