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by pj2
Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Bridge pins too small
Replies: 3
Views: 5047

Bridge pins too small

Okay as the title says, I have just about finished the guitar, and I am up to stringing. And the bridge pins are too small!. It is the first time I have brought a premade bridge and I am now regretting it. I am considering using wood filler to fill up the holes, and then re drill them? Will this wor...
by pj2
Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Split sides
Replies: 10
Views: 10779

Split sides

I am starting to 'assembly' my guitar, cutting bent sides to length etc. And one of the sides have split in the middle for about half the length of the sides.

I have quickly put a whole lot of glue on the split and clamped it, hoping for the best. Any ideas ?
by pj2
Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Finishing Questions
Replies: 19
Views: 19558

Thanks for your help, lots of good information. I am just wondering has anyone used the French Polishing kit from Australian Luthier supplies
http://luthierssupplies.com.au/product_ ... cts_id=384
by pj2
Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Finishing Questions
Replies: 19
Views: 19558

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by pj2
Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Finishing Questions
Replies: 19
Views: 19558

Finishing Questions

I about to start assembly my guitar so I have started to think about what I should finish it with. ( Stika Spruce top, Indian Rosewood B & S). I don't have access to a spray booth, so will just be doing this in a garage, I also do not have a spray gun or compressor. I am after a Gloss / High Gloss f...
by pj2
Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Side Bending
Replies: 6
Views: 11500

Side Bending

I have built a couple of classical acoustic guitars in the past. I am now planning to build an acoustic steel string guitar but the side bending machine that I borrowed has since been sold. What I am wondering is do you know of any places/ companies I can pay to bend the sides of the guitar for me ?...