@eddie6string
I didn’t know there is another instrument museum. I used to go to Bicester with work and always managed a free afternoon for a trip to Oxford. Don’t think I will be there again.
 

@robin Ive found the leaflet that I got last time. It’s proper title is Edinburgh Univesity Collection of Historic Musical Instruments Reid Concert Hall Bristo Suare Teviot Place EH8 9AH tel 0131 6502423 to arrange a visit its not that…   Read more»

@robin It will be interesting to have a discussion about different body sizes. Early guitars were much smaller than modern ones and it was regarded as a ladies instrument to play in the parlour. There are some great examples in…   Read more»

@darren Thanks I will check the site, see which ones I need and put in an order today. My mitre box was from Tonetech which is I think similar to Stew Mac but didn’t have any templates included. Also I…   Read more»

@boo
I’ve not seen icicles like that for a long time. Wow! Good old Scotland eh. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Think twice move once

@robin Thats a bit severe, looks like a hard hat area. I’m lucky my area SW is one of the few that hasn’t had any real snow the last few days. Still very cold though but at least it’s dry….   Read more»

@tv101 My neighbour likes my music which is unusual as not many people like Irish fiddle playing, but she did used to run a pub in Yorkshire so probably heard all types. Most of them are out at work through…   Read more»

@boo
Looking good

@clinton Ive got two folding benches as well, after years of use one is due for a refurb so I have plywood for a new top and paint cans at the ready waiting for the weather to go a few…   Read more»

@robin
I love working outside in the summer as well, not sure if my neighbours are as keen. I always make sure I’m upwind when routing or sanding.

@boo I can understand the need for something more solid. Folding benches are not very solid but I don’t have any space left in my garage. I do have a 5ft metal bench with plywood top that has my  wood…   Read more»