Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Thank you, thank you, thank you, ladies and gentlemen. You're too kind. Photos, as we all know, can be deceiving. My finish isn't quite as nice as it appears, but it isn't bad and it is improving with each build, which is what it's all about. Craig, here's what I do: For the neck, I use no filler an...

Thank you all, fellows. It's nice to see all those clapping hands. (and the Sergeicons, Hesh) Steve, you're welcome to come to my class. I teach honors algebra II, but if all goes well, one more year will be it. It will be my 40th year. Man I've been in school since I was 6 years old. :? Craig, the ...

Thanks, guys. I'm glad to be finished with this lot. Three at a time is too much when there is a deadline (graduation). Allen, the cutaways came out really nice, but it was a lot of work cause I had to build a new bending form and make an insert for my OM mold. I won't do another, though, unless it ...

Well, the photos aren't very good, but here's what I've been up to for the past 8 months. Nearly twin OM cutaways of EIR with German spruce tops and curly maple binding. One neck is mahogany with two strips of walnut but it doesn't show up in the photo. The other neck is walnut with a wide strip of ...

Yeah, I like that a lot. Great job.

Ron

Hey, Waddy

I like the avatar!!

Ron

Welcome, Pat. Hanging out with this crowd is a lot like the early days of the OLF. Still small enough to be a fraternity (and an occasional, much welcome, gal). It is growing quite rapidly, though. (and these guys don't hold the reins too tight!)

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A good jury might accept a self defense plea.

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Really nice!! That inlay is really clean in that light colored headstock. Great job.

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Very nice, Taffy. I also like the FB end treatment, and I love the backstrip.

Sure can't tell that you were frustrated with it. Nice job.

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Those are some fine looking bricks, Hesh. I don't use them (yet), but I do also use dumb bells and free weight plates.

Ron

Hesh1956 wrote:What a beauty Robbie bro!

What, no "Poly" finish on this cracker?

Great guitar Robbie!!!

Good one Hesh!!

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That's really hilarious!!

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Yup, what Graham says. All my nuts are on the flat part.

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I like that, Robbie. Great job. Are the blue and red from the dyed maple veneers from LMI?

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Yup, another fine looking instrument. I like that squatty look.

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What Steve K. said.

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I've worried about him (his health) a lot lately, too. I've got the Clapton book now and it has the Craig Lawrence bookmark with it, so I'm often thinking of him. Craig was the first person to respond to my first post back on the OLF, in the good old days, so I have a special connection with him. Ho...

This is what I wish I'd had a year ago. The George Bush toilet brush:




Might be the best idea of the century.

Ron

Up to your usual level of excellence and elegance, Steve!!! That's a fine looking piece of work. Love the top.

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Another winner, Hesh!! Fine looking instrument and that finish IS great. It's also great to see you posting again.

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Lance said he was taking a break and building and attending a couple of building classes. He'll be back.

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Beautiful, Bob. Clamping those sides to dry must have been a bear.

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Good to have you back in the shop, Martin. I like the neck shape on that one. Lots of room to noodle around.

Ron