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So how do you do such complex inlay and have it look perfect? I can see how easy it is to do it CNC but doing it with manual routers that can ruin things in seconds...

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mtracz are you making those shaves? they are a work of art!!

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Beth, You might be right. I'll have to really give it some consideration before I commit to it.

Fu, it is slow but if you are carefull, not all that difficult, if you are installing it in ebony. Light wood is much more trying. You just have to carefully cut the pieces, assemble them and then slowly route it out.

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Doing some inititial fitting of the neck for #3, a baritone dreadnaught.

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Is that tablesaw your workbench as well? I wonder if you fitted like a 300hp diesel engine to that tablesaw (After all that's what Tim Allen would do)

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Cat-gut strings are made from kitten guts, stretched out to near breaking point and then hardened with grue saliva. As a result these give a feeling of Pain and anguish whenever played, and often end up playing themselves backwards as part of satanic rituals.

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Ha! The table saw has extra duties as a bench, a photo stand, whatever. I like the idea of the diesel engine, although at this point I could use less power and more finesse.

Having the same name as the comedian is a mixed blessing, but I've gotten used to it. Actually, Tim Allen is only his stage name. His actual name is Tim Dick. He's pointed out that "dick" used to be slang for "detective," but the meaning changed. Well, there are so many Allens that we can always welcome one more.

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Tim Allen
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finishing up some Martin repairs. This one got a new neck and a new top. Red spruce on the top all to 1937 . Going to finish adding the bridge tomorrow.

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