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RE: Golden era Patrick Eggle Berlin teardown

Thanks for posting JB. I've got one of those Eggles, though mine's a lot later and slightly less official. Great guitars, very well put together, n...

3 years ago
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Answer to: Third Course

Looking at those pics and remembering happy days in the workshop ... I'm getting an urge 😉 Looking good Bill. Those fretboard markers are a nice ...

3 years ago
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RE: Been very absent for a while...

Looks like I can't multi-quote in a reply 🙁 That comment reminded me of something I was planning on trying. It looks like a simple enough techniqu...

3 years ago
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RE: Been very absent for a while...

Congrats on managing to do that. You need a well set-up bandsaw and a decent blade to get that done successfully. I've tried a few times but genera...

3 years ago
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RE: Been very absent for a while...

Welcome back @swepri 🙂 Puppies are important - time off for them is allowed! Show & tell some more on the build. I tried freeze-framing the ...

3 years ago
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RE: 🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶

After watching Russ' contribution, the culture equilibrium needs a bit of balance ... 😉

3 years ago
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Answer to: Third Course

More pics required Bill, more pics!!

3 years ago
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RE: 🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶

^^^ I've got out of the habit of watching Jools @Russ so I'd not seen that. Guess I need to get back into the habit!

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RE: To embarrass myself into finishing something ...

Bit more done this evening, between work o'clock and eat o'clock! Well, that was lucky ... I don't think you can make a jig for that operati...

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RE: To embarrass myself into finishing something ...

Cheers @Robin 🙂 In the olden days, a "good lunch" would have involved some mates, a pub, and beer. These days, it means I can take an hour ou...

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RE: 🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶

Good to hear that you're sorted now @Boo. Madly, we're <1km from OpenReach's fibre network, but they wanted £17k (+VAT, naturally) to run fibre t...

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Answer to: Third Course

That is a wonderful sight to see - Mark back in the workshop with a bunch of students making sawdust. And the funny lady in there too. That wo...

3 years ago
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RE: To embarrass myself into finishing something ...

And this is what happened ... It took a lot longer than getting out the masking tape, superglue, and router - but part of that was my nervous lear...

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RE: To embarrass myself into finishing something ...

I had some (wooden) window frames to repair, and then paint this weekend. ☹ Naturally, they were *upstairs* window frames, and I'm not a fan of c...

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RE: Router Bit Slipped, headstock thin

Those are some tasty looking woods there. And a great save on the headstock too. 👍

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RE: Hello from Perth, Scotland

Probably well past time! I've got some windows to finish repairing and then paint today though 🙁 Got to get those jobs done whilst the weather is...

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RE: Hello from Perth, Scotland

It's a beautiful piece of Maple! But then I often think that even plain wood without the fancy flame or quilt can also be beautiful. I'd much rather...

3 years ago
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RE: New Build - Tamarind Top

Thanks - that might be an easier (& cheap to try) entry point for me.

3 years ago
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