Repair Work

Whether we are customizing a guitar, repairing a fractured neck, refretting a beloved instrument or building our own guitar from scratch, there are those of us who love to work on and modify our guitars. I have done so for many years and I build hundreds of guitars in the process. This manual is designed to get you comfortable with doing your own neck repairs, refretting jobs and cutting, shaping and installing your own nut or saddle. It covers a complete rebuild of a damaged neck: Fret board removal, truss rod installation; it will show you how to radius the new board and install new frets...

This is the first book to offer Shinzen Young’s revolutionary Unified Mindfulness as a self-help tool for listeners who are suffering from trauma, addictions, and anxiety but have struggled to engage with traditional forms of therapy. Not only are these techniques unique, they are also uniquely effective, with the power to combat harmful mental, emotional and behavioral patterns and help listeners find freedom within.

Welcome to "From Burned Bridges to Bright Futures: Rebuilding Your Reputation at Work." This book is dedicated to all employees and managers who have experienced the pain and regret of damaging professional relationships in the workplace. Whether you have made mistakes, acted impulsively, or simply let your emotions get the best of you, this book is here to guide you on the path to redemption and rebuilding trust with your colleagues, supervisors, and company. In this book, you will find strategies for rebuilding relationships with former colleagues, seeking forgiveness and making amends ...

Post-Workout Recovery: 10 Essential Tips for Muscle Repair is your science-backed, practical roadmap to what happens after the sweat dries. Whether you’re chasing performance gains, muscle growth, injury prevention, or simply feeling better after training, this essential guide breaks down the most overlooked phase of fitness: recovery.

"SAVE MONEY LIVING CHEAPER" Do you want to stay afloat in this confusing world? No matter where you live or what has happened to you over the past few months. Right now with the virus the world has gone completely mad, it has changed completely from what it was like last year. The government has gone completely tax and regulation mad. Also electricity prices keep going up, and rents are definitely not cheap anymore. And if you have made the biggest investment of your life and actually brought your house, you can guarantee land taxes will go up and keep going up. And to top it off this ...

This guide will give you information that you can use to do your own finish and spot repairs on guitars. As with any project there is a great deal of time involved in learning to do things correctly, but I have found over the years that slowing down, doing things step by step, you can come very close to perfect results every time. This Guide can provide that step by step instruction to guide you in learning to apply a Lacquer finish to your guitar. I have provided examples of Both Acrylic and Nitrocellulose lacquer, and full paints as well as spot repairs on various instruments in my shop. ...

If you’ve hit rock bottom with your addiction and are tired of the endless cycle of meetings, coins, and therapy that never seem to work—stop scrolling. This is the guide you’ve been searching for. Reclaim Sobriety: 12 Rounds of Sobriety is not another book about admitting you have a problem. This is for the fighters who already know they do. It’s for the ones who are ready to take control, to stop surviving, and to finally start living a happy, healthy, empowered life beyond addiction. This is Ken Cox’s story—and now it can be yours. Ken was a successful entrepreneur, running ...

What if your life were a building—and the people you love lived on the ground floor? YOUR EMOTIONAL BUILDING is a powerful illustrated fable for adults navigating the silent cracks of modern life. Inspired by a viral LinkedIn post seen by over a million readers, this book guides you through the hidden floors of your emotional world—from work and friends to dreams, health, and family. In a voice that doesn’t judge but invites reflection, author Nacho Caballero blends storytelling, vulnerability, and striking metaphors to ask one essential question: Are you ready to renovate your ...

Avoid Electrical Scams, Overpriced Repairs & Unqualified Providers Hiring an electrician shouldn’t be a gamble—but without the right knowledge, homeowners risk being overcharged, misled, or left with unsafe wiring. This practical, consumer-focused guide exposes common scams, breaks down real pricing strategies, and teaches homeowners how to confidently hire a qualified electrician.What You’ll Learn Inside: ✔ How to spot dishonest pricing tactics before they cost you thousands ✔ Negotiation secrets that save money without sacrificing quality ✔ The must-ask questions electricians ...

One lantern snuffed. One quilt stitched into a map. One boy who needs a hand. When a dark pocket starts along Willow Lane on the coldest nights, Esther Smucker’s pattern-minded heart won't let it stand. The quilt apprentice maps the outages; the elder’s son, Thomas Beiler, organizes a soft watch. What they find isn’t malice but a frightened runaway—and a chance for a whole town to choose mercy over gossip. Lanterns in the lanes, tins of oil handed in the dark, a quilting circle that sews kindness into action—Christmas Lanterns in the Frost is a gentle, faith-forward winter tale of...

