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by Robert Freemond
Sat Dec 16, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Bracing pattern on an Eastman EL Rey
Replies: 0
Views: 23094

Bracing pattern on an Eastman EL Rey

Anyone have an idea how the Eastman El Rey is braced.


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by Robert Freemond
Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Inspection cameras
Replies: 2
Views: 4252

Re: Inspection cameras

Thanks everyone I now have courage to forge ahead.
by Robert Freemond
Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:48 am
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Inspection cameras
Replies: 2
Views: 4252

Inspection cameras

Hey everybody,
I'm looking into buying a video inspection camera for guitar work plus whatever.
Are the cheap ones worth getting or better yet what should I look for.

Thanks Robert
by Robert Freemond
Sat May 09, 2020 6:46 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Stripping off water based lacquer help
Replies: 5
Views: 9064

Re: Stripping off water based lacquer help

Thanks for the help everyone - The job is done!

I've been trying to load a photo, but I must be doing something wrong
by Robert Freemond
Sat May 09, 2020 3:04 am
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Gibson SG wood ?
Replies: 3
Views: 6609

Re: Gibson SG wood ?

Thank you guys very much.
I once saw a Loller SG that was painted white - This might be my chance.
by Robert Freemond
Thu May 07, 2020 2:47 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Gibson SG wood ?
Replies: 3
Views: 6609

Gibson SG wood ?

In planning to build an SG I am at once confronted with the right wood to use.
I assume that the 1st ones ('61's) were made with Honduras Mahogany but, as you know, African Mohog. is most available.
Does anyone think that there would a preference between the two kinds of wood?
by Robert Freemond
Sun May 03, 2020 4:44 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Stripping off water based lacquer help
Replies: 5
Views: 9064

Re: Stripping off water based lacquer help

Thanks very much, Bob - I'll give a go.
by Robert Freemond
Sun May 03, 2020 2:46 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Stripping off water based lacquer help
Replies: 5
Views: 9064

Stripping off water based lacquer help

Greetings from a very quiet California.

I've been trying to strip a Tele that I made a few years ago & nothing seems to work.
I thought maybe the stripper had gone bad so I got some new stuff - still nothing!
I think I used Target coatings - EM6000.

Anyone have experience ?
by Robert Freemond
Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:16 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Distributed Mode loudspeakers - Have there been any discussions?
Replies: 5
Views: 9907

Re: Distributed Mode loudspeakers - Have there been any discussions?

Randolph, That's what I'm doing. I have seen that video plus many others & am in the process of constructing a pair. A guy named Rich at Parts Express wrote this article on his build & I'm following it. http://projectgallery.parts-express.com/speaker-projects/dml-flat-pannel/ I bought the 24...
by Robert Freemond
Wed Jul 17, 2019 5:33 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Distributed Mode loudspeakers - Have there been any discussions?
Replies: 5
Views: 9907

Re: Distributed Mode loudspeakers - Have there been any discussions?

Thanks David, I just wanted to build some inexpensive speakers for the house that might be better than the bookshelves I have. I'm using a Hafler DH200 amp & preamp.

I have watched several videos using various materials & thought I'd start here. I'm anxious to try the Spruce next.
by Robert Freemond
Wed Jul 17, 2019 1:29 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Distributed Mode loudspeakers - Have there been any discussions?
Replies: 5
Views: 9907

Distributed Mode loudspeakers - Have there been any discussions?

Hi Everyone, I haven't been around for a while I've been taking a break from Guitar building & building other things. I have recently found an interest in DML's & don't know if they have been discussed here. Most of the non-pro versions I've heard sound too bright & lacking in low end. I...
by Robert Freemond
Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:57 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Veneer Info.
Replies: 12
Views: 12200

Re: Veneer Info.

Thanks, Berry
by Robert Freemond
Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:57 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Veneer Info.
Replies: 12
Views: 12200

Re: Veneer Info.

I'm looking for approx. .060 black maple or similar.
by Robert Freemond
Thu Jan 10, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Veneer Info.
Replies: 12
Views: 12200

Re: Veneer Info.

So The whole body is laminated?
by Robert Freemond
Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:30 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Veneer Info.
Replies: 12
Views: 12200

Re: Veneer Info.

Thanks Rich, I'll do that right now.
by Robert Freemond
Wed Dec 26, 2018 1:12 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Veneer Info.
Replies: 12
Views: 12200

Re: Veneer Info.

Thanks, Clay, I guess I should have figured that out for myself since all of the reconstituted wood is dyed - No grain.
by Robert Freemond
Tue Dec 25, 2018 3:59 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Veneer Info.
Replies: 12
Views: 12200

Veneer Info.

I've been looking for black veneer for neck laminations & there are a lot of Solid wood reconstituted dyed veneers.
What is meant by reconstituted? & is it strong enough for a laminated neck?
by Robert Freemond
Fri May 25, 2018 3:09 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Parlor Guitar with Tail piece ???
Replies: 24
Views: 22047

Parlor Guitar with Tail piece ???

I'd like to make a Parlor w/ brass tailpiece. My question is regarding the bracing.
I've never made a flat top with a tailpiece so what happens to the braces, however, I have mandolins
Would I use a Transverse brace here?
by Robert Freemond
Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:04 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Trouble with Water based finishes.
Replies: 11
Views: 13457

Re: Trouble with Water based finishes.

Great - Thank you all. I'm looking forward to my next finishing job
by Robert Freemond
Thu Apr 26, 2018 2:03 am
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Trouble with Water based finishes.
Replies: 11
Views: 13457

Re: Trouble with Water based finishes.

Thanks for the help guys. Nice to talk to someone who's been there. I'm looking forward to trying something new so I appreciate your suggestions. How does Crystalac compare to General Finishes - any opinions? In light of what you’re all saying I did apply a coat every hour for 5 coats a day. What wi...

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