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  1. Dewesq55

    Shop made fret press

    Thanks. As I said, the design is Dan E's. But for $237.00 I'll learn to overcome my dislike of hammering in frets.
  2. Dewesq55

    Shop made fret press

    The basic design was Dan Erlewine's (I think.) But I will take credit for coming up with the plan to make a version in the shop. BTW, its maple so it should be plenty sturdy. That maple I have is freaking HARD!
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    Shop made fret press

    They might be. Not sure. I just had them in my shop. I have another pair with slightly larger pads on them that I like better so these were expendable. Plus, I could bolt the pads back on if I ever needed the clamp.
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    Shop made fret press

    Cost at Stew Mac: $237 Mine: $0 The radiused pressing feet attach to the press by sliding dovetail so they can be removed and swapped out for a different radius. At the momentiment I just have 12" and 7¼”. I will be making a 9½” one too. Thr bottom piece can be removed and used as a clamping...
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    LP Replica Build

    Thanks for this. @SG Lou I have another question: When doing a bound body with a sunburst finish, when would you actually attach the binding? I'm thinking after the burst is sprayed but before the clear coats. Is that correct? I actually did a bound body burst 20 years ago but can't remember how...
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    Modified V Build

    Thanks.
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    Modified V Build

    Stanley Surform planes and a half-round tooth rasp for the rough shaping
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    Conversion disorder in Guitarists.

    Reminds me of the political thread in this forum. Just saying.
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    Modified V Build

    In case anybody is interested, I used Stanley Surform planes and rasps for the bulk of the carving. I have a long flat one, a round one, a block plane type and a pull shaper with a curved sole. I also used a half-round tooth rasp for some of the curved areas at the volute and heel.
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    Modified V Build

    To be honest, I thought your comment was gratuitously harsh. That said, I am not really offended, just a little put off. We all do what seems to work for us, whether it is playing, buying, modding or building. I would never, in a million years, spend $240.00 for a fret press, but if I can build...
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    Modified V Build

    Also, seeing as I don't have "a plastic or shoemaker's hammer" but I do have everything I needed to make the fret press, it is not at all "superfluous." Besides, I never liked hammering in frets.
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    Modified V Build

    Different strokes, I guess.
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    Modified V Build

    Exciting day. I started carving/shaping the neck got about 1 half the rough carve done (base side). The volute shape is kind of a work in progress. I spent a lot of shop time today working on making tools, primarily a stew-mac fret press copy. Pics of it tomorrow. I also did some work on the...
  14. Dewesq55

    "Tele" style neck rebuild

    I milled it to 1/4 " before radiusing it. Not terribly thick now.
  15. Dewesq55

    NGD: Chibson "Spectre" Les More Black Beauty Custom!

    If you are looking to unload the tuners, I might be interested.
  16. Dewesq55

    Get yer ya ya's out

    I'm sad to say I've only seen the Stones once: Steel Wheels, Giants Stadium in the pouring rain. Nosebleed seats. Not my most memorable concert.
  17. Dewesq55

    Deal on 1/4” output jacks

    I'm a premium member, or whatever they call it, so I get free regular shipping. I have a whole bunch of jacks in my box so I probably won't order these, but thought I'd share
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    Modified V Build

    Thanks. Getting exciting.
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    Deal on 1/4” output jacks

    Mono or stereo, $1.59 a piece. http://www.stewmac.com/Closeouts/Strukture_Output_Jack.html
  20. Dewesq55

    Modified V Build

    You have deduced, correctly, that "myself" was not the only recipient of said promise. I do have to pick a jury on Friday, however.
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