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- Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:31 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Can't afford nut files? This may work for you.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5439
Re: Can't afford nut files? This may work for you.
cool idea, my first files were hacksaw and coping saw blades ground down.
- Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:47 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: new tool ideas
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2536
new tool ideas
has anybody ever suggested a new tool, or such to a manufacturer? Did they make it or use your idea in some way?
- Tue Jan 05, 2016 9:41 am
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: banjo
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8288
Re: banjo
go to "Banjo Hangout"
- Sun Jan 03, 2016 6:48 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Wagner Safety Planer problems
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28578
Re: Wagner Safety Planer problems
does Stew Mac not offer one of these now?
- Fri Nov 27, 2015 9:13 am
- Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
- Topic: Need Help Identifying This Gibson and Advice on Restoration
- Replies: 36
- Views: 33508
Re: Need Help Identifying This Gibson and Advice on Restoration
I don't think that is a Gibson.
- Wed Nov 25, 2015 8:55 am
- Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
- Topic: Pearl Inlay stuff
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9307
Re: Pearl Inlay stuff
Thanks for the help folks!
- Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:48 am
- Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
- Topic: Pearl Inlay stuff
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9307
Pearl Inlay stuff
Where is the best/cheapest source of Pearl dots(specifically) and other pearl/abalone stuff? I am aware of DePaule, and Duke of Pearl. Thanks
- Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:41 am
- Forum: Ukuleles
- Topic: Uke tuners
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5417
Re: Uke tuners
The screw that holds the button on is used to tighten them up. Give that a try first(if you have not already) Sometimes there are fiber washers that may be old and deteriorated. Nice looking Uke by the way.
- Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:30 am
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: tilt-a-whirl positioning fixture
- Replies: 17
- Views: 16916
Re: tilt-a-whirl positioning fixture
That is so cool, I love home made tools etc.
- Thu Oct 22, 2015 8:47 am
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Truss Rod slots etc.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5097
Truss Rod slots etc.
What is considered to be the best method for cutting the cavity for the truss rod nut at the headstock?
Re: Reso Uke
Hey Thanks...headed there now!
Reso Uke
Has anyone built a resonater Uke? Tenor size I'm sure. What about bracing? Just got a cone, cover and biscuit, and am curious.
- Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:15 am
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Home made fret wire former.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 26117
Re: Home made fret wire former.
David, could you post the diameters of the rollers, and layout dimensions.
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- Mon Apr 27, 2015 7:18 pm
- Forum: Bowed Stringed Instruments and Bows
- Topic: Remember my bass viol? Its finished!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27474
Re: Remember my bass viol? Its finished!
That is just beautiful, please post a sound clip!
- Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:13 am
- Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
- Topic: general lap steel questions.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5050
Re: general lap steel questions.
check out the FB page, "Lap Steel Lunatics"....lots of great stuff, and some very inspirational builds there! cheers
- Wed Mar 25, 2015 1:42 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Home made Fox Style Bender
- Replies: 34
- Views: 48643
Re: Home made Fox Style Bender
Or by putting Aluminum flashing stock across the form....maybe?
- Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:49 am
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Home made gadgets etc.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4779
Re: Home made gadgets etc.
well, I sorta thought I did. The glue set up alleviates the problem of having a large amount of glue sitting around, the V blocks take care of keeping the jack on the brace, and the long distance handle takes care of trying to get the flexible shaft onto the jack inside a guitar. Like that...
- Fri Mar 20, 2015 5:40 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Home made gadgets etc.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4779
Home made gadgets etc.
Here are a few "necessity is the mother" things I have come up with. First is my Hot Hide Glue set up. Two of those things that keep your coffee or whatever warm on your desk, wired with a switch.. One to keep water warm for clean ups, and one to hold the glue in one of those gift/sample j...
- Fri Feb 20, 2015 10:33 am
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: abalone ... pearl.. Import..?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4627
Re: abalone ... pearl.. Import..?
which law? Danish?
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 6:37 pm
- Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Late 40's Gibson FON's
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2614
Late 40's Gibson FON's
Has there been anything new revealed about post "Banner" Gibson FON's?