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Is there a preferred direction to go regarding a cello build with a poplar back and sides?

do larger or smaller bodied styles go better with the characteristics of a softer wood like poplar or willow? or does it even matter?

I've on occassion, removed the binding as one single piece....then proceeded to the back removal. tracing everything with a razor as well as warming it all with a heat gun (cautiously) helps. And reglued it on after reglueing the back. but everything has to line up as near perfect as you can get it....

I wondered about that (tape)...... and thought maybe they globbed on the black glue and taped over it.... because it definitely has a cross-hatch pattern like tape was over it. inside the body, you can see a lot of squeeze out thru the split that suggest there might be more glue there than could com...

I'm working on restoring this old SuperTone parlor guitar and encountered this nasty old black glue that someone in the past used to try and repair a side split. It doesnt seem to dissolve with anything I've thrown at it yet... water, alcohol, lacquer thinner.... its really brittle and a bit 'crysta...

thanks those are all great points.

I'll follow up if I come up with anything that helps...

regarding neck steaming/removing: I've used at least two different espresso machine steamer and both seam to put out a lot of water along with the steam. a lot of water I'd rather not have on or in the guitar if it can be helped. Do any of you use a particular brand machine that seems to create a go...

I had a similar situation and had great success using a different type extractor that I got from my local chain woodworkers store (not sure if I can mention WoodCraft?)..... its basically a small tube that you chuck into a drill. each end is finished like a tiny hole saw....serrated. choose the size...

Hi, interested to know what size vacuum pumps you guys are using to glue/reglue bridges?

any other tips are appreciated as well.

thanks.
Doug.

I have a friend and fellow builder ask me recently about how this type of fret end treatment is done?

anyone using this style and care to provide a walk-thru?

thanks in advance.