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mario replied to the topic "Repair fret slot cutted in wrong position" – 2 years, 6 months ago
Thanks @siddharthmehta
Since the last posts I decided to correct it with the suggestion of @jamesalexandermcmillan
It worked well, only a thin line can be visible from the sides, but it is almost invisible.
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Boo replied to the topic "Repair fret slot cutted in wrong position" – 3 years, 3 months ago
Posted by: @jamesalexandermcmillan Or: cut the next slot where it should be then remove wood between the slots with a router to the depth of the slots and patch the gap with a piece of ebony and epoxy and sand… Read more»
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Clinton replied to the topic "Meet Twin Pines “Astelle and Astro" – 4 years, 2 months ago
@jamesalexandermcmillan
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Any advice on hand applied topcoat methodology?" – 4 years, 2 months ago
@jamesalexandermcmillan If you are getting excessive paint runs it’s likely that the paint in the can hasn’t mixed properly and there’s too much solvent, not enough solids. A clue is if the propellant runs out and there is still paint… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Any advice on hand applied topcoat methodology?" – 4 years, 2 months ago
@jamesalexandermcmillan I’ve finished solid wood with a drying oil only and no lacquer or varnish. It’s very forgiving as it doesn’t crack or chip if knocked and any minor dents can just be rubbed down and oiled again. With rattle… Read more»
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darrenking replied to the topic "Quantity vs Quality – FIGHT!!" – 4 years, 5 months ago
@jamesalexandermcmillan I haven’t been on a course with Mark but I completely understand your point. I think it has been amazing how the forums have come to life alongside the twice weekly live streams. They have enabled so much interaction… Read more»
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Clinton replied to the topic "My first build" – 4 years, 6 months ago
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darrenking replied to the topic "My first build" – 4 years, 6 months ago
@jamesalexandermcmillan It might not be easy but could you leave the fretless section very slightly raised to match the height of the frets? I don’t really know why @tv101 brought this up but obs, the 5th string that only goes… Read more»
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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Reader's wood" – 4 years, 9 months ago
@jamesalexandermcmillan
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tv1010101 replied to the topic "Reader's wood" – 4 years, 9 months ago
@jamesalexandermcmillan
Like the outline of the guitars-from-a-100-year-old-door – photo is a bit small to see much of it though
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mark bailey replied to the topic "What would you like to see next?" – 4 years, 11 months ago
Posted by: @jamesalexandermcmillan
What abut
binding an electric guitar body (or neck)?
recovering from mistakes/ faults in the wood
strange requests that you have made for someone
problems with a double neck
Jim
Great suggestions Jim – Added – THANKS!!