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"Heat is the killer of headstock repairs, and the reason I never use Titebond for tha…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 27, 2015 to Cracked Headstock opened up

9 Jul 28, 2015
Reply by Howard Klepper

"No kiddin' - that's good craft there! Cost-effectiveness is always a consideration,…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 25, 2015 to Upright Bass with a broken neck

11 Jul 26, 2015
Reply by Paul Hostetter

"Yup, in fact, I used only the 3/32" saddle in slots up to 1/4" wide, just tacking a…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 22, 2015 to Yamaha saddle. 3/32" or 1/8"?

6 Jul 22, 2015
Reply by Mike Baker

"Since I made that tool, I've learned that machinists use what's known as a "reverse…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 22, 2015 to End-pin Jack Installation Puzzle....

27 Jul 28, 2015
Reply by Paul Verticchio

"Far as I know, the 3/32" pickup will work equally well with 1/8" saddles. . ."

Frank Ford replied Jul 20, 2015 to Yamaha saddle. 3/32" or 1/8"?

6 Jul 22, 2015
Reply by Mike Baker

"Thanks for joining our little group here - welcome to the sandbox! As you plan your…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 20, 2015 to 5 string fretted violin needs frets

41 Sep 20, 2015
Reply by Murray MacLeod

"I have, but my experience with interchangeable tools is that they serve a different…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 16, 2015 to Gryphon's string winder crank?

14 Jul 16, 2015
Reply by Frank Ford

"Thanks for the good word!  LMI has quit offering that tool in favor of their new one…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 14, 2015 to Gryphon's string winder crank?

14 Jul 16, 2015
Reply by Frank Ford

"Now, that's an impressive rig!"

Frank Ford replied Jul 13, 2015 to Gryphon's string winder crank?

14 Jul 16, 2015
Reply by Frank Ford

"It's the current version of the string winder crank I've been making for a while - w…"

Frank Ford replied Jul 13, 2015 to Gryphon's string winder crank?

14 Jul 16, 2015
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