Why do some team members not get along? What is the best way to get new teams and ad-hoc teams to maximize their performance in the least amount of time? How can meetings be designed to achieve useful outcomes? Teams are the source of problem-solving and innovation that today’s organizations need to survive and thrive in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace. Teamwork is hard because there is no magic formula or step-by-step procedure to ensure results.

Conquer the Maintenance and Repair Field: Your Guide to a Career Fixing and Maintaining Machines, Mechanical Equipment, and Buildings is a comprehensive guide for aspiring professionals in the dynamic maintenance industry. This book dives into the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in this field, from routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to complex repairs of HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical equipment. Readers will learn how to maintain and repair buildings and machinery using practical, hands-on techniques. The book covers crucial topics such as safety ...

When the Grid Fails, Will You Be Ready—Or Left in the Dark? A sudden blackout. A contaminated water supply. Empty grocery store shelves. If disaster struck tonight, would you be prepared—or just hoping for help? Most people wait until it’s too late to realize they should have prepared. But the truth is, real emergencies don’t give you a warning. That’s why Off-Grid Survival Projects exists—to help you build simple, reliable systems before a crisis hits. This isn’t a theory book. It’s a hands-on, step-by-step guide designed for regular people—renters, suburban families, ...

A well-cared-for baby is a baby whose mother is taking care of herself. With this truth at its core, The Fourth Trimester Companion supports your transition to motherhood. You have probably already read multiple books on pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care as you prepare to become a mother...

The AdjustOvation Build: This is a complete start to finish custom build. The base is an Ovation Applause with the upper bout holes. I planned out this build for several months and then put the pieces together for this build over a few months while buying other parts for my guitar site. The idea was to build a Jazz guitar . I wanted a vibrato. I wanted a roller bridge. Things that must seem impossible on what is essentially an 1/8" spruce topped acoustic guitar. In this build I will start with the raw parts: The ovation husk, the black nickel pieces I purchased to complement the build, and ...

Friendship isn’t effortless—but it’s essential. In Friendships Need Work, Too, Dr. Richard L. Travis invites readers to rethink how we show up for the people who matter most—friends, siblings, even family members who could become friends again. Whether your relationships have quietly drifted, ruptured with hurt, or simply feel stuck, this compassionate guide offers a path toward reconnection, repair, and deeper belonging. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Reconnect with friends you’ve lost touch with Navigate conflict and awkward silences Maintain closeness in busy seasons of life ...

This is a seven string acoustic project. I started with a damaged acoustic guitar as a base: Stripped the neck and top off and began my build on this basic skeleton. The work covered includes building a soundboard; gluing the soundboard to the body and all that entails. Building a custom rosewood bridge and string peg pod: Designing and building the top, installing Humbuckers; building a hybrid electronics system and pod with a built in tuner. Breaking down the seven string neck and refretting it, leveling it and setting it up. Cutting a brass blank and turning it into a finished saddle for...

Conquer the ASE C1: Customer Communication and Service Writing in Auto Repair is a concise and practical overview designed to help candidates focus on core principles essential for passing the ASE C1 certification exam. This study guide does not attempt to provide exhaustive coverage of every exam detail. Instead, it highlights the key topics and concepts that every automotive service consultant must understand—ranging from work order documentation and estimate preparation to warranty processing, service follow-ups, and handling customer concerns. The book is ideal for those seeking to ...

This volume contains the complete Fender CD60 build. This is a complete start to finish custom build. The base is an Fender CD60 Acoustic cutaway guitar. As I often do, I planned this build in advance and then put the pieces together for this build over a few months while buying other parts for my guitar site. The idea was to build a Studio guitar. I wanted a guitar that I didn't have to worry about scratching up if I dragged it out for late night playing sessions. In the same breath I wanted a guitar that would give me consistent sound. I also wanted a standard pickup alone with the under ...

When thinking about the border separating the United States from Mexico, what typically comes to mind is an unwelcoming zone with violent, poverty-ridden towns, cities, and maquiladoras on one side and an increasingly militarized network of barriers and surveillance systems on the other. It was not always this way. In fact, from the end of Mexican-American War until the late twentieth century, the border was a very porous and loosely regulated region.