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by Rodger Knox
Wed May 29, 2019 2:58 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Is primer necessary?
Replies: 4
Views: 5014

Re: Is primer necessary?

A primer is a base coat usually employed to improve adhesion between the surface and the top coat. A sealer is similar, but it's purpose is to seal the surface. A pore fill is a little different, it's purpose is to seal the pores in wood that has pores. Primers are not generally used on wood, while ...
by Rodger Knox
Wed May 29, 2019 2:45 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: William Cumpiano Interview
Replies: 24
Views: 88610

Re: William Cumpiano Interview

Brent is a sponsor here, https://alaskawoods.com/
I won't get sitka from anyone else.
by Rodger Knox
Tue May 28, 2019 2:58 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself here!
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 6
Views: 15874

Re: Introduction

Nothing wrong with blended scotch...
Welcome!
by Rodger Knox
Tue Jan 22, 2019 6:09 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Thicknesses you prefer on Parlor Guitars?
Replies: 9
Views: 10767

Re: Thicknesses you prefer on Parlor Guitars?

That really depends on the specific pieces of wood you're using, but here's some ballpark numbers.
Top - 0.10" to 0.12"
Back - 0.08"
Sides - 0.07"
Bracing - 1/4" to 5/16"
by Rodger Knox
Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: fret levling - radius block or straight edge
Replies: 15
Views: 14611

Re: fret levling - radius block or straight edge

Another alternative is to level the board itself along the string paths, including the desired relief. If the frets are uniformly seated, no fretwork is required.
I usually do have to dress a few frets, but nowhere near a complete leveling.
by Rodger Knox
Thu Sep 20, 2018 1:38 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: mesquite
Replies: 4
Views: 6967

Re: mesquite

It's a little heavy for a neck, but I did use it on a mostly mesquite guitar for a friend of mine.
I like mesquite for backs & sides, I've use it a couple of times.
by Rodger Knox
Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Fretboard inlay advice
Replies: 57
Views: 54375

Re: Fretboard inlay advice

The other option is to recess the pearl enough to completely cover the top with CA. It can be built up with several layers, and sanded to the radius of the board. Having a "cover" of CA over the pearl does alter the appearance slightly, on some types of pearl it looks better to me. Test it...
by Rodger Knox
Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:07 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Clear Finish on Rosewood?
Replies: 19
Views: 25921

Re: Clear Finish on Rosewood?

TruOil does not dry on Pao Ferro without it being sealed with shellac. I've also become sensitized to Pao Ferro, and don't use it anymore.
by Rodger Knox
Fri Jul 27, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: MIMF 21st birthday giveaway
Replies: 21
Views: 21245

Re: MIMF 21st birthday giveaway

Thanks, that's quite unexpected!
I never win anything.
by Rodger Knox
Thu Jul 05, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: MIMF 21st birthday giveaway
Replies: 21
Views: 21245

Re: MIMF 21st birthday giveaway

Doesn't seem that long ago that it was 10.
I must be getting old.
Happy 21st!
by Rodger Knox
Tue Jun 12, 2018 1:01 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: How to pop the grain on walnut
Replies: 16
Views: 15943

Re: How to pop the grain on walnut

In my opinion, the best way to accentuate the figure is to sand the surface very smooth, at least 600 grit and maybe even 1000. That may cause adhesion problems with many finishes, but it works nicely with TruOil, which is my first choice of finishes.
by Rodger Knox
Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:43 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Burst and French Polish?
Replies: 18
Views: 29409

Re: Burst and French Polish?

The key to French polish over a sunburst is using a water based stain/dye/tint on bare wood. Mr. Condino hand rubs the colors to make the burst, but you can also spray the colors. I've done it both ways, spraying the colors with an airbrush was easier for me. James IS a wizard, and he's very open to...
by Rodger Knox
Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:23 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 12" single radius vs. 12"-16" compound radius fretboard
Replies: 5
Views: 10755

Re: 12" single radius vs. 12"-16" compound radius fretboard

As your diagram shows, there's not much difference. The difference is really the amount you have to remove from the frets. No matter how you radius the fretboard, it's ultimately the string paths along the tops of the frets that have to be level, and the closer the fretboard is to level along the st...
by Rodger Knox
Mon Nov 13, 2017 1:21 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Fret buzz..where to start
Replies: 6
Views: 10556

Re: Fret buzz..where to start

I'll be working on a guitar that has fret buzz on the E6 string, frets 2, 3, 4 and 5 only. Barry's right, chasing them down one at a time will be unproductive. You don't need to do the whole fretboard, just the E6 string path. The first fret is a little low, or 2-5 are a little high, so level those...
by Rodger Knox
Mon Nov 13, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: My new website
Replies: 4
Views: 8094

Re: My new website

Thanks, Clay. I've about finished the first and last pages, there's still a lot to do on the rest.
by Rodger Knox
Fri Nov 10, 2017 3:19 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: My new website
Replies: 4
Views: 8094

My new website

I'm in the process of building a website. It's not nearly finished, but most of the skeleton is there.
Check it out, let me know what you think.
http://rodgerknoxguitars.com/
Thanks
by Rodger Knox
Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:06 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Water Proof Inexpensive Guitar?
Replies: 6
Views: 9328

Re: Water Proof Inexpensive Guitar?

Bob Gramann wrote: My travel guitar is scheduled to go down the Grand Canyon with me next summer.
Any chance you're going with John Condino? He used to be a guide for those trips, I don't know if he still does.
by Rodger Knox
Wed Nov 08, 2017 1:54 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Making my first steel string acoustic guitar
Replies: 38
Views: 55799

Re: Making my first steel string acoustic guitar

Randolph is right on with his advice. C&N and a set of plans will give you a good chance of building a playable guitar that will sound pretty good. What he didn't mention is the option of spending 300 hours to build and $200 on tools. Having the proper tools saves a lot of time. As an example, a...
by Rodger Knox
Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Amps for setups
Replies: 8
Views: 9911

Re: Amps for setups

That depends on what you mean by "testing pickups". Anything is fine if all you are interested in is seeing that they work.
If you need to hear how they sound, the answer is more complicated.
by Rodger Knox
Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:55 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: question on gluing titebond joint back together
Replies: 12
Views: 18767

Re: question on gluing titebond joint back together

In the context of guitars, Barry is right. It may be acceptable in some types of furniture, depending on the joint. If there's no tension on the joint, it might hold. I still would not recommend it.

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