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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

Two New Builds

Here's my latest two First a seven string Flamenco negra EIR back and sides engleman top falcate braced Australian Red Cedar neck with Ring…

Started by Jeff Highland in Luthier Talk

6 Dec 20, 2012
Reply by Paul Verticchio

Info on maker of vintage BRW Parlor?

There is no label and only a faint and incomplete stamp on the back joint reinforcing strip that I cannot make out or recognize.  Does anyo…

Started by harrison phipps in Luthier Talk

3 Dec 20, 2012
Reply by George Roberts

Repair for daughter's Yamaha

Hello, Attached is a photo of a chip on the face of a Yamaha cg192 I am attempting to repair for my daughter.  I believe the guitar has a "…

Started by Wade in Luthier Talk

3 Dec 19, 2012
Reply by Robbie Collins

Bass truss rod length

Hi this is my first post Anyway I have a question about the length of a oversized bass The scale Is approximatly 39 inches The neck is 2 fe…

Started by Zeke Reynolds in Luthier Talk

7 Dec 17, 2012
Reply by Russell Vance

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