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Private member Discussion3D Printing

Pickup routing template for les paul?

Does anyone have a STL for a routing template that will sit square on a les paul body? I need to cut a P90 hole into a middle position, and it would be nice to use the router, rather than chiseling the edges...

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Neat. Yes, that looks like exactly what I need.
Private member DiscussionGeneral Business

Getting Over a Stumbling Block

For the council, any and/or all Can you describe a stumbling block, brick wall or other frustration you had while learned your craft that you felt held you back and how you overcame it?* *Apologies for this being the world's most annoying job interview question but the question remains...

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My biggest business hurdle was thinking that the best way to grow the business and protect the quality of the work was to do it all myself. This all led to overwhelm, which led to procrastination, whi…
Ian Davlin DiscussionJob Postings

Eady Guitars Hiring - $16–$19 per hour

Finish Sander Location: Athens, Georgia Schedule: Flexible, Monday–Friday Pay: $16–$19 per hour (depending on experience) We are seeking a Finish Sander to join our small shop in Athens, Georgia. This role focuses primarily on dry scuff sanding and wet sanding as part of our finishing process. Buffing training will be provided as needed. This position is centered on learning the intricacies of sanding and surface preparation. Spraying is n…

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I worked for Matt for about 2 years. He's a wizard and I love him to death. Just being in that shop changed the way I will look at surfaces for the rest of my life. And his attention to detail is as h…
Private member DiscussionCAD/CAM

New Fusion 360 Workflows!

I just updated Fusion 360 and there are some significant changes in workflows. I kept looking for New Component and couldn’t find it anywhere. Frustrating! It is still available in the Hybrid workflow. The new workflow is split into individual Parts and Assembly’s made of those Parts. This YouTube video explains the changes very well.

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Tomorrow, Feb 19th at 11 am US ET, there is a Fusion 360 free webinar going over all the new features/changes, if anyone is interested in attending. Here is the link to Subscribe to the YouTube video:…
Private member DiscussionCNC

The Nerd pickup winder

Hi guys, here’s something I’ve been working on: a fully automated, programmable pickup winder. The software is still in alpha testing and there’s still a lot to design, but this is what it looks like so far! Images

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And there's the name for your new pickup company: Nerd Pickups.
Private member DiscussionGeneral Business

Advertising and starting from 0

Hello all! I've moved across country after having a reasonable success loothing back in the USA, but upon arriving in my current location in Europe, i've had to diversify my skill set and take what i could to stay in the country. Anyway, its been 2 years since then and i'm slowly kicking up dust with repairs again, that i'm primarily supplementing with fix and flip guitars. But, i've hardly had any customers since arriving, outsi…

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Are there music shops in the area that you might connect with. It's always a good source of work until you can get on your feet. Always tough to give up the percentage, but it's a place to start.
Private member DiscussionGeneral Business

Full Service vs. Selective

I’m curious to hear from everyone in the trenches, how they manage repairs they really don’t want to do. At this point I am offering customer work again to a small group of people who know me and have worked with me over the years. I’ve had a few people email that I don’t know, being a little pushy wanting to know price and turnaround time because “I need this by the xxth of the month”. I’ve simply offered them a referral to another sh…

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i prob turn about 70% of repairs down but i tell them sorry the building business is my priority & truthfully id rather leave les paul breaks , bridge reglue , pickup swap etc to people that do it mor…
Private member DiscussionTools and Jigs

Proper’s Neck Relief restock?

Hi! Would like to drop a quick post if anyone knows whether the Proper’s Neck Relief gauge will be coming back instock any time soon? Would love to pick one up!

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He's working with Stewmac to produce those. I'm not sure when they are dropping, but it's in the works.
Private member DiscussionTools and Jigs

New Proper Vise

How do I put this thing together?

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Ian Davlin
Do you have the ability to hop on our 24/7 zoom chat called the loothalong ? I can take a look and give you some pointers.
Ian Davlin DiscussionJob Postings

F Bass Is Hiring

We at F Bass Inc have been crafting boutique basses out of Hamilton, ON since 1978 and we’re looking for a Master Builder to join our small but mighty team. Applicants must have a sharp eye, strong organizational skills and the ability to problem solve in creative ways. Someone who genuinely loves crafting custom instruments and appreciates the little details even more so. If you pride yourself on precision and creativity and get a kick…

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Private member DiscussionGeneral Business

Shipping instruments overseas

Hi all, maybe I need to ship an instrument to Taiwan. Are there any colleagues based in the EU who can share some advice regarding reliable couriers, estimated costs, and any specific precautions I should take? Thanks in advance!

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Thanks Michael, it seems that dhl have the best option for ship to Asia.
Private member DiscussionTools and Jigs

Deal alert!!

Just received these sandpaper rolls from Red Label. 4.5"x60' cloth backed aluminum oxide. Killer deal at $15 a roll (about 30% of normal price). Quality is excellent. Various grits available. Don't know how long the deal lasts. https://www.redlabelabrasives.com/products/4-1-2-inch-x-20-yd-roll-cloth-backing-aluminum-oxide?utm_source=Customers&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1%2F6%2F26%20-%20Bulk%20Surplus%20Reminder%20%28Customers%29%…

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