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Out of date liquid hide glue

Hi all, I'm a newcomer round here, though I've been lurking around for a while. I recently bought some Titebond Liquid Hide from eBay. How…

Started by Keith Somerville in Luthier Talk

38 Nov 3, 2015
Reply by E Michael Johnson

Radial Arm Saw suggestions.

I am shopping for a used Radial Arm Saw to set up for fret slotting, and other tasks. Looking for brand, model suggestions, info, input, ex…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

12 Nov 3, 2015
Reply by E Michael Johnson

Ovation bridges and repairs

I have an Ovation Balladeer 4861 (transitional, Korean made Balladeer, similar to 1861) in for a refret and bridge repair. Bridge has alre…

Started by tadej bratkovic in Luthier Talk

4 Nov 3, 2015
Reply by tadej bratkovic

Quick helpful project

In order to keep the strings off of the neck while working the nut I drilled a couple holes in my vise and put some removable chopsticks in…

Started by Luke Single in Luthier Talk

2 Nov 2, 2015
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Major issue with G.A.S. - cannot find "the one".

I have been struggling with GAS (guitar acquisition syndrome) for years. I thought I just beat it, but now methinks not. I have 3 acoustics…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

3 Nov 2, 2015
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Work bench height suggestions

I am building a new shop and I have the opportunity to improve some things. The height of my current bench is 3'. I find myself hunched ove…

Started by Luke Single in Luthier Talk

9 Nov 2, 2015
Reply by Michael McConville

Frank Ford's Adhesive Use Chart

I'm a hide glue novice and wanted to ask why (according to the Frank's glue chart)  PVA glue would be preferred for back braces but hide gl…

Started by Craig Walsh in Luthier Talk

5 Nov 1, 2015
Reply by eliya

Taylor's smaller-sized acoustics - several questions

Hi my friends. I have some questions about Taylor's scaled-down acoustic guitars. I am a 6-foot tall guy, but have relatively small hands,…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 1, 2015
Reply by Arthur Sweeney

Happy Halloween, everyone!

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

1 Oct 31, 2015
Reply by Frank Ford

Taylor GS Mini - too small for an everyday guitar?

Hi my friends. I've been toying with the idea of getting a Taylor GS Mini and using it as my main guitar. I have tried them out at Guitar C…

Started by Arthur Sweeney in Luthier Talk

22 Oct 30, 2015
Reply by Arthur Sweeney

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