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by Aaron Helt
Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:00 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Tools I wish I never bought
Replies: 27
Views: 38182

Re: Tools I wish I never bought

Different methods of building I guess. I use plenty of the Irwin type clamps but no cams.
by Aaron Helt
Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Tools I wish I never bought
Replies: 27
Views: 38182

Re: Tools I wish I never bought

Cam clamps. Never found a need for them.
by Aaron Helt
Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: My 2017/18 building results...
Replies: 4
Views: 6986

Re: My 2017/18 building results...

Very nice, but you need a logo on that headstock!
by Aaron Helt
Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:20 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Sibling Sets
Replies: 3
Views: 4902

Re: Sibling Sets

Gorgeous set(s) of twins!
by Aaron Helt
Fri Jun 08, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: How to pop the grain on walnut
Replies: 16
Views: 16173

Re: How to pop the grain on walnut

Fill the pores with epoxy. You'll have plenty of pop.
by Aaron Helt
Fri Feb 09, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: "Relic-ing" a Finish: Opinion Only
Replies: 8
Views: 10641

Re: "Relic-ing" a Finish: Opinion Only

If done right, I think it looks cool.
by Aaron Helt
Tue Jan 02, 2018 9:24 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Recognize this tool?
Replies: 10
Views: 13875

Re: Recognize this tool?

It is the edge guide that attaches to the bottom of the stewmac precision router base.
http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_Re ... Guide.html
by Aaron Helt
Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:11 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: My new website
Replies: 4
Views: 8159

Re: My new website

Looks very nice and loads fast. Good job!
by Aaron Helt
Tue Oct 31, 2017 1:30 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Finish fail - need to back-up a few steps
Replies: 19
Views: 20870

Re: Finish fail - need to back-up a few steps

Jeff, I'm not sure what grit the buff compound is. But, I can tell you that it is the dry, bar type stuff (Menzerna) and it is red. Then I follow with the medium (Beige colored) then fine (light beige).
by Aaron Helt
Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Coolest or most useful tool that you have?
Replies: 60
Views: 63933

Re: Coolest or most useful tool that you have?

My best and most recent acquisition has made the most impact, even though not used the most. I bought a granite flat surface off Amazon. It's about 12 x 12 and 40 pounds. Now, after years of struggling, I can get razor sharp chisels and planer blades. 1200 to 1500 grit sand paper and a Veritas guide...
by Aaron Helt
Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Finish fail - need to back-up a few steps
Replies: 19
Views: 20870

Re: Finish fail - need to back-up a few steps

Yep, I start with 800 also. 3m dry. I go straight to buffer.
by Aaron Helt
Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:50 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: neck question - truss rod or no?
Replies: 9
Views: 11128

Re: neck question - truss rod or no?

How do you adjust relief without a trussrod? I'm not challenging, just asking.
by Aaron Helt
Fri Sep 29, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: neck question - truss rod or no?
Replies: 9
Views: 11128

Re: neck question - truss rod or no?

Martin learned to put in trussrods..... at least after a dozen decades.
by Aaron Helt
Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:55 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Radius Dish Help
Replies: 38
Views: 41627

Re: Radius Dish Help

They're pretty cheap to buy.
by Aaron Helt
Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Advice on getting dark curly maple to pop
Replies: 29
Views: 29314

Re: Advice on getting dark curly maple to pop

I don't know what he did but MAN does it look awesome!
by Aaron Helt
Tue Aug 22, 2017 1:18 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Nitro finish curing problems
Replies: 13
Views: 13201

Re: Nitro finish curing problems

IMO, nitro lacquer is the easiest, most trouble-free finish there is.
by Aaron Helt
Fri Aug 18, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Nitro finish curing problems
Replies: 13
Views: 13201

Re: Nitro finish curing problems

Yep, agreed. Home store lacquer thinner can have anything in it. I bought a consumer brand name from a store one time that was oily and had a orange tint to it. I used it to clean stuff but no way I'd put it in lacquer. Crown and major paint manufacturers have the real stuff. As far as if it will ha...
by Aaron Helt
Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:13 am
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Nitro finish curing problems
Replies: 13
Views: 13201

Re: Nitro finish curing problems

What do you mean by "moving"?

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