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by John Ficken
Wed Dec 02, 2015 1:26 pm
Forum: Construction logs
Topic: Cocobolo 00 12 fret steel string
Replies: 24
Views: 2525

Re: Cocobolo 00 12 fret steel string

Looking good! The fret markers are cool, and your logo even better!

Cam clamps....yes...I need about 8 million of those.,,,lol!
by John Ficken
Wed Dec 02, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Construction logs
Topic: It starts today.
Replies: 39
Views: 4124

Re: It starts today.

Right behind you, Brad! 2016 is the year I do this, so guys like you are my inspiration. Great photo log; keep it up!
by John Ficken
Sun Nov 29, 2015 11:58 pm
Forum: Construction logs
Topic: Cocobolo 00 12 fret steel string
Replies: 24
Views: 2525

Re: Cocobolo 00 12 fret steel string

Such fun to watch it all come together. ....great photos! One quick question: how did you attach the neck? Did you pin it in, or is it a dovetail joint?
by John Ficken
Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:23 am
Forum: Putting it all together
Topic: Using a mould vs. "Free Assembly"
Replies: 7
Views: 3288

Re: Using a mould vs. "Free Assembly"

Thanks all for your responses! I have downloaded and am reading Ken's kit guitar instructions, and I feel back on level ground again. I'm saving my pennies for the "Success Kit" and I'll build however many it takes to learn this amazing craft. The goal is to be able to scratch build my own...
by John Ficken
Fri Nov 27, 2015 6:36 pm
Forum: Hand Tools
Topic: Restoring hand planes
Replies: 19
Views: 3293

Re: Restoring hand planes

Ok....now, THAT's cool! And as a guy who is in the market...well, you've given me reason to hit our local sales out here!
by John Ficken
Fri Nov 27, 2015 6:18 pm
Forum: Putting it all together
Topic: Using a mould vs. "Free Assembly"
Replies: 7
Views: 3288

Using a mould vs. "Free Assembly"

Hi, all...first post here, and as you can see, I haven't even begun and I'm confused! I had been given to understand that using a mould around the body as you build it is crucial. Today, reading my new copy of the Cumpanio and Natelson book, I find they eschew a mould, in favor of what they call &qu...