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I hope that I have come to the right place to get some help. My problem is, I want to get my father something for father's day that he can and will use. He has began to build guitars, and is quite good at it. I would like to get him something that he would use to do this new hobby, but I am completely dumbfounded. I also do not have a whole lot of money. I think that $40 is my cut-off line. I am asking for all of you to reply to this message with something that I should get my father. All of your help is appriciated very much!

Thank you,
Heather

Tools are always good! Maybe a nice Chisel, or a Embroidered shop
apron (with his name, or Dad, or something cool on it) would be very
cool. I think even places like LMI you can get a gift certificate...Not sure
though...

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John Mayes
http://www.mayesluthier.com

What is the website for LMI for a gift certificate?

www.lmii.com

that is short for luthiers mercantile. I'm pretty sure they do gift
certificates, and they have LOTS of stuff

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John Mayes
http://www.mayesluthier.com

A gramil or a fret tang nipper would make great gifts if he doesn't already have one of these!

A just so you don't spoil the surprise, AFTER father's day, tell him to come hang out on the OLF (that's here you know)

A fret file is another suggestion.

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Give me 50 cents worth of regular.
Check my oil too, if you don`t mind,,,

wood. Go to bobcef's site. he's a sponsor here. I am sure he'll find you something nice for dad.

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Dave Bland

remember...

"If it doesn't play in tune...it's just pretty wood"

www.highlandhardware.com Klemmsia Clamps, you can get three of 'em with that budget.

$12.99, I remember a sale a couple years back where I bought eight for 8.99 each. Everyone else is way higher yet. 11.69 for quantity of nine or more????

I have sixteen of these and would like more. Made in Germany. Beech and steel.Bruce Dickey38875.4143634259

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http://www.dickeyguitars.com

The LMI Drill Press Sanding Disc. Does he have a good drill press?? If so, he will love this sanding attachment. You could also print off the page and give it to him with it for some tips on attaching sandpaper and using the tool.
Drill Press Sander
Another good idea is a instructional DVD. The John Mayes guitar making DVD's are great. Even a pro can pickup tips and ideas. On his site you can pick from all different topics. I highly recommend them.
John Mayes DVDs

[QUOTE=Bruce Dickey] www.highlandhardware.com Klemmsia Clamps, you can get three of 'em with that budget.

$12.99, I remember a sale a couple years back where I bought eight for 8.99 each. Everyone else is way higher yet. 11.69 for quantity of nine or more????

I have sixteen of these and would like more. Made in Germany. Beech and steel.[/QUOTE]

That 'Made in Germany' coupled with a consistently weak dollar (against the Euro and the Pound) explains the price rise.

I like my Klemmsias. Keep adding one or two, here and there, as I go along.

Robert O'Brien's DVD is 39.95! You can get it at www.apprenticepublishing.com. Also, my brace maker jig would be good but it is $59 + $7 shipping. Send me an email at tracy AT luthiersuppliers.com and I'll give you a better deal if you are interested.
Tracy

Mattia, glad to hear you are a Klemmsia fan too. Highland hardware carry's the complete line, edge clamping tools, larger feet, and many different sizes, deeper and longer too.

http://www.tools-for-woodworking.com/index.asp?PageAction=PR ODSEARCH&txtSearch=klemmsia&Page=1

Here is a link.

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http://www.dickeyguitars.com

instructional videos are a great idea. like tracy stated.