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| Author: | Colin North [ Fri Jul 21, 2023 12:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tips, Tricks and Time Savers - Pics Encouraged |
bcombs510 wrote: This is the most satisfying scrap plywood thingy. I saw this from Beau Hannam on Instagram but was probably around before then. Rectangle with a hole = no more wobbly router when notching the lining.   Brad Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Hmm, reminds me, I have a spare Dremel tool.................. Could cut down the puckering in the nether regions. 
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Sat Jul 22, 2023 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tips, Tricks and Time Savers - Pics Encouraged |
I just thought of this today. When you have to take the neck off a fender with the slotted tuning posts to adjust the truss rod tape off the strings so they don't pop off. It worked. 
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sat Jul 22, 2023 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tips, Tricks and Time Savers - Pics Encouraged |
Cool. I sometimes use a capo to do the same thing. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Sat Jul 22, 2023 1:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tips, Tricks and Time Savers - Pics Encouraged |
Chris Pile wrote: Cool. I sometimes use a capo to do the same thing. me too. Same thing if I want to pull the pins on an acoustic bridge for something but don't want to pull the strings like if I need to take a little height off of a saddle. |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Sun Jul 23, 2023 7:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tips, Tricks and Time Savers - Pics Encouraged |
C*po here as well and it helps keep things sorted nicely too especially on a 12 when you have to pull the saddle because of course everyone in the world and beyond... wants lower action ya know.... 
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| Author: | guitarjtb [ Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tips, Tricks and Time Savers - Pics Encouraged |
Well this thread got buried, so I thought I would revive it. When I am installing a rosette in the top, I rout out a small area in the center of the sound hole. In this case the purfling is about .065" deep, so I routed the hole out at about .030". I can keep my eye on the little cavity and make sure I don't sand too deep and go through my purfling. In this case I could just look at the ends of the purfling strips, but most times they are matched up at the ends. This one will be hidden by the fret board extension Another thing I do is sand to final thickness before I cut out the sound hole plug. I don't know why it happens, but if I cut out the sound hole before thicknessing, the area around the sound hole seems to get thinner than the rest of the top. I know you think I am hallucinating, but it happens.  Attachment: soundhole.jpg
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tips, Tricks and Time Savers - Pics Encouraged |
Here’s a little doodad for making 12 string life a little easier. Just a bag clip and some foam…   
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| Author: | guitarjtb [ Mon Jan 08, 2024 10:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tips, Tricks and Time Savers - Pics Encouraged |
That will make 6-string life a lot easier as well. Thanks |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tips, Tricks and Time Savers - Pics Encouraged |
I use a length of Velco hook and loop to hold the strings together when taking out pins as well as the capo. |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tips, Tricks and Time Savers - Pics Encouraged |
I think I’ve shared this here before, just not in this thread. There are a lot of ways to cut binding and purfling to make a neat joint. I often use Terry’s mini miter box - http://www.kennedyguitars.com/binding-cutting-aid.html Lately I’ve been using the miter box to get it close and then the last shaving I use a disassembled combo square to trap the binding and keep the cut true and squared up. I cannot remember where I first saw this, maybe here.     Brad Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Tips, Tricks and Time Savers - Pics Encouraged |
Just another option. I have always used a chisel in the past but for the last few I made something similar to what Kennedy uses. The jig has a groove for the purfling and I cut both the binding and purfling at the same time. The saw you use makes a big difference, I use a veneer saw and I don't do any additional trimming.   
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| Author: | doncaparker [ Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tips, Tricks and Time Savers - Pics Encouraged |
Great tips, Brad and Steve! I use my disc sander to square the ends of bindings and purflings before putting them on the guitar, which works great for the butt end of the top (since the neck end doesn’t matter) and one end of the back, but the other end of the back always has to be done on the guitar. I’ll have to try these ideas out! |
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