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by Greg Steil
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.
by Greg Steil
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?
by Greg Steil
Tue Jan 05, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: Other Stringed Instruments
Topic: banjo
Replies: 3
Views: 8288

Re: banjo

go to "Banjo Hangout"
by Greg Steil
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?
by Greg Steil
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!
by Greg Steil
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
by Greg Steil
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.
by Greg Steil
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.
by Greg Steil
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?
by Greg Steil
Fri Sep 18, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: Reso Uke
Replies: 2
Views: 6051

Re: Reso Uke

Hey Thanks...headed there now!
by Greg Steil
Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: Reso Uke
Replies: 2
Views: 6051

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.
by Greg Steil
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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by Greg Steil
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!
by Greg Steil
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
by Greg Steil
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?
by Greg Steil
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...
by Greg Steil
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...
by Greg Steil
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?
by Greg Steil
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?

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