The Brazilian

Kim · Post by **Kim** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:28 am

Thanks Ron,

Will have to dig the mit into the pocket again I suppose

Cheers

Kim

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:45 am

I baulked at the price too Kim, but finally broke down and got one.

Worth every cent.

Ron Wisdom · Post by **Ron Wisdom** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:49 am

I also balked at the price, even here in the states!! It is outrageous, I think. Of course, I can't make my own. But, it is a great and worthwhile addition to your arsenal.

Ron

Hesh1956 · Post by **Hesh1956** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:48 pm

I could not agree with Ron more - the sanding beam is simply a great tool to have, saves tons of time, and makes perfectly level fret boards and frets every time. It's also heavy enough that it's own weight is all that is needed to remove material and no pressing is really required - I just move it along and the job is done.

Bill(ie)

Yes this fretboard is flat to riff sawn and that was done for two reasons. First, it's probably the only available way to cut the stock that this came from..... And second it looks cool. Stability for a fret board should be fine since it is not supporting any load (except unless you have ever heard me play.....

).

UPDATE: The neck is fretted and all that remains is to final sand this thing, locate and mask the bridge, and drive it to Tony Ferguson. Final sanding can take me many hours to do mostly because I am a slacker when it comes to sanding anything...... Oh joy.......

I am going to try a new method of gluing the bridge on this one after I drop in on David Collins and consult with him. More to come on this development.

JJ · Post by JJ » Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:34 pm

Nice progress, Heshie! Looking forward to seeing this one finished for sure. See if you can arrange that before the snow flies in A2!

Kim Strode · Post by **Kim Strode** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:32 am

Can you tell me where you purchased the neck alignment jig/tool from - which Luthier Suppliers?

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:41 am

Here's a link Showtell.

Tracy Leveque is a great guy and produces some very useful jigs.
Have a look at the neck profile gauges while you're in there.

http://www.luthiersuppliers.com/products/p9.html

Bob

BillyT · Post by **BillyT** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:14 pm

Bill(ie) Yes this fretboard is flat to riff sawn and that was done for two reasons. First, it's probably the only available way to cut the stock that this came from..... And second it looks cool. Stability for a fret board should be fine since it is not supporting any load (except unless you have ever heard me play..... ).

Yeah! It looks cool!

Hesh1956 · Post by **Hesh1956** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 1:08 am

Sorry I am laughing over Billy's latest poke at me.....

Yes the neck alignment jig comes from Tracy as Bob indicated. It works great and even though I am still checking it's results with a straight edge there is no need to do this - they always agree.

Billy I could never run for public office since I do not have custody of the dress......

On a positive note I don't smoke cigars......

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:54 am

Billy, you should have put a dust mop, a rag and a windex botle in Hesh's hands, a subliminal message that would indicate Hesh's ambitions to clean sweep the country!

BillyT · Post by **BillyT** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:08 pm

Serge wrote:
Billy, you should have put a dust mop, a rag and a windex botle in Hesh's hands, a subliminal message that would indicate Hesh's ambitions to clean sweep the country!

Serge Buddy! Different tools, same job!
Just depends on where "The Flush Master" starts first!

[quote="Hesh "Swirly" Breakstone"] Billy I could never run for public office since I do not have custody of the dress...... [/quote]

You have a bikini

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 9:27 pm

Tootsie Heshie you mean? :bum

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