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Anybody have any opnions on luthier schools.

Ok i asked my teacher if this was a good idea and he said yes. I read in dan erilwines guitar player repair guide that he would reccomend g…

Started by Ian Supplee in Luthier Talk

6 Aug 23, 2012
Reply by Ian Supplee

Grimy Guitars

Ok guys, got a good one for you.  I have a loyal customer whose guitars were involved in a "puff back."  That's when your furnace decides t…

Started by Christian Johnson in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 21, 2012
Reply by Paul Verticchio

DIY buffing wheel for cheap. Is it worth it?

I've just seen this Instructable about how anyone can build a cotton buffing wheel with a very low investment of time and money. What do yo…

Started by Alexander López in Metalworking, Machining, Tool & Fixture Making for Luthiers

3 Aug 20, 2012
Reply by nathan clark

Binding trimming jig ?

Quick question;     What do you use to trim the binding for the guitar?  They seem to never come in the size you need!  Stew Macs jig is pr…

Started by Chris Rochow in Luthier Talk

9 Aug 16, 2012
Reply by Chris Rochow

Best Fret Crowning files? Considering buying a few new crowning files. Thanks for suggestions. Also possibly used for SS

My crowning files (standard toothed grooved files) are about worn out. I'd like to get some new ones and am considering diamond. Any sugge…

Started by Nick Sorenson in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 15, 2012
Reply by Patrick Nelson

Very Nice Vintage Gibson Related Resource...

I might be late to the table here, but this is a great resource: Happy reading! http://www.fox-guitars.com/Gibson-Made_Brands.html

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

1 Aug 15, 2012
Reply by George Roberts

Look what's coming - a hand-held CNC router!

  It's well worth a few minutes to check this out:   http://groups.csail.mit.edu/graphics/positioncorrectingtools/  

Started by Frank Ford in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 15, 2012
Reply by Alexander López

Wood expanding over the years?

I got this nice ESP guitar for leveling job and possibly tremolo replacement. As I was pickinig up the guitar I had a hunch he has a humidi…

Started by tadej bratkovic in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 15, 2012
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Repairing 50 year old Lacquer

I have a project in my shop refretting and replacing the neck binding on a 61 les paul there is loads of chipping along the neck where the…

Started by Scott Pike in Luthier Talk

12 Aug 15, 2012
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

Bracing a new OM acoustic .

Hi Guys , I have made a few guitars and usually use 5/16 X 1/2 spruce for the main braces , scalloped to 1/4". I am now making an OM with s…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

1 Aug 14, 2012
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

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