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Author:	Serge Poirier [ Sat May 20, 2006 2:56 pm ]
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Hello folks, that is what's been done so far, i shaped-radiussed and carved my braces for the top and the back plates, sanded the rim for the back plates, made the notches for the back braces ends and glued the back on the rim. Here are a lot of pics radiussing of the braces Clinton, i also made a clamping caul, thanksfor the reminder Then i started carving the braces for the top Love them shavings some more carving of the top braces Gotta stop here for those with dial up but i will start another thread for the following pics! Thanks for watching and if you see something wrong, please feel free to crique, especially my bracing. Serge Serge

Author:	Dave Anderson [ Sat May 20, 2006 3:10 pm ]
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WTG Serge-Sure is lookin good Bud!Do you use any finger planes for carving your braces? They really work good for that.Keep on a buildin'

Author:	Rod True [ Sat May 20, 2006 3:11 pm ]
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Looking good there Serge. In this picture, it looks like all the braces are different widths and heights. Just wondering if your following a book or plan of some sort. Looks like it will all come out fine though, great progress there Serge.

Author:	burbank [ Sat May 20, 2006 3:24 pm ]
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Good goin', Serge! Had me worried there for a bit until I saw the pic with the bridge plate caul removed!

Author:	Serge Poirier [ Sat May 20, 2006 3:29 pm ]
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Thanks Guys! Hesh, all i can promise is that i'll try my dang best to have it finished by then but i'm so slow! Dave, no, i only used my 3/4" chisel but i'm considering building me some! Rod, as always you have a good eye, yeah, i do follow a plan but was curious to play with the second one from the upper bout or b-2 from my plan because it's right underneath the soundhole, just a feeling kind of thing! Serge

Author:	crich [ Sat May 20, 2006 3:36 pm ]
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All right,looking good! I like that caul, it looks like a cut off from a tree branch. Are you following a plan? Looks like you'll be boxing it up in no time now. It took me the same amount of time on the neck as it did on the box. Unbelievable. Keep those pics coming. Clinton

Author:	CarltonM [ Sat May 20, 2006 3:52 pm ]
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You're on a roll, man! Lookin' good! Don't let us rush you, though, 'cause it looks like your cautious approach so far has served you well.

Author:	MSpencer [ Sat May 20, 2006 4:03 pm ]
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Looking good Serge! Mike White Oak, Texas

Author:	Serge Poirier [ Sat May 20, 2006 4:15 pm ]
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Thanks folks! Clinton, you got a good eye too bud, it's a small log that was cut on the premises where i work! Yep, i follow a plan for a dread from LMI, PL11 to be more precise but i deviate from it from time to time, THANKS Carlton, you are so right! i know it looks like i've been very productive but it's just the amount of pics taken over a period of 2-3-4 evenings that does that effect, i'm really building slower than on my first, Speed kills as my bud Ron always say! Thanks my friend Thanks Mike, lookin' forward to see pics of your build also when you get a chance my friend! And Carlton too!!!! SergeSerge Poirier38858.0527314815

Author:	Steve Kinnaird [ Sat May 20, 2006 4:26 pm ]
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Serge--that's starting to look like a guitar there, bud. Getting exciting, isn't it? Good for you! SK

Author:	Serge Poirier [ Sat May 20, 2006 4:43 pm ]
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Thanks Steve, i just can't wait for tomorrow morning to make the notches for the top fitting the sides, it's really gettin' there! SergeSerge Poirier38858.0724074074

Author:	Serge Poirier [ Sat May 20, 2006 4:52 pm ]
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Thanks Pat, i guess we posted at the same time so i had missed your post! Yeah, looking back at the pics, the clamping caul was really taking all the space huh? Serge

Author:	old man [ Sun May 21, 2006 2:39 am ]
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Wow, Serge, it really looks good. You're going to beat me finishing #2. I still haven't been back in the shop for about a month now. I did get my drill press part finally and I'm almost finished with my granddaughters swing/play set, so hopefully I can get back to building by next weekend. I only use a chisel on my braces too. That spruce is so easy to carve, it's not a problem. I do rough shape the braces on the bandsaw and drill press sander before I glue them in and then final shape with the chisel. You are going to have a real winner this time, Serge. Just go slow and steady and keep your concentration focused on the job at hand. Ron

Author:	Cocephus [ Sun May 21, 2006 3:51 am ]
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Looks great, Serge! I think I recognize the bridge plate. BTW, make sure you keep in mind how wide your binding is going to be. Ask me how I know this.

Author:	Serge Poirier [ Sun May 21, 2006 4:58 am ]
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Thanks Ron and Coe! Ron, good idea on the rough shaping on the bandsaw, i'll have to try that out on no 3. I sure am taking my time as you advised and i'm looking forward to hear and see your current build progress pics and the granddaughters swing/play set pics also my friend! Thanks Coe, yeah, the bridge plate is purple heart, i thought it would look neat and no 2 is great for experimenting on things like that! Now, you tickled my curiosity about the binding width, how do you know this? Thanks Serge

Author:	PaulB [ Sun May 21, 2006 10:14 am ]
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Good on ya Serge, You newbie lurkers should be paying attention here. Serge, I reckon you get the award for "best encouragement to newbies" just through your enthusiasm and the progress you've made. That axe is starting to look like an axe. Good for you.

Author:	Serge Poirier [ Sun May 21, 2006 10:23 am ]
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Thanks a lot for the kind words Paul mate! i sure appreciate the fact that the OLF big brothers are helping me a whole lot, the sharing of information along with the tutorials make it a whole different ball game than when i was on my own for the first one. I still make mistakes but i accept it better, must be a line i read on Cumpiano's site that's helping also to be willing to make mistakes and learn from them! Thanks Serge

Author:	TimDet [ Sun May 21, 2006 10:36 am ]
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good going Serge, Looks great.I've been to chicken to post pics,But I am certainly enjoying yours.Good work Tim

Author:	Serge Poirier [ Sun May 21, 2006 11:02 am ]
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Thanks a lot Tim, believe me, after posting pics of my first build, no 2 is just a breeze! Are you building from a kit or from scratch? Is this one your working on your first? Serge

Author:	Billy T [ Sun May 21, 2006 11:40 am ]
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Outstanding! It's looking more and more like a guitar! I kind of like that end grain bridge plate, but I don't thunk it will glue gud! Great work Bud! Thanks for posting! It's getting to be an event!

Author:	TimDet [ Sun May 21, 2006 11:49 am ]
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Serge, My first build from scratch or otherwise.Spent alot "o" time tooling up and building my shop. your really moving along..nice job.P.s.I will post pics soon Tim

Author:	RichB [ Sun May 21, 2006 12:04 pm ]
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A little bit at time Serge. "Learn each step well...as you go." At least that's someone told me! Rich ~

Author:	Serge Poirier [ Sun May 21, 2006 1:11 pm ]
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Thanks Billy, Tim and Rich! Billy,Thanks, so you like my purple heart bridge plate? I thought you were gonna ask for my beer drinkin' alien to do the bridge support! Thanks bud! Tim, Same happened to me, i had to redo most of my jigs, i'm pretty sure that after this one though, that the pace of building will pick up a bit. Looking forward to see yours soon my friend, thanks! Rich, very true, i'm just happy that the weather wasn't so nice here and it was worth all the hours spent in the shop, when goin' slow, you can enjoy the landscape more right?! Thanks Serge

Author:	Billy T [ Sun May 21, 2006 2:01 pm ]
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I forgot! Hey! Where's the beer drinking Alien? Sorry, I wont let it happen again!

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