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by Bob Menzel
Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Brige glueing issue, "wavy" topped classical.
Replies: 8
Views: 5555

Re: Brige glueing issue, "wavy" topped classical.

If you can't get Friendly Plastic, you could try plumber's epoxy (got to work fast) or whip up a batch of epoxy thickened with Micro-Lite or similar filler applied to a wood substrate. Not as friendly, or re-usable, but will get the job done. Don't forget the cellophane.
by Bob Menzel
Sat Jul 27, 2013 9:22 am
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Epoxy failures. I need some opinions
Replies: 29
Views: 18616

Re: Epoxy failures. I need some opinions

I always keep the cup I mix in and check it a couple hours later to see if it cured the way I expected. +1. Pour the thoroughly mixed epoxy into a clean cup to make sure there are no unmixed 'cling-ons' making it onto your gluing surfaces. There's more squeeze out, but I apply the epoxy to both sur...
by Bob Menzel
Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:14 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Epoxy failures. I need some opinions
Replies: 29
Views: 18616

Re: Epoxy failures. I need some opinions

Unlike HHG or Titebond, epoxy needs the mating surfaces to be roughened up a bit or 'keyed' to have a stronger 'mechanical' bond.
by Bob Menzel
Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:03 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: advice on making nuts.
Replies: 8
Views: 5543

Re: advice on making nuts.

Why would you go through all that trouble when you can easily buy one that's already bleached? I'd give that one Fideaux.
by Bob Menzel
Sat Jul 20, 2013 9:51 am
Forum: The "Reclaimed Materials" Challenge (closed)
Topic: Member's choice award poll
Replies: 7
Views: 23707

Re: Member's choice award poll

Vote cast with congrats to all who completed (or not) their project(s). Having fell short on the last Challenge (under Deb) I know the meaning of challenge. It's beyond my comprehension how you completed 3 Patrick...that nylon string Pine did it for me.
by Bob Menzel
Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: evo "gold" wire advice
Replies: 18
Views: 10612

Re: evo "gold" wire advice

Alan: on a hypothetical fingerboard with a radius of 12", you're bending EVO frets to a radius of >12", or <12"?

At this point I've only used NS frets but am looking to use SS frets for the first time on my current build. Would the advice offered for EVO hold true for SS?
by Bob Menzel
Thu Jun 20, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 12 fret Parlor guitar from Mark Swanson
Replies: 27
Views: 16216

Re: 12 fret Parlor guitar from Mark Swanson

Nice, I'll bet it sounds as sweet as it looks. How much CF is in the neck, and have you built any others like this? (w/o a rod, like the Yankees) If so, I'm kind of curious on how they've held up.
by Bob Menzel
Fri May 31, 2013 1:56 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Dave Anderson - Omjc
Replies: 14
Views: 8973

Re: Dave Anderson - Omjc

That's one pretty nice looking guitar. Only carbon fiber in the neck, no rod? If so, what dimensions CF, and if you've done this previously, how have those instrument's necks held up?
by Bob Menzel
Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Fancy figured woods...
Replies: 97
Views: 87728

Re: Wood porn...

Mario Proulx wrote:I think psychiatrists have a term for those who "see" 'risque' things within objects, shapes or, in our case, wood grain/figure.
Georgia O'Keefe's art suffered the same criticism from some in the art world.

I too wish there was a better title for threads like this.
by Bob Menzel
Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:02 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: intonation
Replies: 31
Views: 17831

Re: intonation

I use a cheap Korg for everyday tuning (and may try one of those Snarks someday). For fine tuning and intonation, I use the even cheaper Tune Lab 97. They also have apps for Android and SmartPhones.
by Bob Menzel
Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Using the dewpoint to precisely calculate Relative Humidity
Replies: 12
Views: 29500

Re: Using the dewpoint to precisely calculate Relative Humidity

As an added bonus, the glass and water magnifies the thermometer, making it easier to read....
...and you can quench your thirst when you're done.
by Bob Menzel
Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: X-Brace Reinforcement
Replies: 4
Views: 4168

Re: X-Brace Reinforcement

The patch will come from the off-cut of the X-Brace it'll be reinforcing, so for 'aesthetics' I can 'try' to match the grain and should suffer no structural issues. Sonic issues? Not sure how long I'll make it, but at least 2", and HHG will do the rest. Thanks gents.
by Bob Menzel
Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: X-Brace Reinforcement
Replies: 4
Views: 4168

X-Brace Reinforcement

C & N show fabric reinforcement of the X-Brace joint, while other authors tout a thin wood strip but they're pretty non-specific about it. I want to use Red Spruce and have two pieces, both quarter sawn with the grain on one vertically oriented, and the other horizontal oriented (along the gluin...
by Bob Menzel
Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:35 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Hoping for the best for our members on the US east coast
Replies: 15
Views: 14093

Re: Hoping for the best for our members on the US east coast

The tidal surge on the south shore of Long Island was at least 6 -10 feet above mean high tide. I know folks who live in Coney Island and elsewhere along the south shore of LI who who lost their cars, homes, the works. I consider myself quite fortunate to only have suffered w/o electricity for 6 day...
by Bob Menzel
Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:17 pm
Forum: Bowed Stringed Instruments and Bows
Topic: Has anyone tried plain nylon for violin strings ?
Replies: 15
Views: 20709

Re: Has anyone tried plain nylon for violin strings ?

If you're considering the braided fishing line Mark refers to, be advised that they can and will cut you (kind of like a wire cheese cutter only worse). These would include the low stretch Spectra lines (ie.: Spider Wire, Power Pro, etc.). I've never used Dacron line, perhaps it might be safer.
by Bob Menzel
Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:58 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Hoping for the best for our members on the US east coast
Replies: 15
Views: 14093

Re: Hoping for the best for our members on the US east coast

Yep, good luck fellow mid-atlantic and northeasterners. The gusts here are starting to shake the house a little, but the wind is gonna be the least of our worries here on Long Island. Even though Sandy's 'only' a Cat 1, we're in her NE quadrant and that storm surge (concurrent with a full moon) coul...
by Bob Menzel
Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Build Updates - Rosettes
Replies: 6
Views: 5728

Re: Build Updates - Rosettes

Lookin' good DJ.

Would a wash coat of shellac help lessen 'fuzzies' if not using a downcut bit? Scoring with a popsicle cutter before routing?
by Bob Menzel
Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:17 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Designs for an MIMF headstock logo?
Replies: 43
Views: 37501

Re: Designs for an MIMF headstock logo?

I kind of like JC's design too, but think the 'strings' should extend to the F.
by Bob Menzel
Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:56 am
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Wood Glue on a Record
Replies: 9
Views: 9741

Re: Wood Glue on a Record

Hmmm....at 1 record per day it'll take roughly a year and a half to clean my collection. I wonder how many quarts of glue it'll take?
by Bob Menzel
Sun Jul 15, 2012 3:54 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Table saw won't start
Replies: 11
Views: 10057

Re: Table saw won't start

Unplug the saw and (depending on the type of switch it has) take the cover plate off the switch and blow/clean any dust out. Also blow any dust out of the motor windings if there are cooling vents.
I've done this too (successfully).

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