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Waiting for my ebony order to come in for #1. Worked on rosette for #2 today, may be too much, but hey 10 feet of shell isn't?

I like that, very nice.

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Jim Watts
http://jameswattsguitars.com

Thanks, checked out your link. Nice, would like to hear your theories on the ports. I am a rookie here, but no rube. T

Best closeup I have.

Have some fun with that style, it's not used often and is greatly appreciated

Beautiful rosette, Picaso would be proud

I appreciate your comment and understand your point. But please understand I am trying to eliminate the paint by numbers black outline nature of common guitar trim. In my opinion it looks primitive and cartoonish. I understand my technique is imperfect but I put the rosette of #2 together in 2 hours. Realizing things quickly has been a cronic motivator of all of my artistic endeavors for 40 years. Because something is common does not mean it is correct. I read endlessly that this is the golden age of guitar making, so make it so. T

I love it! Any tips on doing the stopped channels?

Looking forward to seeing the rest of the guitar.

Miek

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Mike Lindstrom

hey tim, i like. are you related to kandinsky?
love his art. i can't wait to see the headstock.
whacha gonna do there?

[quote="Mike Lindstrom"]I love it! Any tips on doing the stopped channels?

Looking forward to seeing the rest of the guitar.

Miek[/quote

I'm cutting the channels on an overarm router, it allows very easy plunging, you're not hand holding a tool that may move. I use a custom variable radius fixture I have developed for furniture part and inlay shaping, it makes cutting these channels a breeze. I need to refine my inlay veneer cutting technique to eliminate grain walk with a more rigid contact adhesive than I have needed for furniture inlay, some of the cuts are 4-6 thousands off. I am trying not to use fiber filler as I view it as refined putty not to mention its paint by numbers visual quality. I appreciate your reply. T.