I heard this as well but the wood I had was over 40 years old and well dried. It was very hard though. 

@rocknroller912

The problem is that Mark has magic pencils - he draws a line and it looks brilliant, the curves work and his lines are smooth, mine all wobble around.........

The problem is that Mark has magic pencils

Yes - they all disappear just when you need them!!

They hide - sometimes to avoid being used by anyone apart from Mark......

Also if a live stream is running smoothly....... ? 

The problem is that Mark has magic pencils

They’re technically known as “guitar maker’s pencils*”.  To be used by “guitar maker’s hands”, under the guidance of “guitar maker’s eye”.

*other guitar maker’s drawing implements are available.

@frocesterbill

there is an easy way and I think Mark mentioned it in one of the live videos. French curves are a set of 3 plastic templates which have just about every curve and oval that you would need. Only one side is really needed around a centre line so you don't have to worry about getting both sides the same. I got my set in W H Smith about 30  years ago and still use them. Probably available on Amazon. I've also used tin cans and all sorts of stuff to form custom purfling, you just have to think outside the normal.

@markbailey

always check behind the ear it's the most likely place

One of the great losses to my working practices now that I wear glasses most of the time is that I have lost the ability to stick a pencil behind my ear! Maybe I need to patent a magnetic pencil holding device that will stick one to the arm of my specs! Happy to take orders!

@darrenking

One of the great losses to my working practices now that I wear glasses most of the time is that I have lost the ability to stick a pencil behind my ear! Maybe I need to patent a magnetic pencil holding device that will stick one to the arm of my specs! Happy to take orders!

What's wrong with just sticking the pencil up your nose?

Like I do.

I love how forgiving walnut is to work with.

I love how forgiving walnut is to work with.

I love the colours and grain patterns that you can find.  I've seen almost pink through to dark brown.

I've got a few bits of walnut in the workshop ... just need to build some more guitars!

Long term plan - Me and my girlfriend just bought a piece of land in in the countryside here in  Switzerland.  On it there are 6 trees 3 cherries , 2 apples and 1 chestnut (the edible kind). sadly they need to go because they sit where the house is projected to be. 

Today the company that had to take care for the 1st stage of the construction have to come and cut them down. I will make some pictures later the weekend. I was wondering - fruit trees I heard are good idea to use for guitar making. My question is more for the Chestnut- Is it suitable for something? anyone dealt with such material before? 

sadly they need to go because they sit where the house is projected to be

Don't forget to build a decent sized workshop too, alongside the house.

Work out how big a workshop you might ever need, with all the tools that you can think of.

Then double that size, and build it!

Hi

  Yes, I have seen Chestnut on Guitars, dulcimer sand ukekeles. They tend to have wormy holes which is part of the charm. You can play with epoxy resin to fill it in. Looks like you got yourself a bounty of lumber. Happy squaring off those timbers. 

Clinton

@tv1010101 the workshop and the recording / rehearsals room are next to each other. Plus I am talking to a neighbor who's father is too old to run the carpenter workshop.

@clinton the wood was just cut. It's long way from usable. Next year I will be looking plans to make a small kiln dryer.

@tv1010101 the workshop and the recording / rehearsals room are next to each other. Plus I am talking to a neighbor who's father is too old to run the carpenter workshop.

@clinton the wood was just cut. It's long way from usable. Next year I will be looking plans to make a small kiln dryer.

I’ve heard Cherry is a good tone wood...

A bit on the heavy side but I think it would make great guitars. When it’s moisture ready chuck come my way and I’ll bring test it out for you @petersoyanov ? 

I’ve heard Cherry is a good tone wood.

I've used Cherry on a build (or two, quite possibly) and think I've still got the remains of a plank somewhere.

It ages really nicely.  The grain and colours seem to pop more as they age.  I used a plain oil finish rather than staining/colouring.

@david-johnson09

Here they are. 

Do you think I need to put something underneath the trunks so they aren't directly on the ground. They will stay there during the winter.