Let's start from fresh. I rubbed a couple shellac sessions on the soundboard of my 9th, and I am carving the headstock of #10. I was also thinking about using some green on my next guitar, for a change
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| Author: | Alexandru Marian [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Let's start from fresh. I rubbed a couple shellac sessions on the soundboard of my 9th, and I am carving the headstock of #10. I was also thinking about using some green on my next guitar, for a change
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| Author: | Mike Lindstrom [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 7:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Woodworking show is in Denver this weekend, so I will be taking a break from my coughing and fever to go give money to some stranger, probably in a Lee Valley apron. Then fever permitting, I'm going to start the finish on my nephew's parlor. Probably Tru0il. And is that third picture your headstock? My eyes were convinced that was some sort of coving and I could not for the life of me figure out what it was. Mike |
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| Author: | Alexandru Marian [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 7:14 am ] |
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Yeah, it has this spiky attitude to it...I start by chiseling out the headplate then the core but stop at the backplate to avoid tearouts. When I'm almost done I turn it around and carve off the back too. i guess most ppl do this with a coping saw but I just love playing with chisels. |
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| Author: | ChuckG [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 8:24 am ] |
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I'll be carving the neck on my latest build - a Mahogany/Sitka Deradnought. I'm "documenting" this build on my Facebook page because many of my Facebook friends are guitar players and are surprised at what goes into building an acoustic guitar. It's kind of fun because I've never really sat down and described in words what I do on each operation of the building process. While doing so, I've actually thought of a better way to do several small things so I guess it's a good exercise. Makes me think about each step. Cheers, Chuck |
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| Author: | woody b [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
I finally finished making my varnish finishing DVD so instead of sitting at a computer I actually get to go back out in my shop. I'm starting a Carpathian Spruce/ Osage Orange 12 fret Slope D, doing some repair work on a banjo, and completing a Cedar/Rosewood W body. |
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
I glued the top and back onto one of my latest two builds, and hope to get the second guitars box closed next week.    Fred |
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| Author: | Mike Lindstrom [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Fillipo - That's really cool. I hope you'll show us how it turns out. And though I've never met him, my years of lurking here make me think Todd Stock knows a lot about a lot of things. Fred - looking good. Are those locating pins in your top? I'd been thinking about trying to put pins outside the mod some how. That's a much simpler idea. Mike |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Filippo : Nice looking project....! Krenov was one of the best...!!!! Not sure if you know but he published at least 3 books which are good reads plus lots of tips and philosophy. Tom |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 11:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
I got a bit more done on the rosewood/red spruce Grand Concert. It's just about ready for pore fill and lacquer ! Attachment: PB170057 (299 x 400).jpg Attachment: PB170058 (299 x 400).jpg Attachment: PB170059 (299 x 400).jpg Attachment: PB170060 (400 x 299).jpg
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| Author: | patmguitars [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Hey everyone Composite top with Pau Ferro back and sides. FP top with EM6000 for the rest. This is my second try with my new spray settup (I used to brush on the EM6000) and I am very pleased with the results. The client is a very small woman who is only about 4' 11" tall, so I made this guitar about 10% smaller, with a 640mm scale. It's not the first time that I do this but every time I am pleasently surprise that there is little or no noticeable effect on volume for a shorter scale guitar. Cheers Pat |
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| Author: | Doug Powdrell [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 12:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Finishing up a batch of honduran rosewood bridges.... |
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| Author: | douglas ingram [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 1:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Finally, I get to make a contribution to these threads! The canoe shop is set up for guitar building, legitimately, these days, as I work on my first commissioned guitar. This is build #13 for me: Lutz topped, curly maple, classical, with tornavoz, based upon Torres FE19. I tapered the body yesterday and am getting set up to do the back lining. Once this build is a little further along I have my wife's 250 year old 'cello to do some repair work on, gotta get a move on with making her viola da gamba. I've been collecting material for a Mahogany-Lutz L-00. I have the sides bent and most of the materials together. I feel a need to have a steel string around for friends who come over and insist on playing my nylon string guitars with picks! I also just received my very first set of EIR! I plan on doing a spruce/rosewood FE19 as my next classical build. Maybe then I'll see what the fuss is all about as I've never built with rosewood before. |
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| Author: | JoeUlman [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Started finishing first. After 2 FP sessions: Attachment: IMG_1416 fp session2.jpg Also started making a couple bridges from EIR: Attachment: IMG_1421.bridge fabrication1.jpg Joe |
