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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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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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Martin posted an update 3 months ago
I’ve a question about detail and cleaning that I suppose applies to both new builds and restoration.
I used to use a full buffing arbor – one of stewmac’s old ones that you could drop on the freeway and not hurt – but for awhile now I’ve used a buffing pad and Meguires for a good result… lacquer finish… sometimes french polish.
My question…
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Have you tried a really fine polishing compound ? Like #9 Meguires ?
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The heel came off in two pieces and you added two dowels? Not sure what I’m seeing exactly. *EDIT: the dowels were in there already, ahhhh. Interesting.
Do these heel gaps necessitate a neck reset? The action is already quite low. Too low but the layer likes it that way. It’s the gaps that concern me which may have been from the factory or…
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Scott Liebers posted an update 3 months ago
I’ve asked this question directly to StewMac numerous times, but no one responds. With the demise of LMI, I understood that Chris Herrod is now working with StewMac. I’m looking for products I used to buy from LMI. The white instrument glue LMI sold (quite certain they didn’t make it) and the thin bone shims (about .020-.040″ thick). The…
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Philadelphia Luthier Tools has the 0.04” bone shims. https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/bone-shims/
Maybe International Violin might be able to give you insight regarding the glue? I believe they acquired parts of LMI
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Hi, Try this link…
it has dowels…
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Link says video is private. Would love to see the video and what you mean by it’s not standard! thank you!
Ian Davlin The Looth Group and Martin -
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Hi Brian, I have just restored a Harmony acoustic. Have a look at this video I made as it shows the neck off. Not a standard thing… https://youtu.be/_mvvgV8FjLA
Hope this helps. let me know…
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Gabby Losch Losch Guitars started the discussion Solder fume extractor? in the forum Quick Questions 3 months ago
Anyone have a solder fume extractor they particularly like? I just finished a roll of lead-free solder and switched to a leaded core, so I want to be extra cautious about the fumes. Thanks!
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Neck reset for this Harmony H162?
I just posted this question over on the patreon app chat which I think might not be the best place, so I’m posting here. Apologies for the redundancy! The Patreon app confuses me a bit.
This is a friend’s Harmony H162 I’m evaluating. Needs bridge reglued both otherwise is in good shape. It’s either had a neck reset before or just doesn’t need…
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