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Ian Davlin The Looth Group posted a new video. 2 months ago
The Dan and Doug Show: Slots to talk aboutDan and Doug dive deep into the fret slot, demonstrating their preferred tools and methods. Buck Van Laarhoven unveils his new VL Router Base, now…
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Oiling “ebonized” 1920’s fingerboard
You might try tru oil for this. You can actually thin tru oil with naptha/mineral spirits, so you could get it to penetrate. After a cursory glance at the internet, I cant find any mention of a similar issue with tannins.
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Brandon Forsyth Fret Tec, LLC replied to the discussion Solder fume extractor? in the forum Quick Questions 2 months ago
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Oiling “ebonized” 1920’s fingerboard
I’m working on a 1920’s Regal with an ebonized fingerboard. I’ve seen these referred to as “ebonized pearwood,” but all I know is it’s worn through to a light wood, definitely much softer and grainier than maple. I want to keep the finger wear through the ebonizing, but build up a little layer of protection.
Boiled linseed oil seems ideal for…
Glenn Cummins G Cummins Guitars and Jesse Cheatwood Edmond Music -
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Neck reset for this Harmony H162?
Just read this forum is not for questions. Sorry for the faux pax!!!
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Neck reset for this Harmony H162?
Great thought, I will check that out. Thank you for all of your help!
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Neck reset for this Harmony H162?
Hi again, also, worth checking if the gap gets bigger under tension. If there is movement, then I would definitely take it all apart. If not then it may be more of a cosmetic repair.
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Neck reset for this Harmony H162?
Yes, the dowels were already there. I had to put a taper of rose wood under the fingerboard that is on the body to get an angle back.
When replacing the neck, I also used a screw down into the heel as the dowels, I don’t feel, we’re strong enough on thier own. Especially as the client wanted 12 gauge strings. The truss rod had been…
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