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Quick suggestions for cleaning a layer of schmutz from a nice old Style O?? Polish ideas?

boy I would have run away from this job FAST

thanks, but I have a few 5 strings in line for the process, so will be using several times, and on stuff like this, I'm persnickety.

Is there a commercially available 5th string peg reamer that fits "fiddle" pegs? I have the Stew Mac 5th Reamer, too large for my needs. Do I need to just buy another tapered reamer and modify? Thanks

I have many of various lengths but in a 3" deep body, quick positioning is a bit of a hassle Back braces are my main issue, since I have all sorts of reach in clamps, and none of the top braces are loose(of course)

Seeking ideas for tools to use to clamp loose braces in thin body acoustics(Weissenborns) with limited access through sound hole. Wishing Stew Mac made their "jacks" about 50% smaller(and less expensive). Key to success seems to operating once clamp/jack is placed. TIA

GAL Quarterly back issues. #101-#117 plus #120. 17 issues in all $50 plus postage. Payment via PayPal or postal MO. Thanks

Maybe check on Cigar Box Nation? All sorts of unique bridges and stuff for CBG's etc. May find something there

spoke with National today, and was told, some had them, some did not.....ta da

this looks for sure original, nicely machined "cap" over the top. Only discovered it when the FB came off, and it lifted....I thought, HOLY CRAP!!

I am changing fingerboards on a early 30's Duolian, and much to my surprise, there actually is a round metal tube as a reinforcement. Has anyone else seen this. Have not ever heard about that.

Cam clamps?....really?.....I have made over 50 of them and find them very valuable. I also have modified them by makin
g the lower jaw tapered with a small nail that will hold a cleat.

thanks!!

ideas for sharpening the blades in a "peg shaver" please Jigs? Fixtures?

Has anyone ever seen something like this....weighs 13 pounds!. Vaguely "gibsonish" headstock shape. Asian made for sure, not sure where though. Any clues appreciated, and thanks.

somewhere, there is a picture that makes spacing strings for mandolin family....let me check BluestemMandoStringSpacingGuide.dcd
pretty handy. If it does not show up, let me know and I will scan and post

hey thanks!!

not sure where to put this, will move upon advice. Is there an online index to all the GAL magazines etc.?

I am going to build the body lightly though, since I already have the Koa thicknessed.

are there any plans or guidelines for putting together an Oud? Bracing patterns? Scale lengths?...Thanks