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"Retarder (or Cellosolve) will soften and prepare old nitrocellulose lacquer for best…"

Frank Ford replied Jun 22, 2017 to Drop filling Nitro Cellulose Lacquer

 5 Jun 22, 2017
Reply by Doug Cannon

"Potentially, yes, but the binding may not be exactly uniform in dimension due to san…"

Frank Ford replied Jun 18, 2017 to Can you just rout off a single outside layer of rotted binding if that is the only plastic that's rotting?

 4 Jun 18, 2017
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

"Your oversize bridge plate is likely to pull down the belly so significantly that I'…"

Frank Ford replied Jun 17, 2017 to 1963 Gibson SJ with serious top crack:suggestions?

 6 Jun 18, 2017
Reply by Dave Richard

""409" is a favorite around here, and it's surprisingly kind to most finishes, so we…"

Frank Ford replied Jun 2, 2017 to Magic :) Fretboard gunk removal fluid

 10 Jun 24, 2017
Reply by Frank SIlano

"It's a straight mortise joint, secured with that bolt, but GLUED as well, so you can…"

Frank Ford replied May 27, 2017 to Martin 000-1 neck attatched by means of.....?

 13 May 29, 2017
Reply by Jay Lowe

"Mike  - That's pretty cool - I may have to make some myself, although I'll have to…"

Frank Ford replied May 24, 2017 to Handy shop shortcuts...

 10 Jun 8, 2017
Reply by George Roberts

"I agree - that's the deal - celluloid can be unpredictable stuff, and any addition o…"

Frank Ford replied May 23, 2017 to Vintage acoustic pick guards applied with solvent

 11 Jun 23, 2017
Reply by Chris Vallillo

"The finish on that sunburnt Martin may not be too bad an issue if it is actually as…"

Frank Ford replied May 1, 2017 to lacquer woes, old & new

 12 May 3, 2017
Reply by Dave Richard

"That's a good deal more than a crack - there's some serious reshaping to do.  One st…"

Frank Ford replied Apr 21, 2017 to Gibson L-5 Repair

 16 Apr 7, 2020
Reply by jbbancroft

"Oh, and the price. My total bill was for 66 bucks, including return shipping, for 2…"

Frank Ford replied Apr 17, 2017 to Half-price nut files?

 5 Apr 20, 2017
Reply by Ed Minch

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