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by Brad Hall
Fri Jul 15, 2016 10:13 pm
Forum: Hand Tools
Topic: Picked up this little bull nose plane the other day
Replies: 3
Views: 1170

Re: Picked up this little bull nose plane the other day

I have the same plane. The best use I've found for it is cleaning up a rabbit. Scary sharp is the key.
by Brad Hall
Tue Jun 07, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: Rim Construction
Topic: Changing radius
Replies: 4
Views: 1868

Re: Changing radius

Thank you. Surfing won out over math for me in high school. Mom was right...I'll need it some day.
by Brad Hall
Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: Rim Construction
Topic: Changing radius
Replies: 4
Views: 1868

Changing radius

I have joined sides that I need to radius. I do have a MegaMold that I used for my first KMG Kit. My current scratch build calls for a 25' radius on the top. The profile sanding bar on the MM is at 15'. How would I go about making an accessory to attach to the bar for the different radius. I'm assum...
by Brad Hall
Fri May 20, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: Hand Tools
Topic: A new (to me) vise
Replies: 17
Views: 3439

Re: A new (to me) vise

I've had the zyless vice for many years and use it a lot. Good tool.
by Brad Hall
Mon May 09, 2016 12:02 am
Forum: Specialized Guitar making tools and fixtures
Topic: Fret slotting
Replies: 4
Views: 1408

Re: Fret slotting

Thanks Dave. Looks like just what I was looking for.
by Brad Hall
Sun May 08, 2016 11:02 pm
Forum: Specialized Guitar making tools and fixtures
Topic: Fret slotting
Replies: 4
Views: 1408

Fret slotting

What do you use for fret slotting? I'm looking at both the StewMac and LMI fret slotting jig and indexing templates. Both look like quality tools. I don't see any others in my search. Pro's & con's of each and an alternative if you have one would be appreciated.
by Brad Hall
Sat May 07, 2016 12:15 am
Forum: Power Tools
Topic: table saw question
Replies: 28
Views: 7572

Re: table saw question

I love the old style table saws. Definitely a 9" blade on this one. I've found over the years that a quality blade is well worth the extra dollars. Freund makes some nice ones, inc. 9" sizes. More teeth per inch is always a good idea on fine woodwork. Carbide teeth in a guitar shop should ...