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Reply to Fret pressing at heel transition
Janky adjustable height rocker jig
Magnet and strap help to keep the caul in position
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Reply to Fret pressing at heel transition
Cheers Ian.
It was just a general enquiry on what everyone else is using.
I use the following
-I made the old school jig idea from the “fret work” book.
-Janky rocker jig with adjustable height.(similar concept as the fret book one, but slightly quicker to use, unfortunately not as sturdy)
-moulding putty for les paul style transition( can’t…
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Storage rug/cushion suggestions
Yesterday a friend and I built this wall mounted cabinet for repairs that are drying or need to get out of the way. Does anyone have suggestions for material to pad the shelf bottoms with?
I’ve used carpet in the past but am curious what others use. Thanks!
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Reply to Please share your processes for cracks that need splints
my first thought about clients not humidifying ( being as common as it is ) makes me think that a regularly scheduled email newsletter reminder about the importance regionally ( with photographic evidence as shock value ) would be beneficial, but as well, offering up alternative resources to humidification that are not of the commodified ilk…a…
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Ray Cutler posted an update 2 weeks ago
Can someone tell me if there are recordings of previous presentations, particularly the Total Vise discussion a couple weeks ago, and if so where they are available? thanks
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Reply to Please share your processes for cracks that need splints
This is the brand of pigments he uses to tint the West Systems:
Obviously get a variety of the “Spruce/Cedar” Colors
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Reply to Please share your processes for cracks that need splints
Not sure if it’s in there or not. He showed us at Taylor how he does it.
If not, you can always privately message him on here, he’s very gracious with his time and advice when it comes to repairs.
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Reply to Please share your processes for cracks that need splints
Ya, those humidity levels are insane! If the customer has had the guitar un-humidified locally for years, I fix in place. I have noticed that, do to extreme levels, everything can change, as in the case of action, at least a 64th to a 32nd, after something leaves the shop. In my case, I use measurements as a guide. For instance, if I do a…
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Reply to Please share your processes for cracks that need splints
Hi Tony,
Your RH chart looks like what we got here, only in reverse. 😉
I shoot for a 50% RH as an average target between extremes, and all “offending” customers are billed non only for the repair, but also for an in-case humidifier, tested case hygrometer and a lecture from myself. 😉 Repeat offenders get billed accordingly. Guitar neglect is…
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