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Headstock 'Fiberboard' source

Needing a source for some thin "fiberboard" to re-surface a headstock. (Maybe 'fiberboard' is the wrong term)  It's the material manf. like…

Started by Chris Rochow in Luthier Talk

19 Dec 23, 2012
Reply by Frank Ford

Channel Lock Plier Problem?

I have a set of No. 356 End Nippers that have worked flawlessly for a bunch of years. A while back I bought a lot of 'Luthier Tools' on Eba…

Started by Thomas James in Luthier Talk

17 Dec 23, 2012
Reply by John

Honeyburst finish on alder

Hello, Would anyone have any ideas on a Honeyburst finish on Alder. I have attached a pic of the color I'm looking for. Thanks so very much…

Started by Michael P. Lemieux in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 23, 2012
Reply by Carl Mesrobian

Banjo 5th String Capo

I just picked up a Fender FB 58 that needs some work, and I thought while I'm fixing it, I'll add a 5th string capo. Frank had mentioned an…

Started by Carl Mesrobian in Luthier Talk

1 Dec 22, 2012
Reply by Stuart Horsman

New threads for Parrot Vise (size of acme screw)

I was wondering if anyone knew what size the lead screw on the parrot vise is. Mine's commenced to slip at the handle (I like to clamp hard…

Started by Tom Sommerville in Metalworking, Machining, Tool & Fixture Making for Luthiers

2 Dec 22, 2012
Reply by Tom Sommerville

Patching a side

Looking for some thoughts on this repair I don't have the missing piece. I have considered replacing the side but I'd like to repair it if…

Started by John in Luthier Talk

25 Dec 22, 2012
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Hello from a Student

Hello All, I'm new to Frets.net, and I'd like to introduce myself.  I'm a 28 year-old student at the Guitar Repair and Construction Program…

Started by Chris Miller in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 22, 2012
Reply by Hesh Breakstone

Tilton longitudinal interior bar

hello all, An old Tilton guitar landed in my shop recently in need of a neck reset and some cleats. These guitars, as seen in the Frets gal…

Started by drew allgoewer in Luthier Talk

3 Dec 21, 2012
Reply by Ron Frazier

Top separation

Gibson Hummingbird took a top bash.  Top separated from the lining on center bass bout for about 6 inches.  A few cracks in lining as well.…

Started by Christian Johnson in Luthier Talk

4 Dec 20, 2012
Reply by Christian Johnson

Off-gassing plastic and spontaneous combustion: Have you seen it?

 A friend just posted an amazing photo on Facebook of an acoustic guitar that looks to be about 100 years old, with a giant pickguard that…

Started by Kerry Krishna in Luthier Talk

27 Dec 20, 2012
Reply by Ron Frazier

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