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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Mon Feb 27, 2006 3:27 am ] |
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Quite a bit of stuff in the woodshed is sold and it is time to start thinking about gearing up for another edition of this. If you start funneling me pictures I will try to get something up in the next week or so. How is this working for you guys... I sense it is working well, but I would be curious to hear specific comments. |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Mon Feb 27, 2006 4:40 am ] |
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Well I'm probably the odd man out here for I have yet to recieve an inquiry let alone sell anything. Pretty obvious that I'm doing something wrong. Suggestions Welcome. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Mon Feb 27, 2006 5:12 am ] |
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Interesting.... Something you might try is posting a couple of sets of things you are NOT selling yet on your web site in anticipation of what you are cutting and going to offer next. It is worth a shot. |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:59 am ] |
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Brock, I am very happy with the results I got from the woodshed this last round. I will send more pictures. Thanks, Brad |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:24 pm ] |
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I'm in the same boat Bob, but I think my problem is that I have not done anything to the wood surface to highlight the figure. I will retake the pictures with the some finish substance on the wood to bring out the figure. Any suggestions on a good product for this that will not impact a future finish used by the end user? If these sets don't sell I am not too concerned, I kept one for myself and it wouldn't hurt my feelings to keep 3 of these subperb acacia sets. Thanks Shane |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:23 pm ] |
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Pictures are my weak point-they never seem to do the wood "justice". I have the same question about putting a finish on the wood. I have tried naptha, but don't like it. I use shellac on the snakewood fretboards and bridge blanks since these are thicker parts. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:48 am ] |
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It has been my observation that the things that have been selling in the woodshed are the REALLY fantastic sets. The BRW seems to sell well, Doug sold those 2 sets of flamed macassar ebony, Brad sold a nice set of BRW, the quilted hondo mahogany... and that is just what I can remember. I would try to experiment with the very very high end woods, stuff that is hard to command the price for sight unseen. and yes, I think to sand it nice and put a thin coat of finish (or at least naptha) on it would help. regarding pictures.... I have had pretty good luck using a scanner too. If you wipe a board with naptha and put it on a flat bed scanner and scan the image it usually gives you very nice detail of grain and figure. That could be an option if you don't have your camera mastered. |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:40 am ] |
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I've been using Oderless Mineral Spirits for about two years now. I brush it on then wipe with paper towels so it doesn't look wet which would cause glare. I draw the body outline after wiping with white grease pencil. After taking the pic's I put the set in front of a box fan and it evaporates the Mineral Spirits. I havn't had a single complaint yet. 
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| Author: | LanceK [ Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:08 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Bobc] I havn't had a single complaint yet. [/QUOTE]
Is that why your wood stinks 
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| Author: | Bobc [ Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:37 am ] |
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Hey I thought this forum was for sponsers.
Good talking to you yesterday my friend. Hey I love this place. 
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| Author: | LanceK [ Tue Feb 28, 2006 5:01 am ] |
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you to Bob, makes the drive home much nicer 
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Fri Mar 03, 2006 3:12 am ] |
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Just to let you know, I have not got any pictures from anyone yet.... 
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