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Fret tang depthFirst refret... Fret slot depth is 2/32" or .0625", with some spots being a hair deeper. Do I want to select a fret wire that has a tang d… Started by Brian Farrell |
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Sep 4, 2008 Reply by steve curtis |
drum sander feed beltHi guys. I have a Grizzly 12" drum sander, and the feed belt is a little thicker where the belt is joined. If I run a back or side and it h… Started by David Newton |
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Sep 3, 2008 Reply by Dave Fox |
Question for Frank FordFrank, on your Fret.com site you have a picture of a Martin 1943 Dread top showing the bracing. What was the top thickness on this old geez… Started by Rick Matei |
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Sep 3, 2008 Reply by Frank Ford |
Guild mortise/tenon neck resetHello all, I'm the luthier for Maple Street Guitars in Atlanta and have been stealing Frank's web info for years. ( I think it's time to m… Started by jeff henry |
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Sep 2, 2008 Reply by Greg Mirken |
Neck re-set help!!!OK guys,a little feedback required here.As you can hopefully see in the pics attached heres a project I've been putting off for a long time… Started by David Connolly |
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Sep 1, 2008 Reply by Jim Bancroft |
Heat checks and possible remedysJust purchased a 92 earl scruggs standard with a minor straight heat check on resonator. While this in no way alters the fine sound of this… Started by Doc House |
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Sep 1, 2008 Reply by Mike Kolb |
Thicker than I thought - sides & backsOh Learned Luthiers: I now have my wood and I'm ready to start my first guitar, but already I'm wondering if I bit off more than I can che… Started by Doug Collins |
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Aug 30, 2008 Reply by Donald A. Fortune |
A Further Beginners Question About BindingsMy plans have arrived and I am about to begin building my first guitar. The one thing that puzzles and frightens me is the routing of the t… Started by Doug Collins |
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Aug 28, 2008 Reply by Richard Smith |
“Treble Bleed Mods”Have you ever experimented with them, and if so any good suggestions? Started by Frank Medina |
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Aug 28, 2008 Reply by .Simcha Delft |
Gibson non-tapered neck dovetails...Aaargh!Hi Frank, I'm a full-time instrument maker/repairer and amp tech working in New Zealand. I've found much interest and help in your frets.co… Started by .Simcha Delft |
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Aug 24, 2008 Reply by C Herb Hickman |
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