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Author:  LanceK [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:36 am ]
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I have really been on the fence about whether or not to buy one of these high priced glue removing tools.
I finally caved and bought one.



This thing simply put, ROCKS!

Here is a close up of a brace to redwood joint.



It makes a nice tight fit between the brace and the plate and does a great job!

I am very picky about the inside of my stuff and I honestly feel this will help me to do a better job.

I would highly recomend this tool to any builder at any level.
Author:  Rod True [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:41 am ]
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WOW, I thought your work was clean before you got this Lance.

You better be careful, you may just turn into Hesh and become an ultra neat freak

Good on ya, early Christmas present
Author:  LanceK [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:43 am ]
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Oh Rod! The CD came yesterday. I have been listening to it. They are VERY Good!

Thanks Man!
Author:  Rod True [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:47 am ]
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Hey, your welcome my friend. You like the SG story?
Author:  John Mayes [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:51 am ]
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it is a great chisel. I have had one for years and it works great. Recently,
because I'm a tool whore, I got three of these. They work equally as well for
about half the price...

http://www.diefenbacher.com/Special%20Chisels.htm#Curved%20P aring%20
Chisels
Author:  Jim Kirby [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:02 am ]
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They are great for tapering and scalloping braces, too!

Author:  Bill Greene [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:49 am ]
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Lance don't even try to pass that photo off as real...we know there's no glue under that brace. You just stuck those bars on there to make it look like it.   

You are the King of Clean, no doubt.
Author:  Bill Greene [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:50 am ]
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[QUOTE=John Mayes] it is a great chisel. I have had one for years and it works great. Recently,
because I'm a tool whore, I got three of these. They work equally as well for
about half the price...

http://www.diefenbacher.com/Special%20Chisels.htm#Curved%20P aring%20
Chisels
[/QUOTE]

John, are you referring to the curved chisels only? Thanks.
Author:  Bruce Dickey [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:02 am ]
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Okay, now that you've taken the picture dry, let's see it again after you glue it.   

You know, kind of a before and after photo comparison!

Merry Christmas a little early. I'm jealous, but happy for ya!
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:16 am ]
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Yeah,I love this tool. Mr. Clean is now going to be Mr.Ultra Clean! That pic does look super clean Lance!     You is amazin'!
Author:  John How [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:18 am ]
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[QUOTE=Bill Greene] Lance don't even try to pass that photo off as real...we know there's no glue under that brace. You just stuck those bars on there to make it look like it.   

You are the King of Clean, no doubt.[/QUOTE]

I was gonna say the same thing...Come on and squeeze in some glue.

I have that same chisel. Just used it a couple minute ago.
Author:  John Mayes [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:58 pm ]
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[QUOTE=Bill Greene] [QUOTE=John Mayes] it is a great chisel. I have had
one for years and it works great. Recently,
because I'm a tool whore, I got three of these. They work equally as well
for
about half the price...

http://www.diefenbacher.com/Special%20Chisels.htm#Curved%20P
aring%20
Chisels
[/QUOTE]

John, are you referring to the curved chisels only? Thanks.
[/QUOTE]

Well I have a full set of the std bench chisels too, but for this discussion,
yes the curved chisels. The 16mm is my favorite.
Author:  FishtownMike [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:14 pm ]
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Stew mac sells a chisels that looks like this but they sell theirs as brace carving chisel. Is this the same thing? If not whats the difference. Just wondering. By the way Lance that is one clean top.
Author:  af_one [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 5:59 pm ]
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I love mine too--bought it several years ago--how do you plan to sharpen yours?
Author:  davidO [ Sat Dec 15, 2007 6:30 pm ]
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Has anyone tried squaring the front flat rather than using it sharpened to a point? I saw this done on the Taylor factory friday videos, apparently it reduces the risk of gouging the top but still works to clean the squeeze out. Same idea as a scraper I guess.


Factory Fridays Bracing

It's about 2/3 of the way in

davido
Author:  John Mayes [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:01 am ]
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[QUOTE=davidO] Has anyone tried squaring the front flat rather than
using it sharpened to a point? I saw this done on the Taylor factory friday
videos, apparently it reduces the risk of gouging the top but still works to
clean the squeeze out. Same idea as a scraper I guess.


edition=7&title=7%3a+Bracing">Factory Fridays Bracing

It's about 2/3 of the way in

davido[/QUOTE]

I've tried it. It sorta works. If you don't care about getting it really clean
it works. If you really care about getting all the squeezeout, and it's
residue so that your braces look like they are just laying together....like
lances photo. then that technique does not work. Take a close look
inside a Taylor. They are fine guitas, but not totally pristine...they can't
afford to be making hundreds a day.
Author:  John Mayes [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:02 am ]
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Wow I type really bad when I blaze through it and don't edit or check it...
sheesh.
Author:  kevinc [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 6:23 am ]
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Here is my version of that chisel. Bocote handle and A2 steel. If I can't make a decent guitar yet at least I can make the tools!


 


 
Author:  Lillian F-W [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 6:48 am ]
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Sweet Kevin! How did you make it?
Author:  Hesh [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:18 am ]
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Yeah Kevin very nice!!!

The LMI glue clearing chisel was one of the very few tools that when I started building guitars I purchased correctly.   Most of what I bought in advance of learning to build ended up being either junk or useless for how I build.

This is a great chisel.

Scott I sharpen mine on wet stones, not in a guide, by hand taking care to use my fingers to keep things lined up.  It works fine for me.

One additional thing that I have not seen mentioned here is this.

If you work your braces, clean them up, etc, in a dish as I do AND if you use HHG or any glue that dries very hard take great care to vacuum your top and dish frequently.

This chisel will pop large or small very hard chunks of glue off and these can get stuck between the bottom side of the top and the dish.  This may dent your top.

Now Lance - just when I thought that I was catching up to you on top cleanness you go and buy one of these.........
Author:  charliewood [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:32 am ]
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This is a tool I have on the "acquire" list, but I may move it up in priority, I hear John rave about his special glue clearing chisel on his voicing DVD,
and Lance from the look of that work - its really worth every penny it seems..
for piece of mind & pride of workmanship inside of the guitar..
Cheers for the review..
Charlie
Author:  Kahle [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:22 pm ]
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I was taught by Sylvan Wells to use them for brace shaving also, especially
taking the ends down to zero. Much more comfortable tool to work with
than a straight chisel.
Author:  muthrs [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 2:29 pm ]
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Lance,

I may have missed the post, but what make (brand) is the chisel you bought?
Author:  blindreality [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:51 pm ]
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I ordered one of these the other day, I'm looking forward to it!
Author:  LanceK [ Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:11 am ]
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Randy,
Its from LMI
You can find it Here
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