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Opening the box
Sometimes what looks like more work up front is really the easiest and best approach to a repair. Repairing a single broken brace through the soundhole makes sense, but what about 3 or 4? What about repairs that are very difficult to reach in the lower bout? At a certain point it really just makes more sense from a time involved perspective as well as a quality of repair one to just open it up. Of course this presents some new problems. Bindings to deal with, getting the back realigned, etc. But like anything else, with proper tools, jigging and a well planned repair process it actually goes rather well.
This link is to my latest blog entry where I detail the repairs of Guild D-30 that was stepped on and partially repaired by someone else. I show my methods for opening and reclosing a soundbox as well as the actual repairs to the bracing etc. Enjoy. http://howardguitars.blogspot.com/20...r-repairs.html |
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Brian: Nice repair. Looks like this one was rode hard and put away wet. Your jig for side alignment was interesting and certainly must ease the job of getting the back on in correct alignment. Have added your blog to my favorites and will venture in later and hopefully it will be as informative as this repair. Thanks.
Tom
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That was a fun read. Thanka for sharing.
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Brian. Thanks so much! I plan on opening up my guild JF30 to rebrace (I messed it up shaving too much wood). Your methods are totally inspirational. I'm almost tempted to stet today!!!! Cool.
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Going to have to call you 'have heat gun and spatula will travel'.
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Yes they can be two of my favorite tools at times. Plus the heat gun is good for keeping my coffee warm while i work.......
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That looks great Brian. You make it look easy. Fortunately for me I have long skinny monkey arms and can reach way back inside guitars. But sometimes it just makes sense to take off the back. When I've done this in the past I would make a mold to keep the back aligned and use wedges if necessary to form fit it as close as possible but that jig, Franks jig, is quite clever.
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That's awesome! I often think that repair is harder than building...
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I also believe that repair experience makes you a better builder. |
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Quote:
"If it works, use it! If it doesn't, don't!" ;-)
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That statement had held true in EVERY craft I have been involved in!
-r |