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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Back to the Movies
A few posts back I mentioned that the last thing I had to do with the movies was with Nights in Rodanthe. That movie, starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane, came out about 4 years ago. Ms. Lane is portrayed … Continue reading
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Keynote
There are precious few sources for truly well-crafted furniture hardware that I am aware of. The Brusso line has been around for a good while now and they do a nice job with their knife hinges. However, if you want … Continue reading
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Guitar 26 – 4th installment
Some preliminary shaping with plane, spokeshave, and chisel after gluing a few braces to the top. The pattern is based on the standard Martin-style configuration. The last of the braces is glued on. The hole in the brace provides access … Continue reading
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Guitar 26 — 3rd Installment
The rosette has been inlaid into the spruce top: Preparing back braces. This simple router jig dimensions the ends of the braces for easier fitting into the lining pockets and creates initial shaping. I curve the bottom sides by hand … Continue reading
Guitar 26 — Second Installment
The guitar is progressing again. The heel block has been shaped and glued in place: Add on the tail block and start with the lining: Last strip of lining gets glued on: Onto the rosette. I’m making this one from … Continue reading
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Making and Mastering Wood Planes — the movie
No, I am not going Hollywood again (last time I had something to do with the movies it was actually in Wilmington, NC for Nights in Rodanthe). This time I am shooting in my own shop. I spent the last … Continue reading
Dovetailed box with Mr. Murchison
I spent the last of several very enjoyable and productive days instructing Mr. Edward Murchison of Lillington, NC. In a previous workshop he made the persimmon smoothing plane that he is putting to good use here trimming up the top … Continue reading
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