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I am kicking this off a bit earlier cause I may be busy next week

I have changed the Name a Bit , " Doofus Move " and for 2012 ( started with Joe Hill this Month ) The previous winner should send the new winner a INEXPENSIVE prize that lends itself to the story or " Doofus Move" if Possible .

" I kicked this off with sending Joe a Bottle Of Super Glue "


SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Plan Ahead and start Those 2012 Moments AND PLEASE EVERYONE BE SAFE !

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

I got the sides all bend and the rims glued up. I had the tail block and neck block set in just right.......When I unclamped it I discovered that each side was almost an inch too long. Perhaps I should measure more carefully next time......

I made a cool tuner hole drilling guide for classicals - which I used with much success on my first. I used it again yesterday and discovered I had it turned upside down, after I drilled all six holes ! Now I have to find the plug cutter and plug my misplaced holes.

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It's this new idea from recent decades that everyone gets a participation award. - MUX

" I kicked this off with sending Joe a Bottle Of Super Glue "




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That's so sick!!
Funny too!

That's so sick!!
Funny too![/quote]


NOOOO Sick wouda been sending him a pair a shorts

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

Or a wig.

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Jim Kirby
kirby@udel.edu

I haven't made any mistakes in January....yet! Clinton

A few hours ago, I accidentally knocked my dad's (almost) brand new laptop off the counter, and the screen cracked in a "V" shape directly from the middle up to each corner, so it's toast. I'm dreading how much this is going to cost to fix.

And if you're wondering where this ties in to lutherie, I was browsing this forum when it happened.

Remember the wise prophets words : to err is human ....... to really screw it up.... you need a computer !

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

Well here is entry number 1 I laq the purple heart build and after 24 hrs I pulled the fret board tape off and chipped the laq all the way down the fret board edge ! I have done this 3 times before , so finally I asked in another thread and .......... im pulling tape to soon

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

So, I finally resolved some issues I had been having with my bending set-up; bought a new thermometer, stainless slats, adopted Todd's method of using craft paper to provide just enough moisture. The stuff bent like butter! Bent my first cutaway simply and accurately and it held its shape well. Then, I realized I had bent it (the second side) inside out!!! Aaaaaargh!

Not the end of the world but it was some nice rosewood with strong grain lines and the complete mis-alignment at the tail end of the guitar is going to mock me for ever...

Shane

While installing purfling, I super glued a pencil to my lip today.

While installing purfling, I super glued a pencil to my lip today.nothing but empathy.

All CA is graciously accepted, Keep the skivies, mine made a nice rag. WudWerkr, depending on the model of the laptop, and if you do the work yourself, Start at $99.00 - $175.00 or <. If a tech does it count on an extra $100.00 an hour more or less, the bet is more. Be glad it's Dad and not father in law. I highly doubt it is how you wanted to start the year...

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Joe

My wife asks me "How many Guitars do you need?"
I reply "When I die count them; thats how many I needed".

I'd pay good money to see that....

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"Act your age, not your shoe size" - Prince

This is why everyone should keep a video camera rolling constantly. A video of this would get a bajillion hits on youtube and probably make you rich and famous (or at least a laughing stock!)

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Jim Hansen

Not me - brings back too many embarassing memories - back in October I superglued my fingers together at 1AM. Wasn't about to wake my wife up to find the fingernail polish remover, so I waited until morning. She didn't even bat an eye when I asked her where it was at 8 AM......

Whats with the super glue lately . Right now your in the lead ..

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

Do injuries count? I cut myself real good with a chisel yesterday.

http://www.pattonblades.com/10612-1.jpg

Notice the pool of blood on the floor.

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Regards,
Phillip Patton

http://www.pattonblades.com

The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price has faded.

https://hoosierbladesmith.wordpress.com

Ouch !!

Weeeelllllllllll while that was prolly the result of a doofus move , I try not to give it to people who get hurt . Promoting safety and all ya know .

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

Bleeding in and of itself is not a dufus move. It's a matter of what led to the skin incursion that may or may not qualify you.

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Jim Hansen

Well, I decided to sand some headstocks last night. Including one for a custom build. This was supposed to have a greenfield shape and not my shape, but I sanded mine instead! This was a custom neck from hanalei moon. I have to ask if he'll live with the different shape. Otherwise it's a redo

Btw, Scotch and guitarbuilding don't mix

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Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.

LaurieW I do believe your the first female luthier to comment with a doofus move . Thank you , we were beginning to think you guys were perfect . And I do Brandy and woodworking less mistakes that way .

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

Sorry, but Laurie can be both.....and in my case.....male. I'f I found a female scotch drinking guitar builder, I'd marry her quick!!!!!

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Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.

hahaha.. I think that puts Wud in the running for the Dufus award :p

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Jim Hansen

Hey Wud, I bet you can still sip brandy with your foot in your mouth if you use a straw!

Alex

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"Indecision is the key to flexibility" .... Bumper sticker