Ken lost his house, his shop and all his tools. He had only 15 minutes notice to leave. So sad to see 50 plus years of tools gone in an instant. Some of his tools came from his Grandfather. There...
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Ken lost his house, his shop and all his tools. He had only 15 minutes notice to leave. So sad to see 50 plus years of tools gone in an instant. Some of his tools came from his Grandfather. There...
I don't even know where to start. I've bought a lot of instruments, too many, but have never been a horse trader. I have a Gibson K-1, SN 47184, 1918, all original with a new hardshell case. I...
Jake shamed me badly the first time I jammed with him, playing things I would never be able to do. He was 8.
Seems I have no problem with intonation, a few hours of scales and play a few fiddle tunes I was okay with that, it's the damn bow that's the problem, it doesn't do what I want, ever, i"m sticking...
A few years ago I got to see Danny play with the Grasscals at Strevenson, Washington. After burning the house down on stage for a couple of hour, Danny was gracious enough to hang out with a bunch...
Me playing last Saturday night in Mt. Angel, Oregon.
I did a campfire kit in 4 days and an F-5 Stewmac kit in only 7 months. A month each on the top and the back. I may be old, but I'm slow.
That's just beautiful, Skip. Thanks for your encouragement, makes me want to keep at it. My #2 was much better than #1. When I get to #32 I hope I'm half as good as that.
Now that's purty right there. I've always admired your work, Andrew.
Very nice work Darren. I, too, got much help from the folks on this list. I really appreciate it.
Yes, dad got a little misty eyed. I'm a little proud of the mandolin, but more of my son, he's a good one.
I gave the mandolin to my son today, he was thrilled but not as thrilled as I was. It sounded great, the kid can pick a little.
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Very nice job Mark. I've just finished my second kit and would like to do one from scratch, but the neck joint and the fingerboard are a little worrysome.
Okay, the psyco cello was a project for a troubled youth group in our area. It was donated for them to paint and was raffled off at some function that my wife bought tickets for, being a good...
It's a gift for my son, Chad, to replace the IV kit I made for him last year. It had some problems. This one is much better, sounds great and looks pretty good I think. It's a steep learning curve...
I've been working on this steady since July. Should be ready by Christmas Morning
Not yet, besides, he's too old to see anything anymore. This kit was a gift from my Dad, Ken.
I can still cut them down more. I went by the book 7/16" on the bass side and 3/8" on the treble side. How much more, I've got knives, planes and sandpaper.
Okay, so this is what I did.
Thanks John, that's good enough for me.
I've searched this forum and can't find this question addressed.
I have the Siminoff book and the Stew Mac, Don MacRostie plans for an F-5. While there are some minor differences, one stands...
I've started my second kit, this time a Stewmac kit. 9 hours today on the back, I may be old, but I'm slow.
Okay, after 10 days with the Emasco plane, it's plane to me that the Ibex planes are better. The Emasco plane is flatter than the ibex, tends to dig in and gouge more easily. They are well made and...
I've searched this forum and can't find any mention of these planes available form IV.
I got a 12mm two days ago and so far I'm thrilled with it. Holds and edge better than the IBEX, is much easier...
Thanks Dave, I'll be sure and tell him.