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Headstock Strap button

garywright

garywright

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I’d like to make one of these ..anyone know the type button/fastener to useIMG_0097.jpeg
 
jb_abides

jb_abides

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Hmm. I'd imagine Martin uses a wood lathe to craft 1-piece dual-sided buttons from excess pieces.

So, gluing two suitable diameter wood plugs should work, or two plugs with a wood disc in-between; properly prepped wood and Titebond.

Lots of options for wood plugs and discs online.
 
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