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| Author: | Dan Miller [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | For the luthier with everything... |
New on the Lee Valley site: http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.a ... at=51&ap=1
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| Author: | Josh H [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
Better get yours quick, it looks like they are only making 100. Although it is a very nice looking tool, for that price I'll stick with my powered binding jig. Josh |
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| Author: | Michael.N. [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
I've used probably 6 or 7 different hand cutter purfling type tools in my time. $299 of a joke. I think that is just about the worst I've ever seen. Such a poor design. You can tell that Holtey has never cut purfling channels. No need to complicate such a simple tool with such a simple function. The handle is completely superfluous. The Strad design of 350 years ago is way better than that. Actually my 'popsicle' stick method (cost: a couple of dollars) is way better also! |
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| Author: | George L [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
Bit of an overkill for sure, but it's a nice looking tool. The little micro-adjusters are certainly a step up from the norm. I wonder if a handle like that works well. Seems like it could be awkward. |
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| Author: | douglas ingram [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
It is, however, on of the few if only, luthier tools that Lee Valley is selling. Hi Dan! |
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| Author: | Tai Fu [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
Geez, and I thought Stewmac TrueChannel binding jig was expensive! |
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| Author: | Michael Lloyd [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
They also sell the Sloan model. Which IMO is a tool to have. http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,43314&p=33035 |
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| Author: | CharlieT [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
Michael Lloyd wrote: They also sell the Sloan model. Which IMO is a tool to have. http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,43314&p=33035 How do you use this tool? Do you cut the entire channel with it or just score the wood and then cut the channel with a router setup? |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
Had the Sloane too. I thought it would be useful for cleanup around the neck mortise but I didn't find it to be that useful. I sold it, hope the new owner likes it better. |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
douglas ingram wrote: It is, however, on of the few if only, luthier tools that Lee Valley is selling. Hi Dan! Depends how strict your definition of 'luthier tools' is. The Veritas planes are awesome, and every nice hand-tool I use in guitar building except my diamond fret file and string lifter are from Lee Valley. That place is a complete trap if you walk into the store; almost impossible to walk away with your money intact. I've only been to three of them, but the Halifax store is especially well designed in terms of making sure you leave poorer than when you entered. |
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| Author: | douglas ingram [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 8:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
Bob Garrish wrote: douglas ingram wrote: It is, however, on of the few if only, luthier tools that Lee Valley is selling. Hi Dan! Depends how strict your definition of 'luthier tools' is. The Veritas planes are awesome, and every nice hand-tool I use in guitar building except my diamond fret file and string lifter are from Lee Valley. That place is a complete trap if you walk into the store; almost impossible to walk away with your money intact. I've only been to three of them, but the Halifax store is especially well designed in terms of making sure you leave poorer than when you entered. I was thinking of "specifically luthier" tools. I've been in the Winnipeg store regularly and will only venture in if I have a very well determined purchase planned! |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
douglas ingram wrote: I was thinking of "specifically luthier" tools. I've been in the Winnipeg store regularly and will only venture in if I have a very well determined purchase planned! I actually write down my item numbers beforehand from the website now! |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 6:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
Bob Garrish wrote: douglas ingram wrote: I was thinking of "specifically luthier" tools. I've been in the Winnipeg store regularly and will only venture in if I have a very well determined purchase planned! I actually write down my item numbers beforehand from the website now! I have a stack of their order sheets that I fill out at home. Sometimes I walk straight to the counter without looking at anything else. Sometimes I don't! ![[uncle]](./images/smilies/surrenderflagqv6.gif "Uncle") Alex |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
Love Lee Valley and have lots of "want to haves" but this piece of kit is NOT on the list. Tom |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
It's just a Gramil with a handle that changes angles and twin blades. You could use one of those things, or do what I'm doing, which is to use a CNC to probe the perimeter of the instrument to establish all the critical points, and then cut the channels as needed. It's easy once you try it. |
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| Author: | Tai Fu [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
Not everyone has CNC machines... |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
Not everyone has $299.................!!! Tom |
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| Author: | Evilfrog [ Fri Jun 28, 2013 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: For the luthier with everything... |
Free shipping until July 8th. |
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