tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post6023992817396022602..comments2023-10-22T07:22:05.246-05:00Comments on Benchcrafted: A Case For Sharp ToolsFr. John Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519809196699037726noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-80876117029779141202015-01-01T13:10:39.252-06:002015-01-01T13:10:39.252-06:00Yes, its macassar.Yes, its macassar.Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-85578164527693853352014-12-30T12:14:04.573-06:002014-12-30T12:14:04.573-06:00Thank you my friend. My order will be on its way ...Thank you my friend. My order will be on its way momentarily.<br /><br />MichaelMichael Rogenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13345720262358025893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-84798832680628211142014-12-30T10:09:36.477-06:002014-12-30T10:09:36.477-06:00Like Jameel, I took a foray into instrument buildi...Like Jameel, I took a foray into instrument building as a way to branch out on my woodworking. I started with a Mandolin kit from Stewmac and graduated to 6-string acoustics from scratch, to the ultimate luthier challenge - an archtop guitar. While I do not build instruments much anymore, it has taken my attention to detail to another level - one MUST be on the right side of the millimetre when building a guitar. <br /><br />I would tell anyone out there, a 6-string from a kit is within your ability and it will most certainly take your woodworking to another level - go for it!<br /><br />Richard Wilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00174534486190999877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-84745427025802815692014-12-30T09:53:41.850-06:002014-12-30T09:53:41.850-06:00Jameel,
Do I see Macassar and Holly in that cross ...Jameel,<br />Do I see Macassar and Holly in that cross grain banding? It's beautiful! <br />Jonjonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848213683071117607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-43251002025389123422014-12-30T08:50:20.918-06:002014-12-30T08:50:20.918-06:00Yep, we've got kits in stock.Yep, we've got kits in stock.Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-73236220193643498862014-12-30T03:57:16.687-06:002014-12-30T03:57:16.687-06:00I totally agree, stepping out of your comfort zone...I totally agree, stepping out of your comfort zone once is a while is what makes you learn. Then you have more options available to you for your other projects,Andy from Workshopshedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385933703023942501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-91909956300480076392014-12-29T23:06:42.463-06:002014-12-29T23:06:42.463-06:00Jumping into stringed instruments with a guitar ca...Jumping into stringed instruments with a guitar can be rather daunting. A lap dulcimer makes for a simpler foray and one can be made from scratch and some basic hardware. 4 strings before 6.Potomackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047837559244141708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-44403892456639153322014-12-29T20:20:57.796-06:002014-12-29T20:20:57.796-06:00Hi Jameel,
I like what you have to say here not on...Hi Jameel,<br />I like what you have to say here not only about sharpness but stepping back and trying something else. Something out of your comfort zone as you say, I think it makes a whole lot of sense to try new things. A guitar always seemed way out of all of my zones! So it'll be the perfect project for me to try.<br />I'm guessing the link to LMI,I is the place to go. Thanks for this Jameel. BTW, are there any Miter Jack kits still available?Michael Rogenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13345720262358025893noreply@blogger.com