Work bench pad?

[markallen]

A rifle repair mat works well also and can be purchased very inexpensively at places like Cabelas or Bass Pro Shops. I have one two that I place on a piece of plywood approx 16x40" that I support with a foldable keyboard stand. When not in use, it stores nicely in the closet.

Cheers,
Mark

[tippy5]

Soft, fluffy clean, cotton towel on my spa cover....ie: work bench.
The perfect height for outside string drudgery.

I have brought my MINT ebony guitar to my repairman with his work towel that had black debris, stains, and ... on it. I saw him shake it off and put it back down and I requested a new surface.
Watch out for luthiers that get too comfortable with the work pads that absorb cleaners, 0000 wool filings, dust etc....

[gitarro]

I have read it recommended before to buy a yoga mat which is apparently much cheaper and just as good as the work mats sold in guitar shops.

[Reasley]

Originally Posted by RustyAxe

I use a 2x3 scatter rug and one of these ... http://www.musiciansfriend.com/acces...F-adType%5EPLA

I have that folding neck rest, too, but do not recommend it -- it is too easy to topple over when you're working on the guitar or changing strings. It's ok in a mobile setting if you have an immediate need but I much prefer the one that I link to in the $30 Christmas gift thread -- no chance of it moving.

[RustyAxe]

Originally Posted by Reasley

I have that folding neck rest, too, but do not recommend it -- it is too easy to topple over when you're working on the guitar or changing strings. It's ok in a mobile setting if you have an immediate need but I much prefer the one that I link to in the $30 Christmas gift thread -- no chance of it moving.

OK ... but I've been using this for decades and never had an issue. And the portability means its always in my gig kit.

[stephenT]

You can save $$s on the pad for sure but from years of building and repairing this is my all time favorite. Best $20 you can spend on a guitar tool.