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Well, I was talking to Kevin today about his new kerfing and got the pleasure to get some for myself. I will use it for the Zion coming soon.

Its called the A4 kerfing. Ryan's A4 linings

Here's the scoop:

1. The kerfing is extremely flexible and bends in all in all 4 axes simultaneously allowing you to follow the radius of the sides perfectly.
2. The Kerfing is also very ingeniously designed so that the kerfing part used for the cutaway area has the kerfs closer together to increase the bend ability of the linings.
3. Kevin was very smart designing it... in order for the kerf spacing to look better and to avoid the sudden change from narrow to wider spacing, the liners designed for the upper bout have a kerf spacing that tapers to the full width, from .070" to either .100" or .150"
4. Being ultra-flexible means that the gluing surface is easily and lightly clamped to the ribs creating the perfect glue joint--full wood to wood contact under light pressure. No need for heavy clamping.
5. This is my favorite part....there is no glue squeeze-out when it is applied. The glue has multiple "voids" to escape into instead of squeezing out onto the side where it must be removed.

Not only do these liners look a lot better they can be applied in a third of the time.

I have been trying to see if Kevin will make these available to the public... what do you guys think? would there be a market?

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

I'd like to try some.

I'd buy it to try it out.....

 

Laurie

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I'd buy some too - Peter if you can talk Kevin into selling some to the OLF members, I'd be game. It's a really ingenious design - with the way the glue fills in the many voids, it may be stiffer than the average liners. Because it stays it's full height it may be stiffer that way too. Neat stuff.

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John Lewis
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Very nice indeed! That might even work on my next ukulele projects.

Philip

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I'm very excited to have a set to use!!! Man what a treat!!

I will talk to Kevin some more in the next few days....
See if the OLFer's can get some!!

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

Peter,

I'm game, pencil me in for some if they become available. Now if you could just smuggle out some of his jigs...


Bob K

[QUOTE=Hesh1956] Peter I would love to try some too.

Also, the glue is going to fill in the voids on the back side but not the center of the box side - true?
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What do you mean?


Hesh, the dark area is left for contrast, its a burned residue left by the laser after cutting, its like the resing got caramelized by the heat. Very cool!
The width is about the same as conventional kerfing, about .222"

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

I would buy a few pieces... if for no other reason to check it out.

If he does this, do you think he will continue to make these in the future, or will this be a one shot deal and you better buy a boatload?

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Brock Poling
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.polingguitars.com

As long as they are affordable I'd definately buy some.
Does he have the means to produce "a boat load"?

[QUOTE=davidO]As long as they are affordable I'd definately buy some.

Does he have the means to produce "a boat load"?[/QUOTE]
I am definitely interested in something like this that will handle the tighter curves of a uke!  Lets hope the price is reasonable.

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Rich Smith
Issaquah, WA

The good news are if or when they do become available, it wouldn't be a lot more than regular kerfing.
And yes, Kevin has the ability to make a "boat load"

Personally, after inspecting them and seeing how great it works and looks, I will definitely buy a good amount to last... just in case!

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

There definitely seems to be a market...  count me in too!

Same here, I'm in on a decent quantity.

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Andy Z.
http://www.lazydogguitars.com

I would like to get some just to see what it's like.  It looks cool.

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Waddy

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Yeah,It does look good! Count me in.

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Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

I'd love to try some too.

Ray

sign me up!

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John Mayes
http://www.mayesluthier.com

Wow!
Everyone wants some.... I guess I better see if Kevin will supply the goods!

I'll talk to him tomorrow....

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

I'd like to try it. I am wondering how fragile they are, but count me in for some, if that opportunity arises.

John

I have to say I'm moving in the opposite direction, away from kerfed linings onto solid ones, they stiffen the sides much more, and are preshaped to the sides making easy installation. These new type may make installation easier that normal kerfed linings, though I've never found that a problem, but will not couple the system together as well as solids.

Not for me, thanks.

Colin

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Count me in!

Robert

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