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Pore Filling

Surely someone else has torn their hair out over this (see picture). How about weighing in with your favorite method, its merits and frustr…

Started by Bob Webster

23 Jan 16, 2009
Reply by Penql

tone problems

I recently built a guitar from mk 35 gibson n.o.s. parts.The instrument looks good, plays very well and has great volume. the only problem…

Started by joe bogle

5 Jan 16, 2009
Reply by Russell Vance

Spraying versus french polishing

Question- I know these are just methods for applying finish, but is the outcome different. If shellac is sprayed on and buffed out is it go…

Started by Jim Bancroft

20 Jan 16, 2009
Reply by Bob Webster

Meguiar's #9 Swirl Remover vs. SCRATCH X?

All: Has anyone had experience with either Meguiar's #9 Swirl Remover or SCRATCH X for light scratch removal? Looking at the Larrivee foru…

Started by stevenrosburg

4 Jan 14, 2009
Reply by stevenrosburg

where to find Butyl?

ever since i saw the the repair at frets.com i have been eager to try this. I have the opportunity but can't find the Butyl is there anothe…

Started by LennyBrooks

13 Jan 14, 2009
Reply by LennyBrooks

Best way to sand out scratches to super-fine finish?

All, First let me say that I'm complete newbie to this forum, and have no experience as a luthier. I do have some basic experience in carp…

Started by stevenrosburg

6 Jan 14, 2009
Reply by stevenrosburg

Luthier's Insurance???

I'm a new luthier and am looking into getting insurance for my shop. I've heard of specialized repair shop insurance from a site called gui…

Started by momguitars

3 Jan 13, 2009
Reply by Greg Mirken

WHAT DO YOU THINK

CANT TOUCH THIS DR DR DR DRNT CH NO I WANT YOU OPINION PLEASE BEFORE AND AFTER WHAT SHOULD I CHARGE THIS IS A F 73 P BASS

Started by FRANK

6 Jan 13, 2009
Reply by FRANK

Paco Marin Classical Guitars/Screwed Up And Used Lemon Oil

Man, 47 and still making stupid mistakes!! Was not thinking when I was working on this Paco Marin Classical, reached for some Kyser/Lemon O…

Started by Andrew Krzywonski

26 Jan 13, 2009
Reply by FRANK

Pickguard Retoration

Pretty sure I won't have any problem scraping this potato chip off the top without losing any pieces, (see photo) but the hope is to reinfo…

Started by Robert Filippi

10 Jan 11, 2009
Reply by Bob Gaddis

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