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by David Farmer
Sun Mar 06, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Infra-red lamps or blanket for fretboard removal ?
Replies: 19
Views: 23737

Re: Infra-red lamps or blanket for fretboard removal ?

Thanks Bob.
If I ever try it I'll post. I have to use up my roll of Aluminum tape first as it does the job just fine. Still, if it cuts cleanly, it might be nice to just grab a piece and go.
by David Farmer
Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Infra-red lamps or blanket for fretboard removal ?
Replies: 19
Views: 23737

Re: Infra-red lamps or blanket for fretboard removal ?

Sounds interesting. what section of the store is it in? Do let us know if you get there first.
by David Farmer
Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:10 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Infra-red lamps or blanket for fretboard removal ?
Replies: 19
Views: 23737

Re: Infra-red lamps or blanket for fretboard removal ?

Yes. That aluminum tape is the stuff available at any hardware store. Keeps the lamp from scorching the cardboard. If you overlap the tape past the cardboard onto the fingerboard or bridge just a bit, it makes sure no light get's to the top. You can pretty much set a bridge on fire before bubbling t...
by David Farmer
Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:54 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Infra-red lamps or blanket for fretboard removal ?
Replies: 19
Views: 23737

Re: Infra-red lamps or blanket for fretboard removal ?

I've used both. The bridge photo has the heat blanket held in contact w/ silicone rubber. It's handy stuff. Tolerates heat and glue won't stick to it. I like being able to see the finish as I'm heating and keep heating as I slide a tool under instead of stopping the heat and worrying about getting i...

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