AHG - Dreading it
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AcornHouse
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Rubber bands are cheap, easily put on, and when multiply wrapped, incredibly powerful. If you want to spend a lot then go all the way with mini spring clamps made by Pony.
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She says it looks and feels good.
No flaws says the CEO of Quality ControlShe says it looks and feels good.
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"And the side braces went on, two by two."
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Last of the Summer Side Braces.
Be careful if you tap tune this guitar, it might vibrate itself right out of your hands.
AcornHouse
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I'm glad I went with mahogany instead of spruce for the side braces. I like the contrast with the maple and the matching of the kerfing.
And the main job of the side braces is too stiffen the sides so that the top (and back) have a stable platform. In a more split-prone wood, like Braz. rosewood, it would also help against side cracks, but that's not as much of a concern with maple. (And those cloth side "braces" aren't really doing that much.)
And the main job of the side braces is too stiffen the sides so that the top (and back) have a stable platform. In a more split-prone wood, like Braz. rosewood, it would also help against side cracks, but that's not as much of a concern with maple. (And those cloth side "braces" aren't really doing that much.)
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A new back/top wood: "Cat Butt Adi"Nica needed to give it the butt testbefore she'd sign off on the back.
I cannot scroll by this thread without pausing, in amazement, at Chris's work and his excellent pictures!!
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And smells good!She says it looks and feels good.
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Would maple have been a viable choice for the side braces?
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Possibly, but it's heavier. I've never seen it.
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Beautiful work Chris! I've never played a maple slope shoulder of any variety, but I'd love to try one some time.
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Even unfinished it’s a beautiful thing.
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Today's order of business was getting this block of hog fitted, shaped, and glued.
Anybody figure out why?
Anybody figure out why?
Got me stumped. Is this a lefty guitar? If so, is it an additional support for a separate electronics jack (separate from the endpin, that is)?
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No, and no.
Oh, never mind, I thought we were looing at the tail block. That’s the neck block, right, Chris…. So, strap button support?
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There ya go. Position #3.