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    I've been out of touch. Can someone direct me to...

    I've been out of touch. Can someone direct me to info as to what happend to Andy?
  2. Thread: Zippertone

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    Thanks for the direction. Ragman

    Thanks for the direction.

    Ragman
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    There is an ad in this month's Bluegrass...

    There is an ad in this month's Bluegrass Unlimited for a graphite F style and what they call an A style mando. I have heard nothing about this endeavour, and lots about the Max. Must have happened on...
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    Thanks, John. What I'm getting at is once into...

    Thanks, John. What I'm getting at is once into the finishing process I'll occasionally have a tiny gap around the binding, both wood and plastic, that the finish I use does not want to fill. By the...
  5. Thread: Ragman #7

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    Here's the back.

    Here's the back.
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    I would benefit from a discussion as to the...

    I would benefit from a discussion as to the various methods you all use for filling the inevetable little gaps that occur between binding and body. Who wants to share?

    Ragman
  7. Thread: Ragman #7

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    Sides and back are same. I'll post a pic when I...

    Sides and back are same. I'll post a pic when I get a chance.

    Ragman
  8. Thread: Ragman #7

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    That's what I'm calling it.

    That's what I'm calling it.
  9. Thread: Hilburn #42

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    Beautiful work, Jim.

    Beautiful work, Jim.
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    Very pretty! Nice work!

    Very pretty! Nice work!
  11. Thread: Ragman #7

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    Sorry for the misplaced post. Ragman

    Sorry for the misplaced post.

    Ragman
  12. Thread: Ragman #7

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    Here's another look.

    Here's another look.
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    Here is my latest build. Something a little...

    Here is my latest build. Something a little different.

    Ragman
  14. I think they use the the urethane dipping method.

    I think they use the the urethane dipping method.
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    For those of you wishing to keep on top of...

    For those of you wishing to keep on top of advanced water based finishes I suggest you try General Finishes Precat 181 urethane. I have been very pleased with it all the way around, and found it to...
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    John, You are so generous with you knowledge...

    John,

    You are so generous with you knowledge here in the builders forum. Thanks for sharing. These are great photos and will no doubt be of much value to those attempting to grasp the challenging...
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    Peter... The proof is in the pudding. I just...

    Peter...

    The proof is in the pudding. I just listened to your sound clips and you have indeed created what to my ears is a winner. Fabulous sustain, clarity and balance. I hope you enjoy trmendous...
  18. Thread: Wet sides

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    For what it's worth, I've found mahogony to be...

    For what it's worth, I've found mahogony to be easier to bend then any figured wood I've tried. Very little moisture is needed. Good steady pressure and slow go will do it!

    Ragman
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    I have built both kits and did the Stew-Mac kit...

    I have built both kits and did the Stew-Mac kit first. The IV kit was much easier in most respects, however, one thing I really did not like about the IV kit is that the rim and top plate come...
  20. I'd stay clear of machinery from Harbor Freight....

    I'd stay clear of machinery from Harbor Freight. I've tried stuff from there several times, only to be completely dissatisfied. It's a real hassle to wait for something you've ordered form them...
  21. Thread: Hide Glue

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    You can always use it to produce a great crackle...

    You can always use it to produce a great crackle finish. Here's how we use it in decorative painting: Heat it up so as to get it into a brushable state and then apply it randomly by brush to the...
  22. Thread: Fret Board

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    I have not had Steve slot a board for me,...

    I have not had Steve slot a board for me, however, all the other bridge work of his I've had done and seen was first rate!

    Ragman
  23. Thread: rib bending

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    I've found that a few thousands makes a huge...

    I've found that a few thousands makes a huge difference in bendability. In my first efforts I thinned my ribs to .115 and found myself breaking alot of wood. After talking around with other builders...
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    I've done this on two MK's with siginificant...

    I've done this on two MK's with siginificant results. These instruments are strangled with lacquer. One I stripped completely, the other I removed the finish from the top only. I was amazed at the...
  25. Thread: IBMA

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    You bet, Dale.

    You bet, Dale.
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