Recent content by David Marti

Good idea on the yellow instrument glue, Bruce. It would be awesome to have another source for that--I'm hoarding my last bottle.

Seems like there is less sanding to do afterward when I go with the grain, rather than against it. Not entirely sure why, but user error comes to mind. I also prefer the double-sided tape (on thicker pieces) to the hot glue, which soaks into the wood a bit and has actually pulled up the...

Good thread. Fir seems underrated as a tonewood. I built this Hem-Fir bass about 15 years ago from jobsite scrap wood. Hem-Fir body and neck, rosewood fingerboard; the lighter areas of the body are from the HiBor termite treatment...so no bugs. It's not beautiful, but it's probably the most...