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It Worked for Me

It Worked for Me by Ralf Grammel, Robert W. Taylor, and Steve Kennel Originally published in American Lutherie #152, July 2024   ■ This little Dremel Tool jig lets you perform on-the-body rosette repairs cleanly and accurately. In the photos, I’m adding rings to the inside of a finished rosette. You will need: ▶ a […]

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Make a Fret Press or Two

Make a Fret Press or Two by Steve Kennel Originally published in American Lutherie #152, July 2024   Here are two variants of a fret press clearly derived from the usual retail sources. I’m grateful to them for the inspiration. This also may bear some resemblance to the pivoting jaw made for a Zyliss vise […]

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Letter: How the GAL Got Started

Letters and more from our readers Originally published in American Lutherie #152, July 2024   Tim — In 1946 I entered the 7th grade, which was then known as junior high school. It was an OK experience, but it was made particularly interesting by an activity called “Industrial Arts.” I had a fine instructor who taught us […]

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It Worked for Me

It Worked for Me by Spiros Mamais, Steven Kennel, and Mike Doolin Originally published in American Lutherie #151, 2024   ■ Here is a double press for joining soundboard halves. It’s a real time saver because it allows you to glue two soundboards at the same time, quickly and easily. I used hollow profile tubes of […]