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Stella Harmony

Just became the proud owner of a 60's something Stella by Harmony. Needed a project to develop some skills with some of the more advanced r…

Started by Brian Farrell in Luthier Talk

6 Jan 17, 2009
Reply by Ron Frazier

Thickness Sanding Warped

I have a walnut bookmatched back that I need to thickness sand/plane. I don't have a drum sander, usually use the Wagner Safe-T-Planer. The…

Started by sgodbe in Luthier Talk

9 Jan 17, 2009
Reply by sgodbe

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 in Luthier Talk

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 in Luthier Talk

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 in Luthier Talk

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 in Luthier Talk

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 in Luthier Talk

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 in Luthier Talk

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 in Luthier Talk

3 Jan 13, 2009
Reply by Greg Mirken

WHAT DO YOU THINK

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Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

6 Jan 13, 2009
Reply by FRANK

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