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Author:	Jay Greenwell [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:59 am ]
Post subject:	New Member
Hello everyone, I decided not long ago that I would really like to take on the challenge of building an acoustic guitar. Lurking here for a while has only reinforced that. Most of the tools I currently have are not very well suited for lutherie (most are home improvement type tools). So I would like to make my first build with hand tools to see if it is something I'd like to continue to do before investing in expensive power tools. Can you guys make some recommendations on the hand tools I will need to get started? For instance, what type of hand plane for thicknessing backs and sides. There seem to be many types and sizes. Thanks in advance for the suggestions and also for posting your successes and failures. This is a grat forum and clearly all of you are interested in helping others and progressing the craft. Jay

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Author:	Dave Higham [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:12 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: New Member
Have a look at this thread for a start. Others will probably chime in with advice. viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=19035&hilit=basic+tool+kit

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Author:	James Orr [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:27 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: New Member
Jay, I would suggest having the woods thicknessed for you by whomever you decided to buy from. It might cost you another $15.

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Author:	Hesh [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:31 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: New Member
Jay welcome to the OLF!

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Author:	Chris Cordle [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:14 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: New Member
Hi Jay, Welcome to the forum. Lots of good folks here with tons of useful information to share.

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