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Hey thanks Grant, Glad to have a little back-up here. Yeah, I was thinking later that night about the "always use sharp blades away from the body" rule, and was thinking, what about drawknives, which I also use a lot. Also, my brother worked for the railroad several years on the bridge cre...

Hey Todd,

Welcome to the community! And thanks for that web link. Sounds like that book will open up the history of a great guitar. Can't wait to read it.

Thanks,
Joe

My long-winded apology, and excuse. :D I know, I know, thanks for the concern guys! See what happens when you try to do that fancy photography like Eric and Waddy are doing? First you realize you got to start dressing better in the shop. Stained and torn t-shirts just aren't photogenic, and then peo...

Looking good Raymond,

What a treat for Daddy's little girl! Very special.

Joe

Sure looks nice Raymond, And now you're working on your second commission? Way to go! That's a nice looking body shape, I haven't done a cutaway yet. And I love Brian's suggestion, to get them to review it on Harmony Central. I know I always go there to check out stuff (brands) I don't know about. Joe

Continuing on. http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n377/sustaireblues/IMG_0704.jpg Bent sides glued up with neck and tail blocks. Last time, first time I built on a building board I attached the top to the sides by breaking up kerfing pieces and gluing them in by hand, tentalone style. This time I de...

Wow Raymond,

That is rough! Shows you have heart though, keeping on, and sharing your setbacks with us as well as your successes.
Good to see that the first side repaired so well. Overcoming these obstacles seem to be what building is all about. The creative recovery.

Thanks,
Joe

Thanks Eben and Dennis,

Good feedback drives me on!

Joe