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I just got off the phone with Edward Dick, the local repair and guitar building expert. I had sent him one of my centerline finder jigs to evaluate since I know he could use it on a daily basis and give good feedback. He called me today to thank me for making such a nice jig. He said it worked flawlessly, and he could use this jig everyday! I think my head is swelling. What a great compliment to come from a great guy.

Edward teaches guitar building also, and builds all kinds of instruments. I've been to his shop many times, and everytime I'm there, I'm so inspired by all of the different instruments he has built and repaired.

He also gave me a great tip on the CenterLine Scriber. He says you can use it to mark the centerline on your tapered fretboards. You just need to twist it and draw a line, then twist it in the opposite direction and draw a line. You will now have 2 lines drawn on your fretboard. The centerline is the middle of these 2 lines. Great information for anyone who wants to use this to draw their centerline's on their fretboards.

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[QUOTE=LuthierSupplier] He also gave me a great tip on the CenterLine Scriber. He says you can use it to mark the centerline on your tapered fretboards. You just need to twist it and draw a line, then twist it in the opposite direction and draw a line. You will now have 2 lines drawn on your fretboard. The centerline is the middle of these 2 lines. Great information for anyone who wants to use this to draw their centerline's on their fretboards. [/QUOTE]

Tracy funny I did that just the other night to center a fretboard on a neck blank! I checked it with calipers and it was pretty much dead on!
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I love your center finder. I agree with the praise!!!!

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Just got mine today, YIII HAAAA!. Tracy goes a LONG way to look after his customers and I am proud to one of them!

Well done Tracy!

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Aww Shucks Thanks everyone! Glad you all like it!
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I haven't had a chance to use mine yet but will be gluing two tops to necks on flamenco guitars, hopefully in the next two weeks    I can't wait to try it out.

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Tracy, I got my replacement--its perfect, thanks
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Thanks Todd and Scott. Glad you are already putting it to good use. Thanks for sharing!
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Tracy,

Wow! What a great compliment from such a respected builder! You must be proud. It looks so elegantly simple and effective.

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It's an excellent jig, built very well. You should be proud!

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Thanks Pat and Don for the kudos!
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My original order was a no-show through the mail. I notified Tracy and he
rushed a replacement out to me. It showed up yesterday. Sooner than I had
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Great jig and great customer service! Well done Tracy!!!

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Thanks Dave, Glad I can help. Our #1 goal is a happy customer, and we will do what is necessary to make that happen. Thanks again for your business!
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