I think I have to "up-grade" my membership. The community is humbling. My hand woodwork and inlay and other router skills are actually quite good even after so many years away, but I sure have forgotten one hell of a lot.
Always interesting! Thx Ian and Michael! I’ve got to say that changing careers into luthiery mid-life is something I did. Hopefully not irresponsibly, I’m glad I did. It’s worked out great, and in many ways it saved my body and mind. Just sayin....
As I said; "humbling." I have ne innate artistic gift. About the only place it might show is in inlay work. Unlike this gentleman, I have no innate artistic gift. Back in 1969-70 we had Sloane and that was it. I am a traditionalist, and only enjoy building slope shoulder dreadnoughts or the D-28. I like 12 frets to the body because of my very old hands, beaten to death by other crazy obsessions. After retiring from trial practice ( defending the poor) I was able to put together a very well equipped shop. I hope to now get it moved into this new house, but the power is very limited. I am fortunate to have a very simple but good over-arm router table setup with an under router as part of the assembly. As for electrics, I had to change to them because my previous house had uncontrollable humidity and I could better manage the thicker woods. I became comfortable with them, even doing the electronic components. Now, Since I can have a preference, I will repair electric guitars, but build acoustics. Wish me good fortune.
Awesome interview! Thanks Michael, thanks Ian!
Loved it. Can’t wait for the podcast!
Michael used a silver tip epoxy for a pore fill. Is there anyway to find out which one? and where gets it from?
I think I have to "up-grade" my membership. The community is humbling. My hand woodwork and inlay and other router skills are actually quite good even after so many years away, but I sure have forgotten one hell of a lot.
Always interesting! Thx Ian and Michael! I’ve got to say that changing careers into luthiery mid-life is something I did. Hopefully not irresponsibly, I’m glad I did. It’s worked out great, and in many ways it saved my body and mind. Just sayin....
As I said; "humbling." I have ne innate artistic gift. About the only place it might show is in inlay work. Unlike this gentleman, I have no innate artistic gift. Back in 1969-70 we had Sloane and that was it. I am a traditionalist, and only enjoy building slope shoulder dreadnoughts or the D-28. I like 12 frets to the body because of my very old hands, beaten to death by other crazy obsessions. After retiring from trial practice ( defending the poor) I was able to put together a very well equipped shop. I hope to now get it moved into this new house, but the power is very limited. I am fortunate to have a very simple but good over-arm router table setup with an under router as part of the assembly. As for electrics, I had to change to them because my previous house had uncontrollable humidity and I could better manage the thicker woods. I became comfortable with them, even doing the electronic components. Now, Since I can have a preference, I will repair electric guitars, but build acoustics. Wish me good fortune.