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Author:  Hesh [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Flushtone Guitarworks Shop Is Done.......
Well mostly..... but certainly operational and I finally have a place to build guitars....... :D

My apologies for subjecting the forum to so many updates during the building of my shop - after this thread showing you my new digs I won't do it again.

I spent all day building some new benches and they came out great. I just have to add a bottom shelf to the bench that I will use for most of my building. Something that I had always wanted was an island bench for set-up. Once I hang another stinkin light over it and build the super secret guitar vice that David Collins is going to help me with the island bench will be good-to-go.

Here is the main shop:

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Here is the outer office/zoot storage area and I finally have a good place to hang my shop guitar:

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My bro JJ helped me learn how to french polish and this guitar was built as an experiment to see how light I could build:

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Here is the office:

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This is where I will put my table saw. I still have to throw up some stinkin dry wall first before moving the saw in place and I have a separate air cleaner for this room too. The outlet is 20 amp:

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And here is one of the two benches that I built today and this will be where I will do most of my building:

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Woo Hoo I am so very excited to be back in the saddle again - so-to-speak..... :D

Thanks for looking AND thanks to the many OLFers who helped me with some very good ideas during the shop construction!!!!! [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:40 pm ]
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Congratulations, Hesh! Now the fun begins! bliss bliss
Author:  Ricardo [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:43 pm ]
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Hesh, very nice. We admire your shop. Just a couple of those Snap-on calendars on the walls would be a nice touch! laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:58 pm ]
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Naah! Hesh is going to put up the "Naked Luthiers" Calendar! wow7-eyes laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:03 pm ]
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[clap] [clap] [clap]

Wait a minute! Dude, where is the fridge? :o
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:07 pm ]
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I must now leave to attend confession oops_sign
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:08 pm ]
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Why, Michael? Are you on the Calendar? :D laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe
Author:  Hesh [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:05 pm ]
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WaddyThomson wrote:
Why, Michael? Are you on the Calendar? :D laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe


Is Stew-Mac going to sell Michael's calenders too...... :D laughing6-hehe

Thanks guys! :)

Rich I have enough material (Photoshopped pictures of me by Billy) to make my own calender and plan on doing just that..... :D I do still have to hang my Jimi Hendrix pictures so thanks for reminding me. [:Y:]

Steve no Le Fridge in my shop but it's a great idea. :D I do have an excellent drinking table for visiting Luthiers to kick back and have a few.

Waddy bro did you see the "Good Luck" dehumidifier........ Now I am paranoid about mine after hearing what happened to yours.
Author:  KenH [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:09 pm ]
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Congrats on the new shop Hesh! May your building days be many and memories pleasant.
Author:  Hesh [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:59 pm ]
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Many thanks Ken! :)
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:12 pm ]
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WaddyThomson wrote:
Why, Michael? Are you on the Calendar? :D laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe


no I have to confess to coveting and envy oops_sign
Author:  JJ Donohue [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:46 pm ]
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Fantastic job Bro! You should be very proud...and you did it all by yourself!

When does the first speck of sawdust touch the floor?
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:19 pm ]
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[quote="JJ Donohue"When does the first speck of sawdust touch the floor?[/quote]

Yeah, for that fleeting moment before the Dyson attacks! gaah :D
Author:  Pat Foster [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:40 am ]
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Congratulations, Hesh! Looks great. A dream shop come true!

Pat
Author:  Hesh [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:36 am ]
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Thanks guys! :D

JJ I messed up and have the air cleaner pointed in the wrong direction..... gaah :D I wanted the intake toward the sanders not the exhaust. So you and Joe should come back up and help me rehang it...... :D
Author:  Alain Desforges [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:57 am ]
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That is awesome! Now PLEASE make it a bit dirtier!!! You're putting us all to shame! Ha!
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:46 am ]
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Glad to hear Flushtone is back in business!
The shop looks great Hesh!! [:Y:]
Author:  Hesh [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:32 pm ]
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Thanks Dave and Al!!!! :)
Author:  Jim Watts [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:58 pm ]
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Congratulations Hesh, that's exciting! Very nice by the way too.
Author:  Hesh [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:19 pm ]
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Thanks Jim my friend!

I was able to get some of my art up in the shop today and now I feel better being surrounded by my heroes.

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Author:  Peter J [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:21 am ]
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Hey Hesh,

Congratulations, [clap] [:Y:] the shop looks great! I know you put a lot of time and effort into it's planning, layout and now the actual construction. I'm sure that there will be many worthwhile hours of build-time spent there in the near future and the years to come.

There will always be a few tweaks as time goes on but you have a great start and an inviting work place. If you want to take a break for an afternoon give me a call and perhaps a drive over here to Troy will be in order. I'm sure that I can pop for lunch a few brews.
Author:  Mark Swanson [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:30 am ]
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Hesh, the new place looks great! I can't wait to stop by sometime and see it. I still want to give you some fatboy plans.
But it is too dang clean! It is so clean it almost creeps me out. I don't remember when I was in such a clean shop, and compared to mine it looks like a palace! I'll be remodelling mine this winter. [clap]
Author:  Darin Spayd [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:40 am ]
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Man, that is awesome! I'm right in line behind Michael and in need of several napkins!! :mrgreen: I've made it my goal that this winter I will finally get my shop together and you have definitely inspired me, my friend. [:Y:] [:Y:] So, now that the virtual tour has wrapped up, when are you opening for live ones? (plenty of those around here laughing6-hehe )
Author:  Arnt Rian [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:32 pm ]
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Looks superb, Hesh! I love working at an island bench, and having other benches nearby where I can keep "stuff", out of the way of whatever I'm working on at the main bench. I know you said you were done posting pictures, but make sure you post some pictures of that super secret guitar vise, OK? We won't tell, promise! ;)
Author:  Chris Cordle [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:49 pm ]
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Hesh, the new shop looks great! I am envious of your spacial surroundings.
Looks like it will be a fantastic environment to perform your craft.

Enjoy,
-C
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