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 Post subject: Re: Embracing repairs
PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2022 2:10 pm 
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Last Name: Russell
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Roy,
That looks pretty good and glad you were able to repair it. As you found, it isn't always the best thing to scrap what you are doing and start over (although sometimes it is necessary). The trick is knowing what can be repaired and what should be replaced.

You heard from the pro's that it wouldn't be economical for them to repair something like this but those of use who enjoy a difficult repair job and don't have a business to support will usually go for it. If all fails you are only out the time, but you will have learned something in the process. You will soon learn what repairs are reasonable and which ones should be avoided.

Happy to have been able to help

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 Post subject: Re: Embracing repairs
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Chris Pile wrote:
Semi-hemi fret ends are for luthiers to show off their skills. However - many folks never notice what they look like.


Or feel like to a player, imho.


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 Post subject: Re: Embracing repairs
PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:22 pm 
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jfmckenna wrote:
Chris Pile wrote:
Semi-hemi fret ends are for luthiers to show off their skills. However - many folks never notice what they look like.


Or feel like to a player, imho.


I did one with them and no one notices, even players... until I point them out.




flemsmith wrote:
third try....my original intent was just to try for a seamless wood interface between whatever veneer or backstrap I end up using while I decide just what sort of volute I like best; thanks to the help ya'll have offered here's what I now think I can live with...even if the point has a splice insert where a piece of the mahog broke off.

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I really do appreciate the extra help and advice I got from RussRob and Brad, as well as all the others who tried to steer me in a better direction than my original idea, and as usual, I know a few things I can change that will make a similar process work better.

Next I'll be doing a bit of research on bridge attachment repair. My #2 guitar bridge was coming loose, after the second time trying to attach it; this time with fish glue. Since I started builds all my repairs are on my own work; I really think a process flow document unique to my processes will help me.

Roy


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