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  1. Re: A Very Simple Knot for nylon string Loops

    I work on a lot of vintage banjos and use this knot. Generally speaking though, I use low tension steel strings for Neapolitan or cant top instruments like Vega cylinder backs, but have experimented...
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    Re: Template material

    I would add to Bill's response, that you should get a carbide blade for cutting plastics. They have a negative rake, unlike wood cutting blades. Just Google it, there are choices.
  3. Re: what's your go to strings for a vega ctlinder back?

    I use Thomastik strings on my 205 model. Flat wounds with wound A strings. They sound wonderful on my mando, and they last a long time before you notice any tuning issues. Longevity is a plus with...
  4. Re: Bore scope/ inspection camera - recomendations

    I'm quite pleased with the new Depstech WF025 scope and feel like I made the right choice to go with the model that has the most focal range. Some of the reviews expressed frustration over the...
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    Re: Gibson oval hole owners-- check your brace

    Very common on the old oval hole Gibson A's to have one end sprung. Very easily checked with a digital exam, just reach your finger in there and feel both ends.
  6. Re: Bore scope/ inspection camera - recomendations

    I ended up buying a Depstech.

    https://depstech.com/products/wifi-endoscope-wf025?gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIstLmpbXz_wIVvvfjBx223w_OEAAYAiAAEgI-YPD_BwE

    That name came up in just about every...
  7. Re: Bore scope/ inspection camera - recomendations

    "Download the app that is required for the one you choose before ordering, so you can ensure that it's not a weird ad-supported piece of junk and that it works on your phone, tablet, or PC."

    Great...
  8. Bore scope/ inspection camera - recomendations

    I'm wanting to add an inspection or bore scope to my tool set for doing inspections in instruments with limited access. I did a quick Google search and was feeling like I was getting in a bit over my...
  9. Re: Any folks open to jam in Nashville, TN (or nearby)?

    https://notsba.org/contacts/

    Check this link out, Nashville Old-Time String Band Association. They have regular jams. They also sponsor/ host "Breaking Up Winter", coming up this March 2, Thursday...
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    Re: Northwest Arkansas

    Check with Mountain View music.

    https://www.mountainviewmusic.com/
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    Re: Consensus on stew mac's heat stick

    I forget where now but I ran across another discussion on the heat stick, where a guy was using two rods for neck removal. That would certainly help to heat things up more evenly. Obviously, it's...
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    Re: Consensus on stew mac's heat stick

    Alcohol can be effective for intentionally weak joints such as the join between a violin top and ribs. I have my doubts about it's effectiveness on a strong joint, such as a guitar bridge or neck...
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    Re: Consensus on stew mac's heat stick

    Hide glue is mostly unaffected by heat alone and really does need some moisture to change state back to a softened gel or liquid where it can be more easily released. I did an experiment to see what...
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    Re: Preferred hot hide glue temp

    150 is at the top end of reasonable temperature for heating and maintaining hide glue. Higher temps degrade the glues bonding strength more rapidly when maintained there for extended periods of time....
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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

    The mandolin did clean up nicely and the bug excrement all came off without leaving any staining or blemishes. Still have some poo spots inside and I may yet go after those with a bit of dampened rag...
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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

    Every now and then, I get an instrument that compels me get the rubber gloves out. This teens Gibson oval hole mandolin is the worst so far and was a measure more gross than your typical player mung....
  17. Re: Cleaning gunk off a nitrocellulose lacquer finish

    When the nature of the gunk is not known, it will be an experiment to discover what removes it. You need to know first what the underlying finish is, so you have some clues about what cleaning agents...
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    Re: Hide glue question

    My shop is too thermally transparent to heat my work turning up the thermostat. Infra Red lamps solve that problem and as John has mentioned, using the glue a bit on the thin side with hot lamps, way...
  19. Re: Harmonic Overtone Supressors - great. So....

    String lengths after the bridge and above the nut can create bothersome overtones. Any strategy the dampens them can work. The little doughnuts, as you call them, are actually wiring grommets and can...
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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

    The F2 you did turned out very nicely. Looks like it closed up quite well at the back of the neck, you can hardly see the break, my project was missing a bit more wood. I opted for a thicker head...
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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

    John, I have been using carbon fiber as reinforcement for other applications and it just occurred to me that this head stock repair would be a perfect application. I had not previously seen or heard...
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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

    Thanks Rob Roy.

    Yes, it was rather time consuming. Ended up pretty close to 14 hrs of work, start to finished with a new set up. It was totally a worthwhile save though. The mandolin is otherwise...
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    Re: Post a picture of what's on your bench?

    Just finished this project. Gibson A oval hole with truss rod that had at least 3 failed head stock repair attempts before it came to me. I didn't take any before shots but the only thing relevant I...
  24. Re: Cleaning up after an outgassed celluloid pickguard

    I use Bronze wool instead of steel wool. You still need to take care around any open electronics though, Bronze is conductive but it won't stick to anything magnetic. Pretty good at cleaning up a...
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    Re: K1 Mandocello... factory spliced neck?

    The new looking cross grain Spruce in there is new, or at least recent. It is obvious that the back has been off at some point not too long ago, I suspect the current owner bought that way. I have it...
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