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Author:  Lars Stahl [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:41 pm ]
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Well I thought I should should post my progress ! It´s been a little slow lately, since Ive been waiting for woods and also building a drumsander + started on guitar nr 2. so lots in the air !! :D

I got some extremely beautiful wood from Stephen at Colonial Tonewoods. and I must give him a [:Y:] times 10 on the service !! If your guys haven´t used Colonial Tonewoods. I can only say, you have to !!! The wood Stephen sent me was more than exellent. I took a few photos of my progress and the mac you´ll see, all comes from Colonial !! (the fretboard is from John Watkins who´s also done more than one could ask for !!!! but he got the mac from Stephen at colonial as I understood it :D

Click photos for larger views !

Also posting a little photo of where I am at on the drumsander.
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Bindings and bridge is next :shock:

Lars
Author:  Hesh [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:44 pm ]
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WOW Lars she is looking great!!! I love the head stock shape too.

Your work is super clean and it looks like you will have one outstanding guitar there my friend! [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
Author:  ChuckB [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:47 pm ]
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Really looking great Lars! You're right, that's some beautiful zoot! Keep up the good work...

Chuck
Author:  Ricardo [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:53 pm ]
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Lars, very impressive - more beauts to come I'm sure! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Author:  Blain [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:31 pm ]
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Looking great Lars!

I can't wait to see this one under finish. The wood selections look great!
Author:  Stephen Boone [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:48 pm ]
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I like it. How are you planning to finish off the finger board at the sound hole?

I am also eager to see how you finish off your drum sander!
Author:  Lillian F-W [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:59 pm ]
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Sweet! Impressive Lars. Keep the pictures coming. I know they are a hassle, but I appreciate you sharing.
Author:  Lars Stahl [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:08 pm ]
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Thanks a million !!! bliss Lets just hope I dont mess up, really easy to slip with the chisel etc haha.

I am not sure on how I will do the end of the f-board Stephen. I think I will try to make it like the top of the headstock or something that matched some shape on the guitar. On the drumsander I am not going for a beauty haha "as you can see " just something that will do the job." just needs to build the feed-table and install the "up/down thingy" :D .

Also ! here a photo of the logo I will use, it satnds for "Laurence Stahl" :mrgreen: I need to file the it a bit so it becomes smoother i guess, (man that was hard to saw) did probably 6 before this one) its one piece. Do you guys and gals think I can use it or does it seem to ruff on the edges etc ??

Lars.
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Author:  Richard G [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:43 pm ]
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Excellent work Lars! She's a beauty in the making! My eyes aren't the best anymore but I can't see anything a file and sandpaper can't smooth. That's a very classy logo so do whatever it takes to make it work for you!
Author:  Rich Schnee [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:18 pm ]
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Hi Lars,
Both the Guitar and the sander look great.
I just want to say, looking at the drum sander picture; I noticed that your pulley is right up next to the drum. I would recommend that you move it closer to the pillow block bearing. This will reduce the chance of the shaft deflecting due to the weight of the motor pulling down on it.
I look forward to seeing its completion.
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:33 pm ]
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Lars, I really like your work.
And the logo is not only enterprising, but quite attractive.
Take your needle files and smooth those edges as carefully as you can. Every little bump or saw mark will show, so smooth them off. Your design deserves that!

Steve
Author:  SteveSmith [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:33 pm ]
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Lars, it's looking good - I can't wait to see it when it's finished.

Lets just hope I dont mess up, really easy to slip with the chisel etc haha.

Ha - I know just how you feel!
Author:  oli-lgw [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:11 pm ]
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wow Lars, that stripe in the neck is KILLER wow7-eyes
super clean work my friend, can't wait to see more [:Y:]

pizza
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:22 pm ]
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Excellent progress, Lars, and looking mighty good.
Author:  Flori F. [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:21 am ]
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Incredible work Lars!
Author:  LanceK [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:21 pm ]
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Beautiful Lars!

Nothing like jumping in the DEEP end of the pool and starting off your #1 with a
super set of wood! That takes guts! [clap]
Author:  Rob Lak [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:41 pm ]
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Rats! There goes that dang bar again.... I'm hoping to approach that level on my 4th GLO.

Really nice Lars. I have to say i am really impressed by all of you who have built your own jigs and tools.
Author:  Lars Stahl [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:41 pm ]
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Thank you all for all the kind words. The truth is I would not have even considered to start building a guitar (even if it´s always been a small dream of mine ) without all of your help !! I am more than honered to have you guys around me , this is the best course there is, what other course is for free AND with a dussin a master teachest looking over your choulder :D :D [:Y:] [:Y:] [:Y:] .
you thanks you all for being who you are .

Sincerely Lars.
Author:  Sam Price [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:02 pm ]
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Flipping heck Lars, you are one talented person! Stunning, clean work!
Author:  Danny R. Little [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:57 pm ]
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Lars:

Looks great! Nice book match on the back that will jump out with finish. Please post when you'r finished.

Danny R. Little
Author:  Lars Stahl [ Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:46 pm ]
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Thanks Danny thanks Sam :D . I am not sure I am talented but It sure felt good to hear :lol: :lol: .

I will for sure post photos of the finished work.

Lars
Author:  old man [ Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:08 pm ]
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Excellent work, Lars.

That is going to be one fine instrument. I'm impressed.

Ron
Author:  Lars Stahl [ Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:56 pm ]
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Thanks Ron. I see you´re from Arkansas ! I used to work there some years back. in "Texarcana" beautiful place !! was workin on a farm raking hay and breaking horses !!! . best time ever .

Lars.
Author:  Arnt Rian [ Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:49 pm ]
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Jättebra, Lars! Your guitar will look spectacular!

The drum sander looks like it will do its job well, it is actually built pretty much the same as mine. You might want to consider adding some reinforcements to diminish torsional deformation of the frame; the more rigid you can make it, the better. Strategically placed diagonals or plates (plywood, osb, whatever) will all work.
Author:  joel Thompson [ Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:29 pm ]
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well done if thats number one i cany wait to see number 10.

keep up the good work,
Joel.
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