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  1. ScottR
    I'd like a copy of that. Congrats on a beautiful build Mike. SR
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    I actually see that too, from the low angle shots. The spiral adds to the illusion. SR
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    Did he find Rip Van Winkle in there somewhere too? SR
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    I've been wearing out gouges,,,,,had to get two new ones. SR
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    Summertime. It feels like a long time no howdy. There's been the usual summertime stuff going on....travels, house guests, kids, grandkids, beach trips, brewery trips, backyard cookouts and so on. Life goes on and projects.....maybe not as much. These pics represent 8 or 9 days of carving. Some changes are distinct and some are subtle. SR
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    Danish has many formulas but most of them are similar to Tru-oil, in that it is boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits.....and probably something else- and definitely in different ratios. It is intended to harden below the surface of the wood, ie in the pores. If one were trying to leave enough on the surface for a film build-up, I would be hesitant to spray anything over it. Mu success was with the soak and wipe completely off type Danish oil finish. You advise about testing first is valuable and should not be ignored. SR
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    I've gone with lacquer over Danish oil successfully in the past. You do need to make sure the oil has completely cured/dried. Give it a couple of week or more before spraying, depending how open the pores were and how much oil soaked in how deep. SR
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    I have read, that when it comes to maple necks, flatsawn is actually stronger than quartersawn.....or maybe stiffer. Not true for most woods but I've had at least one other luthier chip and and confirm this about maple. Might be worth looking into. SR
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    Boy, you are working your ass off on this one. SR
  12. ScottR
    I'm a fan of the rosette, and the bird. SR
  13. ScottR
    I have to admit I completely forgot about this build......and it is soo cool. SR
  14. ScottR
    I know longer know what should have means when it comes to lengths measured on a clock......or a calendar. The guitar just says "keep going, I'm not done yet" until it finally goes quiet. SR
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    I see a lot of finger joints. SR
  16. ScottR
    Knocked some more chips off this thing. SR
  17. ScottR
    Man. I'm looking forward to this! SR
  18. ScottR
    Another beauty! Love the neck. SR
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    Amen brother. SR
  20. ScottR
    It's getting there. When it does I'll have to flip it over and do the top half. And then attach the burl top and finish the whole thing. I was hoping to get a guitar build in the back half of 2022. Now I'm wondering if 2023 is even a possibility. SR
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    So where did you get my picture? I hate having my picture taken.....unless it is totally spontaneous. If I don't know, I don't mind. Seriously, the last 9 months or so have been crazy busy for me. I mostly get time on here by running it in the background at work, and peeking in during periods of boredom. I haven't had any of those for nearly a year and have had weeks pass by without even being online for any reason. This past month month I've been out with a trade show (first one in two years), an unexpected week out recovering from retina surgery and traveling 1700 miles round trip to see me favorite niece get married. Tomorrow it's back to work and try to catch up. I may get back on line this weekend....if I take some time off from carving. SR
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    I think this might be my favorite build you've done, Mike! Love the playing too! SR
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    Backlit seems to be the best choice for separating the curves and contours from the swirly streaks in the ash layers. does make it a bit dark though. SR
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    Been traveling a bit and not on line much.....but when I was home I did get a bit of work done. SR
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    Nothing like a two year old to teach you how to multi-task. SR
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