Kingston Archtop
This one was probably under some kid's Christmas tree in the 60s. Made in Japan, loaded with old hide glue in the dovetail and a rusted steel neck reinforcement. Plywood laminate body with brass frets and original old tuners with deteriorating plastic tuner knobs. Has a surprisingly nice tailstock (I think) for such a cheap guitar.
After-market (StewMac) bridge being fitted.
Located in the Northern California gold country, TM is a supplier of metalworking tools that are difficult to source elsewhere. Not sure how active Kent White is these days but the company still seems to be in place and selling one of the best small torch hoses available.
From the website:
Starrett Bench Block No.129
An older version of the Starrett 129 steel hardened bench block. Nice engraving, knurled sides and finish on this older example. Also many cheaper copies available these days as imports.
Neck reset (hide glue). Maple wedge for soundboard to gap.
Making the shim/wedge for the soundboard to neck area.
Starrett Square with Center Head
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