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Check out Dragon Plate. Last time I ordered five 0.125,0.500,24” for $7 ea. Plus &11 shipping.

Just an update on the results of my repair attempt. After using 400grit through 12000 micro mesh + buffing & polishing on my Deet sprayed test board, I repeated that method on the peg head. I...

Who knows, maybe DEET works as well as well as cellosolve...just can’t apply with a pump spray bottle!

Thanks for all the suggestions. Have not used Novus 2, but have Meguires 10 polish and 17 cleaner and Menzerna W58 solid compound, plus micro mesh pads.

The owner did use a damp paper towel to...

187445187446I’ve been asked to repair (reduce the appearance of) the damage from bug spray on a Gibson Sam Bush model. The areas affected are peg head and top scroll. I think the the peg head can...

Ahhhh...I finally understand:). Thank you! I ordered the STewMac reamer.

Thanks, the end dia. of the Jack is stepped down to 3/8”, which will fit through the TP hole, but the length of that section is not enough to make it through the thicker James TP and still allow the...

Sorry , meant output jack, not pickup. Thanks!

Hoping for some suggestions on how to best install a K&K mandolin twin pickup into a new build. I plan to do the install after the finish is sprayed, so will be starting with a 1/4” hole drilled in...

For a fret tang nipper I recommend the tool below...$10 vs $55 StewMac tool. Sold as an electronics tool.


Nickel Plated Nibbling Tool
Brand Parts-Express.com part Number360-022

Thanks to all for the input. I printed out the DePaule images at “actual size” and overlayed them on my peg head and fingerboard templates. Am waiting for Sam at DePaule to confirm actual dimensions....

Anyone installed these inlays? A customer has requested these on an F5 peg head and fingerboard. Can’t figure out from the photos how they will work with a bound Peg Head and FB. Does the inlay...

Looks very nice Joey. I really like the way some areas are transparent. Good job!

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Charlie,
One other piece of advice is that when you think you’ve added enough dye, you haven’t. Once the first sealer/finish coats are sprayed the colors brighten greatly. This mandolin looked...

Bill James bridges can be found at axinc.net. Equivalent to CA bridges IMHO. Shipping is rather steep for one bridge...

This is a new build, so no old finish to worry about. As long as you’ve got the clear coats off a little dye left shouldn’t matter since you’re re-dying dark.

Just finished an attempt at Gallatin faded leather yesterday. Not sure how close I got as I had only internet photos to guide me. Used Transtint med. brown dye in alcohol(started with recommended...

I too bought those pliers after Sunburst’s post. I found that for tight outside bends I had to pre-bend with a heat gun wrapping binding around a dowel larger than final radius before using the ring...

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Had a scare trimming binding on my router table. Small fireball while pulling binding across the table. Done this a dozen times before, but today I was “blowing out birthday candles” on my...

Customer wants a satin Weber Gallatin-like finish. Never done anything but gloss. Will be using Mohawk products and have some guidance from their docs, but am not sure whether I should spray several...

What do builders use for round overs on unbound F5 mandolin edges? Hand tools only please. I expect this will be a one-off build for me. Other than multiple passes with small finger planes and...

I copied a design I found on the Cafe...

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After spraying the second coat of 33% reduced vinyl sealer I have a 2” square patch near the tailpiece base side that can’t get enough and still appears “dry” after spraying as much extra as I could...

I use mostly thin CA from hobby lobby which is $1.80 per 0.5oz bottle with their always available 40% coupon. Have never had a hardened tip, I believe because I store it in a Mylar ziplock food...