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Yes, but it's been a while. Drawing the splint through the sandpaper is the final touch to get an even splint. Expensive, handsome, effective little tools. There's always a cheaper way to do it, yet if you don't have the time....

for difficult repairs that require replacing wood, they are unmatchable. It is not for thungs like cracks and other flaws as those can be fixed by applying moisture and clamps...they are for basketcases where an instrument has sentimental, historic, or collectable value in which there is wood mising and you need the replacement to look as good as can be..if done carefully it can be hard to see afterwards, which is the goal.

They are expensive but for the few times where nothing else will do, they will pay for themselves.

Not a must have tool but if it is a good price, how can you resist.

todd, if you don't buy it i would be very interested if the price is right!!!

Todd...Looks like you gave me and idea about possibly attaching my top and back using rubber bands...

Have you ever attached tops/backs using the same technique??? And either way...what size rubber band are you using (office supply or hobbyshop (RC Airplanes??...or something else)

Looks like a good guitar...i'd like to see a better shot of the rosette...post some pics when she gets out of her "bind"...

I'm so punny...
THanks,
JP

Looks good to me, Todd! Is this your own 00 shape? 12-fretter?

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Nah, I don't call that overkill. But ya gotta be wicked fast to get that much security before the glue sets!

Have a reflective Memorial day guys. Pray for peace!

todd, sorry to miss out on a good buy.

as mentioned earlier by one of the posters, splinting a crack should always be at least the second option considered. before you attack with the crack knife, try to close the crack with clamp pressure. unless the edges of the crack have been damaged by the impact or manipulation, it should close with pressure. and don't touch the crack surfaces; finger goo makes for poor glue joints.

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