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I thought this was cool, might be some ideas here as well. Maybe this is old news but I just found it.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxvOMHoLRBY

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Cut to size.....Beat to fit.....Paint to match.

Beautiful!

I'd love to see his sharpening technique

He makes it look so easy.

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Steve Smith
"Music is what feelings sound like"

Excellent!

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George :-)

Cool. A peaceful, easy feeling kind of woodworking. I think I could use some of that.

Really cool!! Thanks for sharing!


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That's neat. I am always impressed when I see the work of a master. It looks so easy... But try to go do it yourself.... That guy was probably apprenticed at 10 or 12 or taught at his father's knees...

Unfortunately, first world society does not value those skills.... They don't see the value in doing things by hand when robots and machines can do the "same work" in a factory for a fraction of the cost.... But it's not the same.. There's no variety - just 3 or 5 standard sizes all with the same patterns and appointments.... At that guy's shop - every single box is different.... Different size, different shape, different features, different partern, different inlay, etc.

And in a place like that - you can find "Just the thing"..... Where at the giant retailer selling discount identical factory wares - you settle for "I suppose this will do..."

Thanks

Reminds me of watching Al Carruth demonstrate his technique for making his maple leaf rosettes.

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

Hey Link!!

Ervin would love this maybe send him a link?

there are orher japanese puzzle box makers with youtube videos . You can get great creative ideas for your next rosette design , if so inclined

That was wonderful. I really admire his skills.

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Jim Watts
http://jameswattsguitars.com

Now for all you guys who do double sides......
Some one should send a link to Howard Klepper.

I wonder if I could cover a whole guitar in those veneers. Or maybe he could start specializing in purfling patterns