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Bridge plate removal.

I've come at the problem many different ways. All have been successful with varying levels of frustration and sometimes downright aggravati…

Started by R.J. Fulton in Luthier Talk

19 Dec 2, 2009
Reply by R.J. Fulton

Protect autographed pickguard

I have a white Tele pickguard now totally filled with autographs (in black, green, blue, & red Sharpie ink). I want to protect it b4 pu…

Started by Charles William Jensen in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 2, 2009
Reply by Ron Frazier

Sigma DM-5 with strange neckjoint

A while back we had a discussion on Sigma neckjoints, and those I had experienced by then were dovetails. However I have recently taken par…

Started by Magnus Hultin in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 1, 2009
Reply by John Yungbluth

KTM-9 vs Minwax Water Base Polycrylic

I picked up some Minwax Water Base Polycrylic at my local Lowes hardware store and it looks like, smells like, and performs like KTM-9 for…

Started by Don Druckenbrodt in Luthier Talk

0 Dec 1, 2009

How do I remove fretboard with mother-of-toilet-seat inlays?

I have an Arnold Hoyer no. 19 "Esquire" without truss rod. Instead it has a virile up-bow. I intend to install a truss rod in the neck. The…

Started by Bob Steinarsson in Luthier Talk

3 Dec 1, 2009
Reply by Ned Knepp

thickness sander sandpaper question

I built a thicness sander and want to use hook and loop sandpaper rolls. Any suggestions as to the best products to use?

Started by Everett Stone in Luthier Talk

11 Dec 1, 2009
Reply by Tim Mace

Fender Vintage Noiseless Pickups Installation

I am installing a set of VN pickups into a Strat, but cannot distinguish the middle pickup from the neck pickup. The bridge pickup is disti…

Started by Mike Costelloe in Luthier Talk

5 Dec 1, 2009
Reply by Donald A. Fortune

Fret to Fret Distance ?

If I measure the middle of the 12th fret to middle of the 13th and come up with 23/32 on this old Granada does this calculate to a 251/4 sc…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

14 Dec 1, 2009
Reply by Rob

The Missing Measurment

On a D-18 Martin close to 1964 should someone own one in millimeters can you tell me the exact measurment on high -E from center slot to ce…

Started by Rob in Luthier Talk

1 Nov 30, 2009
Reply by Frank Ford

Luthier tools in Brazil

I´m the first and the most serious luthier tools supplier in Brazil. I´m glad to share with you my catalog and I hope that all of yours pos…

Started by Miguel - Musictools in Metalworking, Machining, Tool & Fixture Making for Luthiers

4 Nov 29, 2009
Reply by Miguel - Musictools

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