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Thursday, January 22, 2009

First bookmatch, second neck

I've had some issues with the old mahogany wood, which is brittle and
rather unpredictable. So I chose to glue top and back halves a bit
thicker than last time, and will take them down to proper thickness
when I get the drum sander running.

And the three-piece necks have been glued. I'm sure I'll have to add
'ears' so the headstocks won't be excactly as mine.

Thanks for looking, hope you've noticed my attempt at labeling the
posts!

Monday, January 19, 2009

Thickness sander

Hey, I said it would be good for a few laughs! But I think it will be
fine. Looking for a motor, but I will try it out with an old power
drill. Shop vac is sorted so at least that bit should be alright.

Wood finally (sort of...) resawn!

So I need a small bandsaw at home. It's become obvious. But anyway,
here's sides, tops, backs and necks for my dear friends Robert Hultman
and Ronald (Skullbone)! Next is some planing or sanding. I'll sand if
I manage to build my thickness sander. Will post about that very soon.