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Bridge thickness on 1961 Martin, and modified thru-saddle

I am working on a '61 D-28(neck reset and new bridge). The original was shaved down to 1/4" thickness(with little saddle remaining, and hig…

Started by Dave Richard in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 26, 2014
Reply by Dave Richard

Power string winders

I feel like I'm doing enough restrings per day to justify getting one of these gizmos. Anyone have one that they really like? After some we…

Started by John White in Luthier Talk

17 Nov 25, 2014
Reply by John

Missing "A" note….

I have an instrument that sounds "dead" on "A" notes. No matter where on the fretboard you play an "A" note it's dead sounding compared to…

Started by James Durr in Luthier Talk

7 Nov 25, 2014
Reply by Kerry Krishna

Need ID -- is this a Dobson?

Came across this.... Need to know if it can be ID'd and be worth grabbing to restore--- Dave F

Started by Dave Fox in Luthier Talk

9 Nov 24, 2014
Reply by Dave Fox

7 String comet banjo

Just got the banjo and was wondering any ideas for a tail piece?  Looking for a template or pictures of a 7 string banjo.

Started by jerry mc hugh in Luthier Talk

12 Nov 24, 2014
Reply by jerry mc hugh

So.. where's my math error?

I expect to catch heat for being a mathematical idiot, but here goes:   Refretted a customer's electric with s/s frets. Ordered the frets (…

Started by Mike Kolb in Luthier Talk

44 Nov 23, 2014
Reply by Ned Knepp

f g heiser banjo-lin

Does anybody have any more information or know where I may search to find out how this instrument was to be played? My internet search yiel…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

5 Nov 23, 2014
Reply by Steve Bettesworth

Accurate Hygrometers

I want to know what everyone out there is using to accurately measure the humidity in their shop. I've been trying to learn more about hygr…

Started by Steve Baker in Luthier Talk

6 Nov 21, 2014
Reply by eliya

making tuning keys

Hello friends i saw mr.Frank Fords website posts and got made is he a human or a robert doing this job. cant believe how can he make the d…

Started by rahoul waghmare in Metalworking, Machining, Tool & Fixture Making for Luthiers

3 Nov 17, 2014
Reply by rahoul waghmare

Qualalacq lacquer

Somehow while at woodcraft I grabbed a quart of Behlen qualalacq satin lacquer by accident. Anyone had any experience/comments about it? It…

Started by Lee Gendvilas in Luthier Talk

5 Nov 17, 2014
Reply by Robbie Collins

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