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Started by joe butkins in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 10, 2018
Reply by joe butkins

Glue for torrefied tops

There seems to be some issues with glue joints on torrefied soundboards. I’m interested in recommendations based on experience for best typ…

Started by David Scheckman in Luthier Talk

2 Aug 6, 2018
Reply by Jelle van Tilburg

Teflon nuts

I don't have much to say other than: man, they suck. Like trying to make a nut out of a bar of soap. However, the customer is always right.…

Started by Keith Somerville in Luthier Talk

4 Aug 5, 2018
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Dehumidifier

Hello All, Since I live a mile from the Pacific, dehumidification is essential. Recently I've been getting around 3-4 years out of a compre…

Started by Brian Burns in Luthier Talk

5 Aug 2, 2018
Reply by Roger Häggström

12 string bridge reglue problem

I'm a newb to the world of lutherie , but looking to make this my retirement hobby. A long time player and tinkerer on my own stuff I reali…

Started by Bruce Erickson in Luthier Talk

23 Aug 1, 2018
Reply by Bruce Erickson

Guitar Factory (1965)

The narration alone is worth the price of admission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuuIF6mmRLA

Started by Doug Berch in Luthier Talk

6 Jul 27, 2018
Reply by Ed Minch

Yet more hide glue lore (?)

Hello All, When I started my first guitar in 1960 a friendly violin repairman in Berkeley CA showed me how to judge the right amount of wat…

Started by Brian Burns in Luthier Talk

2 Jul 27, 2018
Reply by Brian Burns

1946 epiphone neck reset repair.

 I have a 1946 Zephyr that finally needed a reset - the neck joint heel had visibly gapped and the fretboard extension (with that infamous…

Started by Brian Evans in Luthier Talk

1 Jul 25, 2018
Reply by Roger Häggström

Drying by heat before glueing?

When glueing braces or the top/bottom/sides the wood should be dry. The current dryness of the top/bottom/sides will be "built in" the guit…

Started by Roger Häggström in Luthier Talk

2 Jul 25, 2018
Reply by Roger Häggström

Don't make this mistake!

Greetings, I purchased a whole bunch of 3M sandpaper with the "no slip" backing. Most of my sandpapering (is that a word?) is done by gluin…

Started by Allen L Wall in Luthier Talk

5 Jul 15, 2018
Reply by Roger Häggström

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