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Post by francis on Sept 2, 2017 15:45:20 GMT
Well we've moved  after quite a few false starts we are now in the postal district of HR2, 6 ish miles SW of Hereford. So I've finally got going on the east indian rosewood parlour. Here's a few pic's: TBC      Simple BW herringbone ring with WBW line rings for a rosette. The back will have a dovetail pattern across the centre line (currently working on the routing templates for these). |
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Post by ocarolan on Sept 2, 2017 17:46:27 GMT
Good to see you loofering away again Francis!
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Post by leoroberts on Sept 2, 2017 19:14:30 GMT
Glad the move is complete  Now, crack on, lad... |
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Post by francis on Sept 3, 2017 7:18:11 GMT
Glad the move is complete Now, crack on, lad... Yes Sir  |
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Post by R the F on Sept 4, 2017 10:06:10 GMT
Sorry, Francis, but shouldn't you be helping to sort out the new house rather than hiding away in your shed?!! Glad the move has finally come off and I imagine that puts you in the Wye Valley. Very nice. (Ah, no. I think I've got my east mixed up with my west; still, very nice, I'm sure). As for the build... I think that should take second place at the moment - but it looks nice.
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Post by earthbalm on Sept 4, 2017 11:10:17 GMT
Good news Francis. I'll have to work on getting the timber to you! |
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Post by francis on Sept 4, 2017 15:58:41 GMT
Sorry, Francis, but shouldn't you be helping to sort out the new house rather than hiding away in your shed?!! Glad the move has finally come off and I imagine that puts you in the Wye Valley. Very nice. (Ah, no. I think I've got my east mixed up with my west; still, very nice, I'm sure). As for the build... I think that should take second place at the moment - but it looks nice. If I don't hide away in the workshop I might be given a paint brush  Besides we agreed that because of the delays in the move and this guitar being promised (like now!) the guitar would take priority plus we also decided that some areas of the house needed living in first so we can make a more informed decision as to alterations/additions. Made this mistake last time rushing in to 'upgrading' areas that could have been left well alone, and leaving areas that required upgrading later... TBC... |
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Post by R the F on Sept 4, 2017 18:20:59 GMT
Well, you've convinced me... and best wishes for the build.
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Post by francis on Sept 16, 2017 5:36:32 GMT
Couple more images: Finally managed to get some work done on the back of this guitar. Having lost the electrics in the workshop for a week it's been quite frustrating.   |
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Post by earthbalm on Sept 16, 2017 7:16:27 GMT
Couple more images: Finally managed to get some work done on the back of this guitar. Having lost the electrics in the workshop for a week it's been quite frustrating. Very nice indeed. Looking forward to watching how the build progresses! |
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Post by R the F on Sept 16, 2017 9:31:25 GMT
Often wondered why my joints fall apart; now I see it - I need dovetails! Great work, Francis, though probably a little nerve-racking! (To be very boring for a moment; did you know that the same technique is used underneath a table-top where two boards have pulled apart over time? Nice to see it on show for a change.)
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Post by R the F on Sept 16, 2017 9:43:48 GMT
Having lost the electrics in the workshop for a week it's been quite frustrating. I thought you only built acoustics. |
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Post by geddarby on Sept 16, 2017 21:57:05 GMT
@francis Just give me the guitar when it is finished and it wont clutter up the new house.
Brownie points for you from Mrs. F.
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Post by earthbalm on Sept 17, 2017 8:31:44 GMT
@francis Just give me the guitar when it is finished and it wont clutter up the new house. Brownie points for you from Mrs. F. Nice try geddarby but I suspect that there'll be a long queue with similar offers. |
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Post by francis on Sept 17, 2017 11:19:27 GMT
@francis Just give me the guitar when it is finished and it wont clutter up the new house. Brownie points for you from Mrs. F. Nice try geddarby but I suspect that there'll be a long queue with similar offers. Sorry guy's this is a commission job so once finished it already has a good home. You'll just have to wait for the next one... |
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after quite a few false starts we are now in the postal district of HR2, 6 ish miles SW of Hereford.
Now, crack on, lad...
Jo whoever he is.