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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Hmmm ... I can't get the pictures in this post to appear in the right places ... ![[uncle]](./images/smilies/surrenderflagqv6.gif "Uncle") Well, the furniture project that has kept me busy since our return from Spain is finally done. A cakewalk compared to Filippo's Krenov cabinet, but still all consuming given how much time I have to devote to the shop. Attachment: entertain.jpg So finally it is back to guitars. Let's see, where were we - ah, yes, a Romanillos style guitar, using a Bogdonovich style mold. Cedar (client made me do it) and Indian Rosewood. Gosh, this picture looks strangely like where I was in December 2009  Attachment: wherewasi.jpg So what's next? As hinted in the fish glue thread, dentalones. (Was that really an improvement over furniture?) Attachment: ohno.jpg
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| Author: | douglas ingram [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 3:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Filippo Morelli wrote: Ok … first off … very nice classical, but Doug where are the canoe photos?! Filippo Here! This canoe was SO beat up when it came in I was shaking my head and thinking that I didn't want to take it on because it would be such an expensive repair that I feared the client wouldn't go for. Well, they did. Its all trim and paint, now, easy-peasy! I've got a Rangeley/Whitehall rowboat hybrid to build in the New Year, so stay tuned! |
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| Author: | JoeUlman [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Quote: Joe … can we see a few more photos of your Hauser? It's looking good from what I can tell. How are you feeling about the neck angle and all of that? Filippo Filippo, I don’t really have any other good pics at this time but I will certainly post some when it’s finished. The neck angle and relief seem to be right on spec after installing the frets. Thanks for asking. Joe |
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| Author: | the Padma [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Well me didn't bake it in me shop, but this is what me baked this weekend. Everybody in the family gets their own small (4x6) Xmas Cake. Yay This is the art work that goes on top of the little aluminum cake trays.  blessings dud Padma |
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| Author: | Tim L [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
I haven't posted or had much of a chance to work on guitars over the last 3 months as all of my spare time has been consumed re-doing my sailboat. Just about finished mounting all the rigging. Attachment: DEKREPW.jpg Attachment: HULL#1.jpg Attachment: NEWHULLW.jpg Attachment: TSIDESW.jpg
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| Author: | valleyofelah [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
I just finished up with a little circle cutting jig and router base. I can finally get some rosettes cut that have been waiting too long. Nice work everyone. It seems we have some great guitar builders and furniture makers in here. I just love Krenov style pieces. I saw that article a while back and started designing a guitar cabinet based on his style. I wish I'd just take some time and build it. I'd love to see some photos of it finished Filippo. |
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| Author: | Tim L [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Now that the rains are starting to come through I have come back into the shop and am prepping 1 body to shoot laquer on the back and sides, and making a fixture to bind the fretboard. The Sinker/Koa sits in wait. I'll finish that one as the laquer cures on the first. Attachment: _008_W.jpg Attachment: 2TOPW.jpg Attachment: 2BACKW.jpg Attachment: BUTZW.jpg
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| Author: | Bobby M [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Chris, congrats on the new job but sorry to see you leave SC! Well I joined the back on #3 and installed the kerfing to the rims. The more I use fish glue the more I like it! While waiting on the glue to set I started work on my bandsaw table. When I first got the saw, a couple neighbors set sweaty beverage cans on the table and then it rained while I was out of town. The saw sits in the shop/garage and when the door opened water dripped onto the table. I was sick when I came home to find rust and water marks on the new saw. So today I resolved to remove the rust and stains. Liberally coated the table in WD-40, got a scotchbrite kitchen pad and my ROS out and went at it. Took me about an hour but what a difference! Next I'll wipe it down with distilled vinegar to remove any residual rust and the WD-40 then when dry coat with some paste wax to prevent this from happening again. Attachment: IMG_0332.jpg Attachment: IMG_0329.jpg Attachment: IMG_0330.jpg Attachment: IMG_0331.jpg
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| Author: | Rod True [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 8:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Lookin good everyone. Mr. Anderson (he says in his best Agent Smith voice), nice to see you getting closer on that GC I wasn't happy with the headstock on this one so I refinished it. 
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| Author: | Darrel Friesen [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
This is the archtop bass I put up a couple of weeks ago. Still have to wire the floating humbucker and do some set-up. The thumb rest is just stuck on with some doublestick until I let my bud decide whether he wants it. I took a few pics with one of my 17" archtops to give an idea of how big this thing is  Attachment: IMG_0883 front all.jpg Attachment: IMG_0885 back all.jpg Attachment: IMG_0889 side left.jpg Attachment: IMG_0890 side right.jpg Attachment: IMG_0896 both all.jpg Attachment: IMG_0908 both back all.jpg Attachment: IMG_0910 upstairs front.jpg Attachment: IMG_0901 front both.jpg
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| Author: | cwood8656 [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
I'm working on my commission Honduras Rosewood build and my spec Honduras Mahogany dred build. Both guitars are coming along well. OM:   Dread:   
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What's happening in your shop wknd, 20-21 Nov |
Lots of gorgeous work!!! Here is my contribution: a new OM size, myrtle, bearclaw spruce, something dark from the cutoff bin, maybe wenge for the heel cap, tail wedge and back strip, and cocobolo - ready for the bridge. Joe White finish buffed out today. |
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