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by Dan Smith
Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Veneer source
Replies: 3
Views: 5022

Re: Veneer source

Veneersupplies.com is my go-to source.
by Dan Smith
Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Affordable item for true sanding fretboard and neck base
Replies: 13
Views: 9077

Re: Affordable item for true sanding fretboard and neck base

MDF is very flat. I make various sized sanding boards.
My table saw has a large cast iron table that measures flat. I often stick sandpaper to it to flatten fretboards.
by Dan Smith
Mon Jan 09, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Tru-Oil Substitute for Necks
Replies: 12
Views: 9386

Re: Tru-Oil Substitute for Necks

I’ve used truoil on necks and bodies. Great stuff.
by Dan Smith
Sun Jan 08, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Tru-Oil Substitute for Necks
Replies: 12
Views: 9386

Re: Tru-Oil Substitute for Necks

I tried wipe on poly for a neck.
I did not like the feel, it kind of gripped my hand.
I sanded it with p800 paper and it was acceptable.

I use thinned poly on Maple fretboards.
I thin it with mineral spirits.
I found the minwax wipe on in a can was too thick to obtain a smooth finish.
by Dan Smith
Sun Jan 08, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: We're Still Using Wood
Replies: 18
Views: 10095

Re: We're Still Using Wood

My local prices are up about 150% before covid. Bubinga and most Ebonies are no where to be found. I have been using some lovely plantation grown Mahogany at $14 board foot. (Woodcraft) it’s a light gold color and seems to be stable. Pre covid real Mahogany was $5 a board foot. My wife tried to get ...
by Dan Smith
Fri Dec 09, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Cloudy nitro in the can. Is it bad?
Replies: 1
Views: 5292

Re: Cloudy nitro in the can. Is it bad?

I spoke with a Mohawk dude.
He said if cloudy, it’s contaminated and should be discarded.
by Dan Smith
Tue Dec 06, 2022 5:19 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Cloudy nitro in the can. Is it bad?
Replies: 1
Views: 5292

Cloudy nitro in the can. Is it bad?

I have 1/4 can of behlen instrument lacquer. Bought this year. It is cloudy in the can. I poured in some thinner and stirred it, but still cloudy. I sprayed a couple of coats before realizing I am a dummy. I had the lacquer peel off of a neck, perhaps this lacquer is the culprit. I figure I’ll wait ...
by Dan Smith
Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:55 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Fret leveling… not getting level?!
Replies: 29
Views: 8744

Re: Fret leveling… not getting level?!

I agree with Barry, use a flat leveling beam.
I’ll add that I now use a six inch long leveling beam.
I found that when using a full length beam, the first few frets were always ground more than the last frets because the last frets are closer together - more material.
So far, my results are good.
by Dan Smith
Thu Sep 01, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Taylor type fuse - positioning
Replies: 4
Views: 8007

Re: Taylor type fuse - positioning

I seem to recall Taylor used a 5mA fuse.
by Dan Smith
Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Taylor type fuse - positioning
Replies: 4
Views: 8007

Re: Taylor type fuse - positioning

I suspect between the wiring ground and the jack grounding lug since the player will only touch strings, bridge, etc that are tied to ground.
Back in the old days a bandmate and I both had non-grounded amps.
I got a good shock touching his guitar while holding mine.
by Dan Smith
Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:25 am
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Alternating binding idea
Replies: 13
Views: 4570

Re: Alternating binding idea

Thanks Barry,
My comment was based on some tests I ran.
I did not think to sand the binding.
Dan
by Dan Smith
Sat Jul 16, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Alternating binding idea
Replies: 13
Views: 4570

Re: Alternating binding idea

Use acetone or Duco solvent cement.
CA really does not bind to plastic.
by Dan Smith
Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Router bit slips
Replies: 11
Views: 6813

Re: Router bit slips

Make sure that the bit is not bottomed out.
I put the bit in, then pull it out a tad before tightening.
by Dan Smith
Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Gluing surfaces
Replies: 10
Views: 11096

Re: Gluing surfaces

I work with veneer a lot.
My veneer vendor suggested lightly scuffing Maple prior to gluing.
Not sure why, but it may pertain only to veneer Maple.
by Dan Smith
Sat Oct 12, 2019 7:10 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Fretboard Glue-up
Replies: 8
Views: 8528

Re: Fretboard Glue-up

Happens to me all the time. Can’t understand why. I use a flat clamping caul and glue the board to the neck when both pieces are still flat before radius and carving. I reckon glue could be the problem, such as expansion and shrinkage that happens when gluing veneer with Titebond. (i now use veneer ...
by Dan Smith
Sat May 25, 2019 12:24 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Holding bodies and necks during finishing
Replies: 9
Views: 9673

Re: Holding bodies and necks during finishing

I install an eyelet into the bottom where the strap lock will be.
I found hanging the guitar upside down easier to manipulate when spraying.
by Dan Smith
Wed Mar 06, 2019 6:03 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Building a kit with my son
Replies: 13
Views: 12568

Re: Building a kit with my son

My son wants a Telecaster, and I've been looking at the StewMac kits, - particularly now as they are all on sale..... Tuners, mic's and stuff are easy to replace, but what is the quality of these kits, - particularly woods and neck accuracy... ? I saw a SM Tele kit someone posted in one of my group...
by Dan Smith
Thu Aug 23, 2018 9:38 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Lead Free Solder
Replies: 4
Views: 7327

Re: Lead Free Solder

^^^ I agree.
Lead-free can be a pain.

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