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Interested in pore filling method?

Hello All, I'm guessing that most of you do repairs, and would not be particularly interested in a pore filling method. If anyone is, I'll…

Started by Brian Burns in Luthier Talk

12 Aug 7, 2020
Reply by Brian Burns

Reseating neck after removal: swolen dovetail

First off, new to the site so pardon any breeches in etiquette. I am restoring an early 60s Kay archtop acoustic and had removed the neck.…

Started by Wes Yates in Luthier Talk

20 Aug 4, 2020
Reply by Harmon Gladding

Banjo Tuning Pegs

I am working on a banjo with very nice gold plated hardware, and MOP knobs.  The fifth string peg, though, is a replacement: no gold platin…

Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk

2 Aug 2, 2020
Reply by George Roberts

Sanding a saddle with formaldehyde smell .

Hi everyone , I often wonder why some plastic saddles smell like formaldehyde when sanded . Searching the forum I see that micarta may cont…

Started by Len Biglin in Luthier Talk

2 Aug 1, 2020
Reply by Len Biglin

Fret Rocker - proper use?

Hey all, This might be a stupid question, but I have seen several youtube videos describing different techniques - notably whether the gui…

Started by mr smits in Luthier Talk

2 Jul 30, 2020
Reply by Mark McLean

Covid 19 protocol for shop

Wondering if anyone has changed how they operate repair shops to optimize safety during this pandemic. Comments appreciated. I have added a…

Started by harrison phipps in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 29, 2020
Reply by Keith Somerville

69 Hummingbird w/ strange bridge plugs

Working on a 69 Hummingbird, in for a bridge reglue. I'm scratching my head a bit as to why someone did this at some point? any thoughts? a…

Started by David Edward Helmer in Luthier Talk

7 Jul 28, 2020
Reply by David Edward Helmer

Curving Back Strip

This is a Lyon & Healey parlor guitar that Frank correctly identified as having Faux Graining.  What looks like very figured rosewood i…

Started by George Roberts in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 25, 2020
Reply by George Roberts

Removing an old patch/cleat

Hi all! I don't know what it's been like for you all, but I've been very busy here since lockdown restrictions were eased. One guitar, is…

Started by Keith Somerville in Luthier Talk

3 Jul 24, 2020
Reply by Keith Somerville

Charlie Christian pick-up removal

Trying to remove a vintage Charlie Christian pick-up assembly. Any tips? Really tight fit, does the mount come apart? Thanks.

Started by Stephen Morgan in Luthier Talk

2 Jul 17, 2020
Reply by Stephen Morgan

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