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Chris Paulick
PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 1:17 pm 
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I off to get some parts as I'm going to build me one and I'm wondering who is using these? And how do you like or dislike them?
http://api.ning.com/files/HAVVJu2zjUSpk ... NwUX-p69br
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I have one which I like a whole lot. I have used it to alter the shape of necks without truss rods by using heat lamps. The rods/turnbuckle and strap hold the neck in th position you want the neck in and you use judiciously applied heat from a heat lamp to slip the fingerboard to neck surface joint. Then you allow it to cool and test your results. Overall it is a great tool to have in the shop.

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I think Don Teeter in one of his books showed how to make a similar jig quite a few years ago. Is the Erlewine jig something developed separately from the Teeter jig?

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Mike_P
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nice link Chris...

the thing I notice immediately is the use of 2x4's...knowing what I do about such material I would be inclined to use something else that would have a lower chance of warping/twisting/cupping...

I guess I wouldn't be too adverse to using some studs I've had sitting around for a long time which have already done the majority of their movement..
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Tom West
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Teeter's was made of welded aluminum channel.He was a machinist and made a lot of his own tools.The books are worth a look if you can find them . A bit off the original question .Sorry about that Chris.

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I built one a couple of years ago, basically just from available pictures and the instructions for how to use it.
I find it very useful, & not that hard to build.
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I don't have one but a few times I wished i did. I guess i should build me one....Mike
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I haven't used one, but since it looks pretty simple to build, I think I'll give it a try.
Thanks for posting the link Chris.
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I use mine for fingerboard leveling and fret leveling for new and used guitars. It really is an important fixture in my shop.
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Nice addtion with the swivel. A lot cheaper then the vise and stand.
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