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Vacuum bag and breather material recommendations

Hi,I have been trying to use vacuum for big surface glue-ups; fretboard to neck, drop or carve top to body etc. But I am not sure I am completely happy with the system that I have. It feels as if it's not always hugging the slabs as we

💬 1 reply Active · 9h ago

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Testing binding glue peel strengths

I did some testing of peel strength for ABS plastic/unfinished wood bonds using various glues. I found some interesting results and am continuing to test with additional glues and an improved method.TL;DR:Non-aqueous glues as a class outper

💬 2 replies Active · 13h ago

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soundboard spline cutter odr blade

What is everyone using to cut the channel for a soundboard spline?

💬 1 reply Active · 15h ago

Tom Krebs - Mill Street Guitar

Old parts sander contraption fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De-l2fuDqP4

💬 0 replies Active · 17h ago

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broken truss rod Repair

Hi, I just saw the Trussrod repair/ new fretboard post by Dan Erlewine and Rodrigo Gomes. I really liked it, especially the idea of carving the fretboard with the table saw! I could not comment on the article. I am sure there was a reason f

💬 3 replies Active · 1d ago

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Music Nomad Nut File Storage

Finally! I have come up with a way to keep these music nomad nut files organized in a functional way! This can be hung up on pegboard when not in use or the removable base can be added to make it free standing on whatever bench I’m on.

💬 2 replies Active · 1d ago

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This Gaping Maw

Working on this 1934/35 Regal built Dobro. It's a Model 37 roundneck in with a few issues-main ones being a bodgy slotted headstock repair, some missing binding, misaligned tailpiece, modified rim on the soundwell etc. It's been a

💬 2 replies Active · 1d ago

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Electric build Tremolo bridge with Piezo options

Hi all!I am new here, and really excited to be a part of the community.I am starting a new build, a 6 string semi hollow carved top with Tremolo bridge and Piezo. I'd appreciate some input to choose the best system out there. I haven&#

💬 3 replies Active · 2d ago

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StewMac is Looking for Help with SEO Articles

Hey all.StewMac is looking for an experienced luthier (build and repair) to help us refine a series of articles for our website designed to enhance our SEO optimization (part time / contract). This work is remote and you will coordinate wit

💬 0 replies Active · 3d ago

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double neck guitar

I have some one with a double neck 6 sting/ bass who wants to wire a stereo jack to split the guitar to one amp and the bass to another amp. Before I give up does anyone have knowledge of how to do this? My skill set for electric guitars is

💬 9 replies Active · 3d ago

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Calling all Proper Workstation Modders...

We are having an event with Dan Erlewine on September 29th focussing on the Total Vise Proper Workstation and the Erlewine Bodyless Neck Support. As part of that event we would like to see your modifications, jigs, helpers, hold-downs, prop

💬 1 reply Active · 4d ago

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repair suggestions for top cracks

This is a no name classical with fan bracing. The owner , an orthopedic surgeon ,had a friend buy this for him years ago in europe. His daughter had it for a few years and the cracks showed up. I had repaired some of the other top cracks wi

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