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by tippie53
Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Acoustic Bolt on neck query
Replies: 8
Views: 9504

Re: Acoustic Bolt on neck query

I use a bolt on rarely but I use the threaded inserts. The ones I use are a brass with better side fins. There is a better contact and it is the same one Martin used for years. Don't know of a single failure.
My personal preference is dovetail.
by tippie53
Fri Jan 10, 2014 11:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Fish Glue....never again.
Replies: 15
Views: 20148

Re: Fish Glue....never again.

I have been using fish for a long time. One thing people do wrong is never mix it. Also I don't like it for binding but some will. Fish glue has about a 2 year shelf live and requires about a 6 hr clamp time. In all fairness on the posted links any guitar held in 80% humidity will show signs of stre...
by tippie53
Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:44 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Advice on neck repair
Replies: 12
Views: 11482

Re: Advice on neck repair

use a glue remover like deglue or make one up with KY jelly and white vinegar . Then you can try reglueing it. I may opt here for epoxy or med ca and let clamped for 24 hr.
by tippie53
Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:29 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: cutting pearl video
Replies: 4
Views: 5000

Re: cutting pearl video

thanks
we do enjoy doing them . If it good to pass on what I have learned and to share information. we can all learn from each other.
by tippie53
Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:47 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: cutting pearl video
Replies: 4
Views: 5000

Re: cutting pearl video

go to you tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJDnJKpBfuw
try this link
by tippie53
Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: inlay pearl
Replies: 0
Views: 4894

inlay pearl

here is a 45 top and head stock Takes time but will worth the effort
when doing the top I start at the extension then I can miter into that for the rim pearl. I use a poly filler and pull that later when the glue sets to drop in the pearl.
by tippie53
Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:16 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: cutting pearl video
Replies: 4
Views: 5000

cutting pearl video

Hope you like this. We just uploaded to Youtube. This I hope helps you getting into pearl inlay.
this on is on cutting

http://www.kitguitarsforum.com/board/po ... =post&f=19
by tippie53
Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:25 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: a brw red sspruce dred
Replies: 6
Views: 7620

a brw red sspruce dred

here is the guitar based off the 1937 Martin dred
by tippie53
Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: neck construction procedural question
Replies: 6
Views: 7004

Re: neck construction procedural question

here are some pictures of the final prep of the neck
by tippie53
Thu Nov 28, 2013 5:39 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: neck construction procedural question
Replies: 6
Views: 7004

Re: neck construction procedural question

I look at the guitar as 2 separate parts , the box , that makes the noise and the neck that makes it playable. The neck , while the last thing to be put on is the first thing you need to think about. The first thing I do is determine what scale length and nut width and fret board taper. I start with...
by tippie53
Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:08 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Boiling sides?
Replies: 13
Views: 13220

Re: Boiling sides?

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=blues+creek+guitars+bending&oq=blues+creek+guitars+bending&gs_l=youtube.12..35i39l2.2491.3283.0.5712.7.7.0.0.0.0.245.845.3j3j1.7.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.toKMbBxX_i0 check this link Here is how I bend. I do my sides at .085 inch. I got rid of light bulbs...
by tippie53
Sun Oct 06, 2013 11:16 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Masking tape that works?
Replies: 19
Views: 20896

Re: Masking tape that works?

Trevor
I use the 3M 633 tape and apply it with a credit card to seal the edges.
by tippie53
Thu Sep 19, 2013 6:18 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Repairers might know???
Replies: 24
Views: 22787

Re: Repairers might know???

About 1920 the trend to steel strings took hold. Many didn't realize that the compensation angle was needed. Martin also did a non angled bridge. By about 1923 you started seeing the angle included. The bracing pattern is a standard ladder brace layout. The give away that I see is the switch from sp...
by tippie53
Thu Sep 19, 2013 6:15 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Masking tape that works?
Replies: 19
Views: 20896

Re: Masking tape that works?

3M 233 tape I find to work as good as any
by tippie53
Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:50 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: video of ASIA Symposium 2013 Compression frettin
Replies: 2
Views: 3041

Re: video of ASIA Symposium 2013 Compression frettin

glad you found the info usefull
by tippie53
Thu Jun 27, 2013 9:46 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: video of ASIA Symposium 2013 Compression frettin
Replies: 2
Views: 3041

video of ASIA Symposium 2013 Compression frettin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfMUSIq0f-g

here is the link for those that could not attend the symposium
by tippie53
Fri May 17, 2013 1:57 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: IRW???
Replies: 23
Views: 20340

Re: IRW???

That wood would be too unstable to build with. Did it once won't do it again.
by tippie53
Sat May 11, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: A few neck issues
Replies: 10
Views: 10805

Re: A few neck issues

The Martin rod with the aluminum channel is a 1 way adjustable rod. In the 2 upper pictures the red one is a stew mac hot rod. Mine snapped off at the barrel nut at the brazed end the next one down is a 2 way design from lmi again it broke off behind the barrel nut at the weld the blue on is a marti...
by tippie53
Thu May 09, 2013 10:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: A few neck issues
Replies: 10
Views: 10805

Re: A few neck issues

The rod pictured is not a martin rod at all , the failure point on this one and others has to do with the design. In these cases the barrel nut is soldered or welded to the threaded rod. This creates a stress riser at the threads. The rods failed when they were tightened after neck assembly. The mar...
by tippie53
Thu May 02, 2013 1:59 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: A few neck issues
Replies: 10
Views: 10805

Re: A few neck issues

I have had too many of the stew mac rods fail. The martin truss rod design is not welded or silver soldered on the thread. A much more reliable design. They are usually in a shrink wrap blue or black. You don't remove the wrapper.
by tippie53
Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:52 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 24" Sanding Discs
Replies: 22
Views: 19509

Re: 24" Sanding Discs

glad to see you guys got all fixed up.
If you every want to do a group buy from us we will be happy to help
I know shipping from the US to Au is a pain in the butt.
by tippie53
Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:37 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hide glue
Replies: 16
Views: 12385

Re: Hide glue

As an engineer You make a blind study using what materials you wish to compare. The end result will tell you what would be best for the process you are planning on using. So yes you can make a study of 2 items to make a comparison What we will be looking for is not strength those tests have been don...
by tippie53
Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:27 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Hide glue
Replies: 16
Views: 12385

Re: Hide glue

I am starting a scientific glue study and will post results when they are finished. I agree that up to now there is little in scientific facts about glues. The study will be based on a protein glue vs Tite Bond if the study proves to have an end result showing one better than the other we will expan...
by tippie53
Sun Apr 07, 2013 2:24 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 1890 Martin restoration
Replies: 9
Views: 9475

Re: 1890 Martin restoration

I can't answer for Robbie but I suggest silk and steel unless you can find real gut strings .
by tippie53
Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:22 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: 1890 Martin restoration
Replies: 9
Views: 9475

Re: 1890 Martin restoration

glad I could be an advisor Robbie and I often help each other. I have a guitar from 1857 that I had to do about the same thing. Robbie did a fine job of displaying the project and his craftsmanship is impeccable .