Using magnets to build guitars

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Haithamflamenco

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Using magnets to build guitars

I just found this intesting technique to spport glowing the back of the gutiars using magnets,

http://guillemlopez.photoshelter.com/gallery/The-Luthier/G0000BE59NIxDyl0

there are two photos that show the way he glue the back of the guitar

he also use a dial guage for somthing I dont know what!!!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 15 2013 9:40:25

krichards

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RE: Using magnets to build guitars (in reply to Haithamflamenco)

Not sure they are magnets?

I think maybe they are simple weights?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 15 2013 10:12:51

Haithamflamenco

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RE: Using magnets to build guitars (in reply to Haithamflamenco)

quote:

Not sure they are magnets?

I think maybe they are simple weights?

maybe I went to far,

cause I teach a module called engineering project, looool

but what do you think , about this idea. to use sttrong magnets?!?!?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 15 2013 12:53:08

keith

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RE: Using magnets to build guitars (in reply to Haithamflamenco)

what would be the purpose of the magnets?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 15 2013 14:43:10

jshelton5040

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RE: Using magnets to build guitars (in reply to Haithamflamenco)

He's using weights to hold the back in place while marking the location of the back braces on the sides. Using weights strikes me as a clumsy way to do it since it could easily shift and throw the alignment off.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 15 2013 18:15:43

constructordeguitarras

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RE: Using magnets to build guitars (in reply to Haithamflamenco)

I have seen powerful magnets shaped like that, but they were much smaller. These are barbell weights, that's why they have holes in them. Apparently the back is already glued on and he is using them to hold the guitar in place while he cleans up the binding rabbet.

I have used magnets to glue cleats inside of guitars to repair cracks--one magnet on the inside and one on the outside.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 16 2013 5:58:20

keith

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RE: Using magnets to build guitars (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

ethan--i like the idea of using magnets as clamps!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 16 2013 11:44:26

jshelton5040

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RE: Using magnets to build guitars (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

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ORIGINAL: constructordeguitarras

Apparently the back is already glued on and he is using them to hold the guitar in place while he cleans up the binding rabbet.

Ethan, I'm sure you're correct. My question is what is he using a pencil or pen for? I can see the lining and assumed the back was not pressed down tightly in that spot however it could be a binding channel. The other question is why didn't he rout the endire perimeter? I still think weights are a dumb idea though I notice he does have a clamp on the heel.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 16 2013 14:26:54