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Stew Mac just published a fantastic new documentary following Michael Bashkin as he builds one of his incredible instruments. It’s about two hours long and showcases a number of approaches I know are of high interest here (like CNC, HHG, solid linings, pre-profiling braces, awesome jigs, and an incredibly well thought through and integrated build process). An absolute pleasure to watch.

https://youtu.be/Dj5RewW11uM


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Thanks, wicked!

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The name catgut is confusing. There are two explanations for the mix up.

Catgut is an abbreviation of the word cattle gut. Gut strings are made from sheep or goat intestines, in the past even from horse, mule or donkey intestines.

Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.

Wooooooo process porn, I’m in!!


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I jumped straight to the finishing section. I'll go back to watch the rest later. Great stuff!

No Spoilers, but I just about fell out of my chair at the ending scene.

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What's the nifty nut scribing tool at 1:40:52?

What great video. The ending is classic. Dan that's made by J Roadman. Look him up on IG.

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I haven’t finished watching yet. Both girls magically woke up from their naps when he was fitting the popsicle brace. [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]


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Fantastic video, probably the best I've seen from a builder. The ending is epic.

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A fret tang nipper that actually works, I need!

I gotta make time to watch the whole thing....

I just finished absorbing the second half of the video - great stuff!

I’ve tried to get on the waiting list for a “Loothsaber” scribing tool with zero success. Now I want one of the nut slot square, vise gizmos at 1:41:20. Anybody know who’s making that?

M

Fantastic video. I'm half way through and almost want to start over!

I have searched in vain all weekend for the small scraper/hoe-shaped chisel Michael was using for glue clean up. I know I've seen that tool before but I can't for the life of me find the name. Anyone know what that's Called?

Treenewt - "I have searched in vain all weekend for the small scraper/hoe-shaped chisel Michael was using for glue clean up. I know I've seen that tool before but I can't for the life of me find the name. Anyone know what that's Called?"

Try a search for mini or detail scrapper -

Here's some - https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/scrapers/110314-detail-hand-scraper?item=50K6601

But no reason not to make your own out of a strip of steel you can bend and sharpen. You can make whatever shape you want. Doesn't have to be carbide or hardened for a small amount of scrapping.

Great video and mighty nice of Michael to offer up his techniques. AND for he and StewMac to put it out there for free!

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Anyone have experience with this one vs the Jescar one of similar design? I've been pretty happy with the Jescar one but wondering if I'm missing out on something.

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Thanks so much Brian!

Good documentary! Thanks for the link.

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Tweenewt check out Gerber Guitars, you can order various sized from him.

http://www.gerberguitars.com/luth-hoe-scraper

I bought a 1/8", 1/4', 3/8" about 6 months ago.

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Brad, I really like the deluxe Stew Mac Fret Tang nipper. I have their cheaper version and do not like them.

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Site just shows "information coming soon"... how did you order yours?

I'm 45 minutes into the video and that little tool is my favorite thing so far.

Edit - found a version on Lee Valley with replaceable carbide tips. Simple enough to make, and carbide inserts I've got.
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/to ... nd-scraper

Me too.
I had the SM, sold it when I got a Summit.
Then got the SM deluxe, which I prefer to the Summit.

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The name catgut is confusing. There are two explanations for the mix up.

Catgut is an abbreviation of the word cattle gut. Gut strings are made from sheep or goat intestines, in the past even from horse, mule or donkey intestines.

Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.

I felt like an idiot for calling it a "hoe", so I felt vindicated in seeing Gerber's description!

I've only started to watch the video, but I'm already intrigued by his method for shooting the top and back plates (4:03) where he passes the plates past the plane which is clamped in a fixed position. He's using a No. 7 plane. Has anyone here tried that approach?

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It's actually pretty common,I have done it in the past but now use my 3HP 12" jointer....