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by osgoor
Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: "Shoot the Breeze"
Topic: Forms, router and more for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 1227

Forms, router and more for sale

ALL SOLD .... With thanks and the ok from Ken, I am posting my jigs and trim router for sale. This is the kit described as the "KMG Success Kit". The items are pictured here. There may be a few little doo-dads that I did not include in the pictures. I will ship it all and any scrap woods ...
by osgoor
Wed May 23, 2012 7:47 am
Forum: Set-up
Topic: nut width
Replies: 8
Views: 2005

Re: nut width

Thanks all!
by osgoor
Mon May 21, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: Set-up
Topic: nut width
Replies: 8
Views: 2005

Re: nut width

Whoa Nelley!!! Stop the bus! The nut blank is only about 5/16" to begin -- how can it be 1/4" too wide? Something does not seem right -- As I mentioned you should have measured back along the fret board plane from the body joint using the center of the 14th fret (If I recall you asked me ...
by osgoor
Mon May 21, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: Set-up
Topic: nut width
Replies: 8
Views: 2005

nut width

I have a D model success kit and am starting to layout for the nut. First thing I noticed is that it is more than 1/4" too wide. I assume since these are generic that this is as it should be. My question is on the proper/best way to cut it down to the right size.

Thoughts?

Thanks
by osgoor
Wed May 16, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: Neck Fabrication
Topic: Tuner template alignment
Replies: 1
Views: 810

Tuner template alignment

I am looking at the layout for my tuners using Ken's template supplied with the success kit and am not sure of the placement of the template on the veneer. It can be placed even with the top of the head stock or closer to the nut. Are there specific measurements as to where this template should be l...
by osgoor
Sun May 13, 2012 11:17 am
Forum: Hand Tools
Topic: Emery cloth source
Replies: 2
Views: 918

Re: Emery cloth source

Thanks Ken
by osgoor
Sat May 12, 2012 6:05 pm
Forum: Hand Tools
Topic: Emery cloth source
Replies: 2
Views: 918

Emery cloth source

I have stopped by my local Ace Hardware, Lowes, Harbor Freight, Auto Zone and Hobby World looking for emery cloth in the 150 and finer range but have come up empty. Can anyone point me to a good source?

Thanks!