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by WaddyT
Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:28 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: What glue bonds best to Titebond?
Replies: 6
Views: 7236

Re: What glue bonds best to Titebond?

Usually you can heat Titebond and re-clamp, and it will re-stick, when you have a gap like that. As I recall, it is an "Only one time option" because after it's been heated once it won't work a second time. The same is true of LMI white. I have done it often to close small gaps in binding. What you ...
by WaddyT
Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:13 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: HHG failures
Replies: 19
Views: 17965

Re: HHG failures

Something like over 50% of glue failures are due to a poor joint fit. If the Acetone didn't seal the top, then, is it possible that you had/have gaps in the fit between the bridge and top?
by WaddyT
Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: SpruceTonewood.com
Replies: 33
Views: 28320

Re: SpruceTonewood.com

+2
by WaddyT
Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: CITES and the Lacey Act
Replies: 10
Views: 11484

Re: CITES and the Lacey Act

Only if it was legally harvested! :D
by WaddyT
Sun Aug 19, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: CITES and the Lacey Act
Replies: 10
Views: 11484

Re: CITES and the Lacey Act

A point on CITES. It really does not matter what certification you have, as once you start to change the shape or cut the wood, and make a guitar out of it, it's no longer valid certification. Some will argue with me, but the way it's written, no changes are allowed in the certified wood. You can le...
by WaddyT
Wed Aug 08, 2012 5:56 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Scraper
Replies: 30
Views: 29181

Re: Scraper

He'd be sprinkling glitter on them to check their Chladni patterns!
by WaddyT
Thu May 24, 2012 11:49 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Have Enough Planes?
Replies: 43
Views: 34292

Re: Have Enough Planes?

I'll let you know. I ordered one yesterday!
:D
by WaddyT
Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: French Polishing--when is enough bodying?
Replies: 45
Views: 35594

Re: French Polishing--when is enough bodying?

My greatest successes have been with a very dry pad. The body sessions go better and the glazing goes better. The only time I have a damp, not wet, pad is when I'm spiriting off after every body session. Glazing is a bit wetter than bodying, but there isn't much shellac in the mix, and no oil. When ...
by WaddyT
Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:37 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Four aside classical style tuners
Replies: 6
Views: 5972

Re: Four aside classical style tuners

I recommend the Teflon bearing upgrade. The difference is like night and day. Much smoother operation. However, all levels, are mechanically the same from cheapest to most expensive. The only differences, other than the Teflon are cosmetic.
by WaddyT
Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:37 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tru-Oil finish advice
Replies: 23
Views: 25286

Re: Tru-Oil finish advice

Yeah, but your ears start to bleed at 8. :D
by WaddyT
Sat Jan 28, 2012 3:14 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tru-Oil finish advice
Replies: 23
Views: 25286

Re: Tru-Oil finish advice

Wow, that's exactly the opposite of my experience. On my current build, After I started finishing, and had several coats on, I kept seeing little places that made me mad, where I hadn't prepped well enough. In more than one place I sanded back to wood, re-applied Tru-Oil and the places were invisibl...
by WaddyT
Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:50 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hi, I am new here, want to say hello.
Replies: 10
Views: 10594

Re: Hi, I am new here, want to say hello.

Welcome, Alex. Nice to see you over here!
by WaddyT
Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:51 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Side bending question
Replies: 17
Views: 15379

Re: Side bending question

Lo and behold, when I came into my sun-warmed shed next morning, they had NOT sprung back; they had in fact increased the bend as they dried, even to the extent I’ll have to do a bit of straightening to get back to the template. Alastair Interesting! I had a similar experience with my Sycamore bend...
by WaddyT
Sat Oct 22, 2011 2:12 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Side bending alternatives...
Replies: 15
Views: 19052

Re: Side bending alternatives...

