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home made Arbor fret Press

Hey gang, I just got bought an arbor press like the one i used while i was an apprentice at Rauen guitars. My question is, what is the best…

Started by Alexander Allgood in Luthier Talk

Correct neck projection height for a mandolin ?

I have the back off of an old Italian mandolin for restoration and know the neck needs re-setting. Will slip the back to correct the neck a…

Started by Paul Lupus in Luthier Talk

Double Membership Or Split Personality

I just discovered that I am listed twice in the Members listing.  Same name but different photo - but definitely a photo of mine.  Either I…

Started by Dan Pennington in Luthier Talk

Sign maker's tape

Does anyone have a good source for low tack sign maker's tape?

Started by Greg Maxwell in Luthier Talk

Kate Desmond

Anybody else getting invitations from Kate Desmond?  She sends emails thru the Frets system.  Says she saw my Frets profile and is very int…

Started by Dan Pennington in Luthier Talk

Alvarez Neck Set

Greetings fret.netters,   A customer brought me an Alvarez from the seventies wanting a refret.   After looking it over, it's going to need…

Started by Gregory Hites in Luthier Talk

Guild Starfire Binding Issue

Hi all,  I used to hang out here before I opened my business and figured this was the place for my question.  I haven't done any binding re…

Started by Gregg Sprague in Luthier Talk

Gibson Re-issue L00 headstock

Started by Eric Carswell in Luthier Talk

How to fix a split back?

Started by mark dawson in Luthier Talk