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Fret-pressing horror story...

This didn't happen to me, but a fellow repairman (Mont Holbrook) on another blog was kind-enough to share what happened to his drill-press…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

7 Feb 9, 2016
Reply by Joe Stodddard

FINISH

I'd like to know whats Dan's opinion on the new Lacquers.... Are they all the same for the most part ? Is the regular furniture lacquer the…

Started by Greg Pacetti in Luthier Talk

2 Feb 8, 2016
Reply by Greg Pacetti

Ibex Splint Knife (and Splint Former)?

I find myself in need of such a tool, but theres nothing in the way of reviews or other info other than a brief description on the sites wh…

Started by Andrew in Luthier Talk

3 Feb 7, 2016
Reply by Mike Kolb

Small-diameter plug cutters?

One of these days (-ha!... them's famous words-) I'll save up and get a little lathe and be done with this issue once & for all.  In th…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

19 Feb 5, 2016
Reply by Andrew

Binding Cutter/Bearing Kits

Hello Folks Does anyone know if there are binding cutter/bearing kits available that fit a 1/8 inch Dremel shaft similar to LMI's for a reg…

Started by Allen L Wall in Luthier Talk

5 Feb 4, 2016
Reply by Andrew

Classical intonation: Jose Ramirez.

Hello fellow forum friends, We got a brand spanking Jose Ramirez classical referred to us which has a bizarre intonation problem.  Firstly,…

Started by Russell Vance in Luthier Talk

18 Feb 3, 2016
Reply by Russell Vance

X bracing postion ?

Is there a formulae for finding the placement of the X brace. I'm working on a 12fret to the body, 24.9" scale length OM guitar

Started by Max Gisko in Luthier Talk

4 Feb 2, 2016
Reply by Max Gisko

Remove varnish finish from fretboard

Hi, I will be re fretting one of my guitars shortly but also wish to remove the varnish that is covering the fretboard. I plan on oiling th…

Started by Paul Said in Luthier Talk

22 Feb 1, 2016
Reply by Paul Said

Collings Neck Reset

Hey Team, I have a Collings CW Mhg A, and the rod is pegged. I'm logging 4/32 on # 12 fret. The top end is a little stiff. I got to say she…

Started by anthony mas in Luthier Talk

9 Jan 31, 2016
Reply by anthony mas

Neck reset 1970's Epiphone FT 565

Hello all you knowledgeable folks,  I am planning to reset the neck but have been unable to find any information on how it was installed. T…

Started by Jim Doyle in Luthier Talk

16 Jan 31, 2016
Reply by Michael Cross

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