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Author:  Martin Turner [ Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:53 pm ]
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Guitars under construction:

No 2: Torres Classical - nearly finished French Polish
No 3: Dreadie Steel String. Neck on and fretboard has been profiled ready for fret job.
No 4: Hauser Classical - Top and sides done. Currently working on back.

Author:  Martin Turner [ Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:59 pm ]
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And the rest of the photos....man wheres that ^^%$%%'ing edit button?




Author:  robertD [ Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:27 pm ]
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Martin, great looking work!

Is that a Paua abalone rosette I see?

Always wondered how difficult it is to do one.

Robert
Author:  Martin Turner [ Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:40 pm ]
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Robert,

Yes, the rosette is paua and it wasnt too hard to do...just laborious. Heres a closeup taken after the rosette went in.

Author:  curtis [ Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:42 am ]
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that paua is gorgeous!


i usually like really discrete inlays, but thats awesome. looks like it goes on forever....hmmm....maybe i should have a re-think....
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:24 am ]
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Cool stuff, that rosette is just so classy. Cheers!
Author:  LanceK [ Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:27 am ]
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Nice rosette Martin! You have been busy!
Author:  WalterK [ Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:33 am ]
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Beautiful Rosette Brother!!
The guitars are coming along beautifully.
Good work!

walter
Author:  CarltonM [ Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:00 pm ]
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Nice work, Martin. I don't believe I've ever seen a beam connecting the head and tail blocks before. Gluing aid or handle?
Author:  Martin Turner [ Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:50 pm ]
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The length of batten holds the butt block square until the sides go on.
Author:  Kim [ Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:49 pm ]
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Looks Great Martin, nice to see that someone is progressing along well, how's she sound ??

Cheers

Kim
Author:  KiwiCraig [ Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:19 pm ]
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CRIKEY Martin,,, slow down a bit would ya !

It all looks fantastic work and design .


Cheers, Craig
Author:  robertD [ Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:35 pm ]
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Martin, beautiful rosette!

I gotta try that on my next.
I’ve got a piece of Paua veneer, its about .013 thick, and 5-1/4" x 9-1/4"
I’m thinking, I could either, cut small arched pieces, or a circle.

Great work!

Robert
Author:  Claire [ Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:02 pm ]
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Gorgeous rosette, Martin...

Sounds like you've been really busy.
I remember seeing your pics of your last classical, and looks like your current jobs are turining out just as nice.
Can't wait to see them when they're finished....

Cheers,
Claire
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Thu Mar 22, 2007 1:44 am ]
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Very Nice work
Nice Mug

speaking of...where is my OLF mug!!!!!!
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Thu Mar 22, 2007 2:31 am ]
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Very nice work Martin, Beautiful rosette!
Author:  Martin Turner [ Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:34 am ]
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Thanks for all the positive comments, much appreciated.

Cheers Martin
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:40 am ]
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Martin, great work...love the "dreadie".
Is that Indian rosewood? Looks dark and rich.
Like Evan would say, "Yay, chocolate!"

Steve
Author:  Martin Turner [ Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:39 am ]
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Yes Steve the Dreadie back and sides are Indian Rosewood. Its been pore filled with Z-poxy (two coats diluted 50% with alcohol and sanded back to bare wood) and then a french polish job has been started. Top is Sitka and neck is Honduras Mahogany.
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