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Ca over hide glue ?

Hi guys, I was just gluing a tight crack in the front of the saddle slot in an old Martin. I used hot hide glue but I'm not real sure much…

Started by Dave Anderson in Luthier Talk

17 Dec 21, 2009
Reply by Dave Anderson

Carpenter jack clamp--more capacity

I recently picked up a Baggs radius pickup for my bandolim (Brazilian mandolin) but the clamp for the external carpenter's jack (hardware l…

Started by LARRY KLOSE in Luthier Talk

4 Dec 19, 2009
Reply by LARRY KLOSE

DeWalt Alarm Clock

So at 4:45 this morning I was awoken by a whirring sound, which was far too trebly for a truck idling in the alley. I followed my ears two…

Started by Rick Gentry in Luthier Talk

0 Dec 19, 2009

Cleaning old Brass Machine Heads

Does anyone have a good solution to restore a set of very old very tarnished Tuners,they are almost black.Cheers

Started by Kelvin Monaghan in Luthier Talk

4 Dec 18, 2009
Reply by Kelvin Monaghan

Cedar Top Bridge Re-Glue

This Cedar Top Seagull came to the bench with the bridge already off and quite a hump where it once sat. The guitar was left in the trunk f…

Started by Lee Brown in Luthier Talk

7 Dec 18, 2009
Reply by Matt Haugen

Gear needed for F4

As a new member - hello luthiers. I'm the proud owner of a 1922 F4 with Cremonia sunburst that I purchased from the original owner maybe 25…

Started by Tim Noble in Luthier Talk

4 Dec 18, 2009
Reply by Tim Noble

B string noise

I recently picked up a winner of a Seagull guitar. Mini- jumbo type. All is well except some odd ringing from the B string when I strum or…

Started by Wayne Walker in Luthier Talk

12 Dec 17, 2009
Reply by Ned Knepp

how do manufacturers appropriately grease there pots for smoth action

what do manufacturers use to appropriately grease or oil there pot shafts to make them roll nicely not loose not to tight ?

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 17, 2009
Reply by Rob Mercure

NASHVILLE STYLE ABR1 ? INSTALL

NASHVILLE ABR1 I BELIEVE WITH THE THREADED POST MEASURES .155 THOUSANDTHS WHATS THE BEST WAY TO DRIVE THEM IN USUALLY I HAVE USED ONE WITH…

Started by FRANK in Luthier Talk

1 Dec 17, 2009
Reply by Russell Vance

Hello, I'm a newcomer.

Hi everyone, I'm a fan of Frank Ford's site and professional full time luthier in Lyon (France). I hope I'll can be of any help. Maybe I wi…

Started by Pierre-Antoine Roiron in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 17, 2009
Reply by Pierre-Antoine Roiron

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