Source for truss rod supplies

I'm looking for a source for supplies to make my own truss rods. Of course, steel rod, etc  Is available at any home depot, but I am looking for threaded sleeves (and reverse threaded sleeves) for…Continue

Tags: rods, Truss

Started Jul 23, 2023

Removing a neck with a wide square heel
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I've done between 30 and 40 neck resets over the years. Mostly vintage Martins. Sometimes some finish touchup is necessary, but they always come out nice and clean. However, I had a bad experience…Continue

Tags: reset, neck

Started this discussion. Last reply by jbbancroft Jun 8, 2020.

Hide Glue and Hairline Cracks?
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Any tips on how to achieve good glue penetration on tight hairline cracks?  The primary question in my mind is, how much can hot hide glue be thinned and still work effectively? Any insight you can…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by jbbancroft Dec 25, 2018.