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by Chuck Tweedy
Thu Aug 15, 2019 11:52 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Is guitar building like crack or nicotine?
Replies: 18
Views: 23138

Re: Is guitar building like crack or nicotine?

you're hooked
by Chuck Tweedy
Thu Aug 15, 2019 11:32 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17
Replies: 201
Views: 125693

Re: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17

it is real nice - great job Barry
by Chuck Tweedy
Sat Aug 10, 2019 5:57 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Drawing curves
Replies: 16
Views: 13749

Re: Drawing curves

i would use QCAD and print it out - but that is not an option for everyone
by Chuck Tweedy
Sat Aug 10, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Drawing curves
Replies: 16
Views: 13749

Re: Drawing curves

this site is close to helpful, but it looks like the circle radius is limited to something like 36 inch
https://www.blocklayer.com/circle-dividereng.aspx
by Chuck Tweedy
Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:40 am
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Mixing water borne finishes - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Replies: 3
Views: 5198

Re: Mixing water borne finishes - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

the finish appears to be fine - BTW.
it looks just the same as the boards finished with just Helsmman, and these have been sitting in the sun during the day since i coated them, and the finish is hard but not cracked.
considering the application, i think i'm totally good to go.
by Chuck Tweedy
Wed Aug 07, 2019 1:35 am
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Mixing water borne finishes - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Replies: 3
Views: 5198

Re: Mixing water borne finishes - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

the patio cover will have a solid roof, and these sticks are all roof support structure under that solid cover - so i figure its worth the gamble. and they will be 9-10 feet in the air so as long as the finish stays on i'm good.
by Chuck Tweedy
Tue Aug 06, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Mixing water borne finishes - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Replies: 3
Views: 5198

Mixing water borne finishes - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

so i did a crazy thing. i'm refinishing a patio cover. the main redwood frame is nice and sound - and looks good because its been standing, protected, for 20 years. i've stripped the old oil - i think i used Penofin on it years ago - maybe twice. can't get Penofin in CA anymore so i'm using ... Minw...
by Chuck Tweedy
Tue Jul 30, 2019 5:13 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Truss rod nut 1974 Ibanez
Replies: 2
Views: 4336

Re: Truss rod nut 1974 Ibanez

EZ-out screw extractor
by Chuck Tweedy
Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:42 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17
Replies: 201
Views: 125693

Re: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17

2nd Barry - that is amazing.
I get it tho - must take a bit of fussing to get everything laying down, and to figure out where the few clamps need to go.
by Chuck Tweedy
Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:21 am
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17
Replies: 201
Views: 125693

Re: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17

Squeeze out - good question, i've really not had many problems with drips going down the inside of the box. I usually use reverse kerfed lining, and that stuff invisibly soaks up glue into the hidden kerf tunnels. The place where it does come out is where the brace ends fit into pockets in the linin...
by Chuck Tweedy
Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:01 am
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Dark spot in sap wood
Replies: 17
Views: 12071

Re: Dark spot in sap wood

3rd that.
i'm with Ryan & Brian.
Knots and bark inclusions and spalt-ish mold stains and worm hole - i'm all good with. Those are natural.
those stains are from stickers that were incompatible with walnut - and i would reject that wood.
by Chuck Tweedy
Fri Jul 19, 2019 10:13 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17
Replies: 201
Views: 125693

Re: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17

I'm a bit late to the party here, but let me explain what i do and see if anyone cares. I also use HHG for gluing tops/backs via go-bars, and for a long time I glued backs to rims with the back down in the dish. Even with a complaint layer in the dish I would always get gaps in the joint that bugged...
by Chuck Tweedy
Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:46 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17
Replies: 201
Views: 125693

Re: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17

looking good!
I have the Carruth scraper as well - mine needs sharpening :-(
its great when it is sharp (and it stays sharp a LONG time)
by Chuck Tweedy
Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:04 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Tape slicer for masking fretboards
Replies: 9
Views: 8535

Re: Tape slicer for masking fretboards

+1 !!
by Chuck Tweedy
Sun Jun 23, 2019 3:44 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Refretting a Guitar with "Contoured" Binding
Replies: 27
Views: 16666

Re: Refretting a Guitar with "Contoured" Binding

yes - you can make your plastic goo with ABS and acetone (tho I think ABS is dissolved more easily with MEK (which is nasty stuff))
by Chuck Tweedy
Sun Jun 23, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Renaissance Wax
Replies: 2
Views: 4450

Re: Renaissance Wax

Hey Bob, I don't think it "reacts" with lacquer. Meaning that if you were to apply it to lacquer, then strip it off with mineral spirits, the original lacquer surface (from under the wax) would be totally unaffected. I think you can apply it with confidence. I would expect the same from a ...
by Chuck Tweedy
Sat Jun 22, 2019 2:10 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17
Replies: 201
Views: 125693

Re: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17

good thing adam savage is rich because that would be an expensive suit!
by Chuck Tweedy
Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17
Replies: 201
Views: 125693

Re: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17

keeping the back was just my $0.02 - you guys covered my same thoughts very thoroughly in your discussion. in the end - it be what it be - and i'm sure Barry will do a great job.
by Chuck Tweedy
Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:45 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17
Replies: 201
Views: 125693

Re: Restoration of a 1931 Martin 00-17

I say repair the back Barry - unless it is as brittle as the sides.
by Chuck Tweedy
Tue Jun 18, 2019 6:15 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Refretting a Guitar with "Contoured" Binding
Replies: 27
Views: 16666

Re: Refretting a Guitar with "Contoured" Binding

that's what i was going to say, but wanted to hear from a more seasoned repair guy would say. leaving plastic nibs at the end of the frets just seems so ridiculous - why?!? must be the manufacture process.

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