I know stuff is different where you are, but here is the one I made. My cost is less than $50. Parts = truck replacement tail pipe section from auto supply store (cut in half, split one half down the length and squeezed it inside the other half for mass), scrap wood, electric charcoal starter from a...
by WaddyT
Tue Jul 19, 2011 3:13 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Congratulations Waddy!
Replies: 6
Views: 7246

Re: Congratulations Waddy!

I have not sold them. Well, one is, but not shipped yet. I need to get some finished pictures. I was in such a crash to get them done for the GFA Convention, I didn't have time to take finished pictures or even do a proper French polish. I got them to shine a bit, and put them in a case to take. I h...
by WaddyT
Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:17 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Congratulations Waddy!
Replies: 6
Views: 7246

Re: Congratulations Waddy!

My apologies for hijacking another thread! I made my point, then got carried away! :oops:

You are all very kind! Thank you!
by WaddyT
Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:43 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Classical guitars with angled edge under forearm?
Replies: 18
Views: 19295

Re: Classical guitars with angled edge under forearm?

It's probably the stuffy attitude of the classical guitar buying public that keeps them along more traditional lines. I just got back from the Guitar Foundation's Annual Convention and International Competition. You do not see many "non standard" designs. The main exceptions being the Smallman and t...
by WaddyT
Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:39 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Classical Guitar Construction
Replies: 10
Views: 11726

Re: Classical Guitar Construction

+2 on Courtnall. However, the one thing that got me off dead center when I was getting ready to start my first classical build was the David Schramm CD on the 37 Hauser construction. It isn't like a DVD lesson, but more pictures and text, but it really made me go out and cut some wood. The first thi...
by WaddyT
Tue May 10, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Fish Glue?
Replies: 24
Views: 27169

Re: Fish Glue?

A couple of other points. Fish glue needs to be stirred or shaken before use, to keep it well mixed. It also has a shelf life of somwhere in the 2 year period.
by WaddyT
Mon May 09, 2011 11:28 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Fish Glue?
Replies: 24
Views: 27169

Re: Fish Glue?

Dave White also had a Fish Glue release situation on his daughter's guitar under very high, and unusual, heat and humidity conditions. Fish glue is somewhat hygroscopic, so attention to humidity and heat levels could be critical. I would not recommend using it if you do not work in a controlled envi...
by WaddyT
Sun May 08, 2011 11:55 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Fish Glue?
Replies: 24
Views: 27169

Re: Fish Glue?

Yes, the High Tack Fish Glue is the product. It does have a life, but as I understand, it can be frozen without damaging the glue, unklike PVA and AR glues. Lee Valley sells the Norland product in Quarts if you wish to try a smaller quantity. I wonder, however, if it would generate the same stir wit...
by WaddyT
Sun May 01, 2011 2:24 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Scraper Blades
Replies: 27
Views: 22619

Re: Scraper Blades

My favorite rectangular scrapers are, by far, the Lie Neilson ones. Two pack, 1 thick @ .5 mm, 1 thin @ about .3 mm, for about $14 US at Woodcraft. Don't know what the on line price is, never looked, as they were available locally,, and I believe in supporting my local businesses as much as possible...
by WaddyT
Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:17 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: HHG and open time
Replies: 6
Views: 6551

Re: HHG and open time

The key is not to waste time. I have watched Mario's video a number of times, and when you watch, he never hurries, however all of his work is choreographed and deliberate - no wasted motions or do-overs. He guides his glue bottle with his other hand to keep it putting glue in the right places. He a...
by WaddyT
Fri Feb 11, 2011 2:29 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Inexpensive guitar strings
Replies: 10
Views: 10712

Re: Inexpensive guitar strings

You might explore http://webstrings.com. I used them for more than 10 years, playing and my son used them on his electric and steel string acoustic guitars. Also a couple of performers I know at the Ren Fest use them on guitars and mandolins. Hard to beat the prices when you buy a couple of dozen se...
by WaddyT
Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:12 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Repairing Workshop Tools/ Machines?
Replies: 15
Views: 14714

Re: Repairing Workshop Tools/ Machines?

Guess that sort of takes care of the remote start situation! :toi