Maple Cutoffs Source Needed - Nashville Bridge Bushing Puller? - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T11:04:31Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/maple-cutoffs-source-needed-nashville-bridge-bushing-puller?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A115113&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat could work. I'd probably…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-11:2177249:Comment:1151132013-08-11T13:24:20.792ZEric Steven Johansenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/EricStevenJohansen
<p>That could work. I'd probably try using the air brush and applying several thin shader coats to those spots. It will at the least tone them down. Too much pigment will cause the spots to stand out so use restraint.</p>
<p>That could work. I'd probably try using the air brush and applying several thin shader coats to those spots. It will at the least tone them down. Too much pigment will cause the spots to stand out so use restraint.</p> Thanks, Eric. What do you thi…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-11:2177249:Comment:1149612013-08-11T03:39:56.877ZRobbie Collinshttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>Thanks, Eric. What do you think about using pigment to opaque areas I need to cover?</p>
<p>Thanks, Eric. What do you think about using pigment to opaque areas I need to cover?</p> Nice save Robbie. Finish touc…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-11:2177249:Comment:1150902013-08-11T03:33:31.768ZEric Steven Johansenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/EricStevenJohansen
<p>Nice save Robbie. Finish touchups are my least favorite and most time consuming repairs, and I'm never totally satisfied with the results. As Paul says "it advances our skill levels", and I whole heartedly concur.</p>
<p>Nice save Robbie. Finish touchups are my least favorite and most time consuming repairs, and I'm never totally satisfied with the results. As Paul says "it advances our skill levels", and I whole heartedly concur.</p> Thanks, Paul!tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-11:2177249:Comment:1150892013-08-11T03:13:04.769ZRobbie Collinshttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>Thanks, Paul!</p>
<p>Thanks, Paul!</p> Robbie,
Given what you were u…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-11:2177249:Comment:1150142013-08-11T02:41:40.633ZPaul Verticchiohttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Robbie,</p>
<p>Given what you were up against, I consider your work a total success. It looks fine. We are ALWAYS our own worse critics. That's a good thing as it advances our skill levels.</p>
<p>Besides, no one will notice as they'll be distracted by the awful condition of the stop tailpiece. </p>
<p>All in all, good job, buddy :)</p>
<p>Robbie,</p>
<p>Given what you were up against, I consider your work a total success. It looks fine. We are ALWAYS our own worse critics. That's a good thing as it advances our skill levels.</p>
<p>Besides, no one will notice as they'll be distracted by the awful condition of the stop tailpiece. </p>
<p>All in all, good job, buddy :)</p> Luke Single at Chesepeake Gui…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-10:2177249:Comment:1147572013-08-10T18:22:05.593ZRobbie Collinshttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>Luke Single at Chesepeake Guitar Works was kind enough to send me a small block of maple...thanks Luke! </p>
<p>I ordered 3 different plug cutters - one at a time - and finally got one that cut an accurate 7/16" plug (Fuller, +.010). The others were up to +.050 - too large to hammer in. I tried sanding but ended up with a semi-round plug. <br></br><br></br>So, here's some shots of the finished repair. Not terribly happy with the faux painting - I only have dyes for tinting laquer - I think I should…</p>
<p>Luke Single at Chesepeake Guitar Works was kind enough to send me a small block of maple...thanks Luke! </p>
<p>I ordered 3 different plug cutters - one at a time - and finally got one that cut an accurate 7/16" plug (Fuller, +.010). The others were up to +.050 - too large to hammer in. I tried sanding but ended up with a semi-round plug. <br/><br/>So, here's some shots of the finished repair. Not terribly happy with the faux painting - I only have dyes for tinting laquer - I think I should have used pigments to opaque the line around the plug and the tear-out. You ay remember that one of the tailpiece studs broke off. These are Pigtail vintage studs. Very nice! I found out the hard way that "Vintage" doesn't mean vintage specs...could very well mean "Historic." Always ask, I guess.</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone for their advice on leverage, tearout, plugs, etc!</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167740721?profile=original"><img width="400" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167740721?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167742118?profile=original"><img width="400" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167742118?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167745427?profile=original"><img width="400" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167745427?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167745845?profile=original"><img width="400" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167745845?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a>The tape-up is for air-brushing a touch-up where I filled an extra strap button hole.</p> The dimensions are only a sug…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-07-09:2177249:Comment:1125022013-07-09T21:37:13.703ZPaul Verticchiohttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>The dimensions are only a suggestion. Tailor the size to fit the job. It could be X shaped (or oval or round or even shaped like Texas) too to allow clearance around posts & studs. I'm going to make several shapes & sizes.</p>
<p>The primary objective is to spread the downward pressure over a much larger area to prevent surface compression (indentations).</p>
<p>I bet it's gonna turn out great :)</p>
<p>The dimensions are only a suggestion. Tailor the size to fit the job. It could be X shaped (or oval or round or even shaped like Texas) too to allow clearance around posts & studs. I'm going to make several shapes & sizes.</p>
<p>The primary objective is to spread the downward pressure over a much larger area to prevent surface compression (indentations).</p>
<p>I bet it's gonna turn out great :)</p> That's my concern too...the f…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-07-09:2177249:Comment:1124052013-07-09T20:57:59.116ZRobbie Collinshttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>That's my concern too...the finish lifting. I guess I could faux too.</p>
<p>I like the drawing. I made a donut with 1/4" cork and a 1mm sheet of plastic. Epoxied one onto the other. I think your idea would have better protected the guitar. The only downside I can forsee is using it in a tight spot.</p>
<p>That's my concern too...the finish lifting. I guess I could faux too.</p>
<p>I like the drawing. I made a donut with 1/4" cork and a 1mm sheet of plastic. Epoxied one onto the other. I think your idea would have better protected the guitar. The only downside I can forsee is using it in a tight spot.</p> Robbie:
Please don't infer th…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-07-09:2177249:Comment:1125012013-07-09T20:01:47.947ZPaul Verticchiohttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Robbie:</p>
<p>Please don't infer this as a cop-out, but that's your call.</p>
<p>My only concern would be: the old refin may lift during the process. If you do nothing, it won't devalue the guitar any more than the refin did.</p>
<p><br></br> I use the puller tool method as a last resort expressly due to the fact that the probability of giant squid sucker marks on the face of the instrument is high in "those SOB's just won't budge" cases.</p>
<p>What do you think of this ‘possible solution’ to…</p>
<p>Robbie:</p>
<p>Please don't infer this as a cop-out, but that's your call.</p>
<p>My only concern would be: the old refin may lift during the process. If you do nothing, it won't devalue the guitar any more than the refin did.</p>
<p><br/> I use the puller tool method as a last resort expressly due to the fact that the probability of giant squid sucker marks on the face of the instrument is high in "those SOB's just won't budge" cases.</p>
<p>What do you think of this ‘possible solution’ to prevent circles on future bushing pulls?:</p>
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<p>Best of luck,<br/> Paul :)</p> Thanks, Paul! Do you think I…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-07-09:2177249:Comment:1124042013-07-09T18:22:50.381ZRobbie Collinshttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>Thanks, Paul! Do you think I should try to steam out the semi-circle dents left by the puller or drop-fill them?</p>
<p>Thanks, Paul! Do you think I should try to steam out the semi-circle dents left by the puller or drop-fill them?</p>