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Popping sounds unexplained

I wanted a short scale electric and bought a Jagmaster.  When it arrived there was a popping sound especially when playing chords, almost l…

Started by Rich Taylor in Luthier Talk

Classical Guitar Fingerboard Tapering

I've had a devil of a time tapering ebony and rosewood fingerboards.  No matter how sharp I set my plane, tear-out occur. I'm searching for…

Started by Cameron Petersen in Metalworking, Machining, Tool & Fixture Making for Luthiers

Geared tuners for a Paramount style F banjo

I'm looking for a source for replacement and replica geared tuners, specifically for the Paramount style F banjo. I had a post some months…

Started by Terry Kreiter in Luthier Talk

Carbon fiber refret

I have a refret on a Rainsong coming up, and I was wondering what to expect. Is it a pain to pull frets our of carbon fiber? Should I heat…

Started by Ian Pender in Luthier Talk

A bit of coolness off the' Vintage Musical Instrument Case' site

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

What to use to sharpen chisels?

Does anyone have a link to honing stones that they use? What brands do you prefer? What grits are essential?

Started by joeguam in Luthier Talk

Some odd top damage on '37 D18 with no explanation. What do you think?

 Here we have an actual 1937 D18. This belongs to an acquaintance on a Facebook Forum that I am on.  Here is what he writes about this part…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

Favorite Fret File

I've been going around a bit, trying to improve my tool box when and where I can. And of the few fret files I have, I'm thinking there must…

Started by Russell Kingery in Luthier Talk

mandolin dimensions

Hi, My new project is a mandolin with "Tajibo wood" wood from amazonia. I want to do something like the epiphone mm 50, but I need some dim…

Started by Alvaro Balderrama Chiappe in Luthier Talk