Hatcher's Studio 2021 #2
Here is my second 2021 studio thread where I am picking up where I left off on the first.
I have been finishing up the neck and preparing the Old Time Farm 00 guitar. Here are a few photos. The first photo is the bird's mouth headstock joint being glued up: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...39955f4e_c.jpg Here is the Desert Ironwood fretboard being glued in place: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...118446ab_c.jpg It's taken me awhile but I have put together the right selection of draw knives and scrapers that work well enough for me to step away from any power tools when shaping the neck: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ac9e7c66_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...18b86bb1_c.jpg And look at that Desert Ironwood fretboard! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c070e6c2_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b0c99f9a_b.jpg We went with mother of pearl side fret markers: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...54e5b395_c.jpg Thanks for viewing! Mark |
Here is the LINK for the first one if you want to catch up!
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Here is the Old Town Farm 00 guitar sealed and ready to start the french polish sessions:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1a8e2295_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...911a9306_h.jpg Mark |
Love it, Mark--that's one sweet little guitar!
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Very nice indeed. That Bicote is pretty stuff.
What’s your opinion of the tonal aspects? Sorry to hear you won’t be at BIG. Woodstock? John |
That is such a cool guitar Mark! Well done!
Also, I simply love the move to all hand tools as much as possible. It's inspiring. |
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Sorry I won't get to meet you and others at the BIG show. I am not in the rotation for Woodstock this time around. I did very well at that last show and look forward to being there the next time. Quote:
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I like this too!
"I am enjoying switching over to more hand tools. Once I have the right tool and get a handle on how and where to best use it I find it is a wonderful way to work and I believe I am making better guitars in the process."
In a world full of computer made stuff, this is most inspiring to me. I believe Bruce Sexauer and John Kinnaird as well as Steve Kinnaird and his Shop partner Ryan Middlebrook all use very few power tools. Gentlemen please correct me if I am wrong! Haha Looking great, Mark! Carry on Paul |
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Speaking of handwork. When it comes to guitar finishes no other finish keeps your hands busier than French polish which I am doing on this 00. I just finished my first sessions with many more to come: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5c2c0f8e_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c3da813e_c.jpg Generally a session is three applications about twenty minutes apart. I usually will do three sessions in a day a couple hours apart. Then I skip a day and have at it again. This goes on until I have built up enough to knock it back flat and shine it up. There is more to it but, that's generally the flow. Mark |
“I am enjoying switching over to more hand tools. Once I have the right tool and get a handle on how and where to best use it I find it is a wonderful way to work and I believe I am making better guitars in the process.”
Amen to this…..beautiful work. |
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I'll be working the finish on this 00 for awhile so there won't be much new to show for a bit. However, my 000 nylon crossover guitar is through the finish process and just sparkles! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b2045f4f_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...babbb75f_c.jpg I have the neck set, the strap buttons are in and I have mounted the Black Ebony Knilling planetary geared tuning pegs. Today I am finishing up Black Ebony the tie bridge and will be gluing it on: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b031b6ce_b.jpg More to come! Mark |
Eyecandy is an understatement
.. another top tier beauty...
jawdroppingly nice ! |
Mark, this is a stunning guitar! I'm so disappointed that you're unable to make it to BIG. I hope to be able to meet you sometime in the future. Very inspiring work! Dave
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Oh my that fret board inlay. I am sorry, who did that again? Phenomenal work.
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Thanks, Mark |
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