Here are my goals from last year:
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1) Bring my shop to an operation level (almost there!)
Have brought my shop to an operational level but it is still far from fully functional and efficient, I have started to realize this is a long process and you have to look closely at how you go about your work and how the physical layout of your workspace can compliment your processes. I have also found that what works great in a shop for guitar work can of course be very inefficient for other types of work and it is a real challenge to create a workspace that is compatible to all different types of woodworking.
2) Finish building my first acoustic, EIR/Cedar SJ size (started a little while ago).
This has been the slowest going project I have ever experienced. I have hardly come very far from where I was when I wrote this in regards to my actual first acoustic guitars construction, but on a more positive note I feel my knowledge of the instrument and understanding of the different processes has increased tenfold, and credit this mostly to the OLF and other lutherie forums on the web.
3) Buy an HVPL system and learn how to finish with KTM-SV.
No progress here, except deciding to try and spray nitro instead when the time comes.
4) Setup a dust collection system (very important!).
Completed, except for a couple runs of ducting. I must say this has improved the quality of my workspace more than anything else.
5) Build my second electric (tele style, probably quilted maple on ash or mahogany).
Completed, a fanned fret telecaster
6) Work construction this summer (im a student) and buy a new tablesaw and drill press.
Bought a nice Steel City drill press which I am very happy with, still undecided on a table saw and currently borrowing one from a friend for the winter. TS are indeed very very handy in the shop.
7) Finish two more acoustics before 2011 (I am hoping to do a Dred and another SJ)
HAH, YA RITE!
8) Learn more about advanced techniques like Chladni tuning, deflection testing, etc.
Have started deflection testing, which is proving to be interesting.
Have brought my shop to an operational level but it is still far from fully functional and efficient, I have started to realize this is a long process and you have to look closely at how you go about your work and how the physical layout of your workspace can compliment your processes. I have also found that what works great in a shop for guitar work can of course be very inefficient for other types of work and it is a real challenge to create a workspace that is compatible to all different types of woodworking.
2) Finish building my first acoustic, EIR/Cedar SJ size (started a little while ago).
This has been the slowest going project I have ever experienced. I have hardly come very far from where I was when I wrote this in regards to my actual first acoustic guitars construction, but on a more positive note I feel my knowledge of the instrument and understanding of the different processes has increased tenfold, and credit this mostly to the OLF and other lutherie forums on the web.
3) Buy an HVPL system and learn how to finish with KTM-SV.
No progress here, except deciding to try and spray nitro instead when the time comes.
4) Setup a dust collection system (very important!).
Completed, except for a couple runs of ducting. I must say this has improved the quality of my workspace more than anything else.
5) Build my second electric (tele style, probably quilted maple on ash or mahogany).
Completed, a fanned fret telecaster
6) Work construction this summer (im a student) and buy a new tablesaw and drill press.
Bought a nice Steel City drill press which I am very happy with, still undecided on a table saw and currently borrowing one from a friend for the winter. TS are indeed very very handy in the shop.
7) Finish two more acoustics before 2011 (I am hoping to do a Dred and another SJ)
HAH, YA RITE!
8) Learn more about advanced techniques like Chladni tuning, deflection testing, etc.
Have started deflection testing, which is proving to be interesting.
My goals for 2011:
1) Finally finish building my first acoustic guitar
2) Part of #1, to set up a spray system and possibly some sort of booth, and learn to spray nitro
3) Better my shop space and make it more efficient, including altering layout, benches, storage, electrical and lighting
4) Improve my resawing abilities and setup
5) Improve my sharpening abilities and setup. Move from scary sharp to stones
6) Build third and maybe fourth electric and try to sell these
7) Continue with acoustics, and maybe a classical
8) If I somehow find the time to do everything else and feeling up for a challenge, would love to try my hand at a violin, but this is unlikely. More of a goal for the future in general.
9) As always, increase my knowledge of this craft
Good luck to everyone with their goals!
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I will build a guitar for a major Singer/Songwriter. Probably a L-00 with pickup. She will get the guitar on her fall 2011 tour in Europe and play it on stage. 
moment. You know the kind - route the binding a 1/16th inch too deep, drop a chisel on the top, etc.
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