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by BradHall
Fri Nov 24, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Tough times for suppliers?
Replies: 12
Views: 57655

Re: Tough times for suppliers?

As I have heard Stewmac bought a lot of LMI’s inventory including intellectual property. I’m happy to see an American company doing this instead of it just fading away.
by BradHall
Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:59 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Performax 16/32 Sander - belt tracking
Replies: 23
Views: 24041

Re: Performax 16/32 Sander - belt tracking

Martin, thanks for the link to lumberjocks. Many issues explained and possible fixes spelled out.
by BradHall
Tue Oct 26, 2021 3:59 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Performax 16/32 Sander - belt tracking
Replies: 23
Views: 24041

Re: Performax 16/32 Sander - belt tracking

I just picked up a used Performax 16 32 plus last week. The feed belt is missing 1/3 from the belt drive motor side. I’ve ordered a replacement off Amazon. I wish I had seen this thread before I picked the $34 belt. I’ll just have to wait and see how true it is. The machine was not well cared for. I...
by BradHall
Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:21 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Attention all Lurkers
Replies: 85
Views: 547831

Re: Attention all Lurkers

Greetings all. My name is Brad Hall. I’m an aspiring builder from Northern California. I check in on the site several time a week, sometimes daily. I’ve built nine acoustic ss guitars, a ukulele, and a dulcimer. Also have done some various repairs from simple to major on guitars donated to Guitars 4...
by BradHall
Mon Feb 22, 2021 5:17 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: This level of confidence is scary
Replies: 13
Views: 13167

Re: This level of confidence is scary

Yes, the bandsaw could certainly take the entire arm. Who else cuts a piece of wood on the top of a guitar with a chisel? Didn’t see any thicknessing of the plates, but assume he did it with a fingernail file. ;-)
by BradHall
Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:43 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Donations drive to help cover forum running costs
Replies: 28
Views: 107242

Re: Donations drive to help cover forum running costs

I’m a relatively new member. Was glad to donate to the site maintenance fund. Now that I did there is only one posting showing up......about donating. Where did everyone go.
by BradHall
Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:00 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: First attempt at video editing
Replies: 8
Views: 7845

Re: First attempt at video editing

Beautiful guitar. I really like your aesthetics. Details well executed. Sounds wonderful and your playing is superb. Thought I saw a speck of dust on one of the still photos........😎
by BradHall
Tue Nov 19, 2019 6:59 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Amateur mess up, do I start over or make raised fretboard...
Replies: 6
Views: 7201

Re: Amateur mess up, do I start over or make raised fretboard...

Is it possible you have the sides up side down? From the photo it appears so.
by BradHall
Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:08 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Some tutes
Replies: 3
Views: 4701

Re: Some tutes

Just a quick note to say thank you for posting the tutes. I find many very useful and a great reference/refresher.