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by George K
Sat Jul 02, 2016 12:21 pm
Forum: Shop Enviroment
Topic: Sage advice requested...setting up new shop.
Replies: 7
Views: 14046

Re: Sage advice requested...setting up new shop.

Thanks so much, John and Kevin for the responses. I found this article by J.S. Bogdanovich that had some helpful notes. As I do my research, there seem to be some general themes: http://www.jsbguitars.com/guitar-making-environment/the-shop/ 1) Good lighting. Gotta have a good electrical plan and put...
by George K
Wed Jun 29, 2016 11:24 pm
Forum: Shop Enviroment
Topic: Sage advice requested...setting up new shop.
Replies: 7
Views: 14046

Sage advice requested...setting up new shop.

Finished first kit from KM, turned out great (thanks KM). You can check it out at my build log if you so desire. Ordered second one and can't wait to get started. However, I have relocated from the Hoosier State to faire Eugene, Oregon and have to set up a new shop from ground zero. I have a 20 x 20...
by George K
Wed Jun 29, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: Construction logs
Topic: Zebrawood Venetian Cutaway
Replies: 23
Views: 6215

Re: Zebrawood Venetian Cutaway

Superb work. Going to be lurking to see how it turns out...it's going to an amazing looking guitar.
by George K
Sun May 08, 2016 9:53 pm
Forum: "Shoot the Breeze"
Topic: Fender Sonoran
Replies: 5
Views: 954

Re: Fender Sonoran

I like six on a side, but only on an electric. No acoustic should have them in the interest of symetry.
by George K
Sun May 08, 2016 9:42 pm
Forum: Construction logs
Topic: First Time Building Success Kit OM
Replies: 15
Views: 3888

Re: First Time Building Success Kit OM

Mr. Bagwill, we will be in Eugene, south of town up in the hill. My main squeeze is getting her Masters in Education at Duck University and I will be taking the dog for runs on the beach and looking for guitars to fix. My feeling is that Oregon is awash in fine luthier types to learn from so I looki...
by George K
Sun May 08, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: Construction logs
Topic: First Time Building Success Kit OM
Replies: 15
Views: 3888

Re: First Time Building Success Kit OM

Hey, y'all! Just wrapped up this build. Top finish is shellac, sides and back are General Finishes High Performance. Letting finishes harden significantly, then going to do final touch-up, repair, and general mistake hiding before doing heavy duty buffing. Had a (another) period of pure hysteria whe...
by George K
Sat Mar 12, 2016 10:11 pm
Forum: Construction logs
Topic: First Time Building Success Kit OM
Replies: 15
Views: 3888

Re: First Time Building Success Kit OM

Thanks, John!