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by Mario Proulx
Tue Nov 21, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Who buys tools and supplies from Amazon?
Replies: 6
Views: 8439

Re: Who buys tools and supplies from Amazon?

I never looked for shell inlays on amazon; thanks for the heads-up!

AliExpress is a great source for smalls and odd ball stuff at incredible prices. All Chinese and takes forever(2 to 3 months!) to arrive, but there are things available there that you'll not find anywhere else.
by Mario Proulx
Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Who buys tools and supplies from Amazon?
Replies: 6
Views: 8439

Re: Who buys tools and supplies from Amazon?

Living in the Canadian sub-arctic, I live off of Amazon.ca..... But, I don't buy pre-made wood instrument parts, so can't help there, and I don't buy off-brand tools. As Michael Lewis suggested once, a good tool only hurts once(when you have to pay for it). A poorly made tool hurts every time you us...
by Mario Proulx
Sun Nov 12, 2017 12:51 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 5 tones on a Tele? Not sure if this is a dumb question
Replies: 10
Views: 13221

Re: 5 tones on a Tele? Not sure if this is a dumb question

Isn't the "bridge with capacitance" attainable simply with the tone control instead of hard-wired?

I'm missing something here...
by Mario Proulx
Sat Nov 11, 2017 11:15 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: 5 tones on a Tele? Not sure if this is a dumb question
Replies: 10
Views: 13221

Re: 5 tones on a Tele? Not sure if this is a dumb question

What you want is a 4 way switch(bridge/bridge-neck/neck/bridge-neck in series).

BTW, an Esquire has just a bridge pickup, not a neck pickup...
by Mario Proulx
Fri Sep 29, 2017 11:40 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: neck question - truss rod or no?
Replies: 9
Views: 11047

Re: neck question - truss rod or no?

How do you adjust relief without a trussrod

You don't have to if it's built correctly and is stiff enough. In the rare event that it must be adjusted, see Alan's post.... ;)
by Mario Proulx
Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: neck question - truss rod or no?
Replies: 9
Views: 11047

Re: neck question - truss rod or no?

Martin has admitted that they only went to adjustable rods because of consumer demand. They had fewer warranty issues with solid, non-adjustable necks. I offer mine either way. All of my personal guitars and mandolins are solid(steel tube), non-adjustable. Heck, my telecaster knock-off has a one-pie...
by Mario Proulx
Sun Sep 24, 2017 12:38 am
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Burns Gear-O-Matic Truss Rod
Replies: 65
Views: 83492

Re: Burns Gear-O-Matic Truss Rod

Well done..!

I've been using Jescar wire(mostly SS but some EVO) for all my new builds since around 2004 or 2005. Great stuff..! For repairs, I'll still turn to various SM wire to match the original size, or for the wider tang.
by Mario Proulx
Sun Sep 24, 2017 12:32 am
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Small metal lathe recommendations?
Replies: 8
Views: 12346

Re: Small metal lathe recommendations?

Is space the reason you want to go tiny? If you have the space for it, keep looking, and putting bugs in people's ears that you're looking for a lathe. I did that for a while and scored a Harrison M250 for less than the cost of two fill-ups in my truck.. :) A mid-size lathe can do everything a small...
by Mario Proulx
Wed Sep 13, 2017 7:47 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Protecting the "holes" during wet-sanding
Replies: 14
Views: 19143

Re: Protecting the "holes" during wet-sanding

Try dripping some candle wax in them and see if that helps...
by Mario Proulx
Sat Aug 26, 2017 3:31 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Burns Gear-O-Matic Truss Rod
Replies: 65
Views: 83492

Re: Burns Gear-O-Matic Truss Rod

Also, be sure to slightly bevel the fret slots' edges a bit. A small square needle file works great...
by Mario Proulx
Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:33 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Burns Gear-O-Matic Truss Rod
Replies: 65
Views: 83492

Re: Burns Gear-O-Matic Truss Rod

What kind of fretwire are you using that requires such large slots, or filling-off the barbs???
by Mario Proulx
Wed Aug 23, 2017 9:58 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Coolest or most useful tool that you have?
Replies: 60
Views: 63369

Re: Coolest or most useful tool that you have?

My most useful, and most often used, tool, is a pencil..... :)
by Mario Proulx
Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:30 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Burns Gear-O-Matic Truss Rod
Replies: 65
Views: 83492

Re: Burns Gear-O-Matic Truss Rod

Dammit..! I keep looking for the "like" button..... <lol>

Nice work!
by Mario Proulx
Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Proulx side bender?
Replies: 30
Views: 38895

Re: Proulx side bender?

by Mario Proulx
Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:27 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Proulx side bender?
Replies: 30
Views: 38895

Re: Proulx side bender?

Love it..!
by Mario Proulx
Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:27 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Proulx side bender?
Replies: 30
Views: 38895

Re: Proulx side bender?

Bends with the bender take under 3 minutes....

And yes, way smoother and very consistent...
by Mario Proulx
Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Proulx side bender?
Replies: 30
Views: 38895

Re: Proulx side bender?

My original bender used light bulbs for heat, and yes, it had steel bars. Newer ones use wood blocks or 3/4" dowels, and the newest one is a solid sandwich of plywood... The waist cauls also vary, from plywood pieces, shaped solid wood, and even a couple make use of PVC and/or ABS pipe sections...
by Mario Proulx
Sun Aug 13, 2017 11:59 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Proulx side bender?
Replies: 30
Views: 38895

Re: Proulx side bender?

All "my bender" is, is a solid buck of the side's profile. On this I place the silicone blanket(same one purchased from LMI some 17 years ago..!). A long clamp of some sort to hold the ends of the ribs, and one F clamp for the waist. A .022" stainless steel slat goes over the rib. Pre...
by Mario Proulx
Thu Jul 06, 2017 12:35 pm
Forum: Birthday Contest
Topic: Jim McConkey's Flood Mandolin Twins
Replies: 68
Views: 156733

Re: Jim McConkey's Flood Mandolin Twins

If you do it that way you'll have the saddle cranked up way high... Remember to account for the fret height also. Shims taped to the fretboard will suffice. Better yet, install the frets. Now lay your straight edge on it and set the neck angle to roughly 1/32" to 1/16" below the saddle. Th...
by Mario Proulx
Thu Jul 06, 2017 12:32 am
Forum: The party!
Topic: Happy 20th Anniversary!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 19992

Re: Happy 20th Anniversary!!!

It was early '99 when I found this forum. I was hooked from the get-go!

Can't begin the describe how much I've learned from others, and loved sharing what knowledge I could.

Best of all, some real, deep and lasting friendships were formed here. Kudos!!! Thanks Deb, for the vision...!

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