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| Author: | John Watkins [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:23 am ] |
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While my efforts here certainly don't compare with the artistic talents of Craig and Paul and others who've been wow-ing us lately with their inlay prowess, they are the two biggest single pieces I've ever cut and to be honest I can't believe they didn't break, so I thought I'd share with the class. That whole thing was one sentence. I hope my high school English teacher doesn't see this. 
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| Author: | Keith M [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:36 am ] |
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Pretty cool John.I bet your english teacher would give you a break. Groan now. |
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| Author: | 1bordeaux [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:40 am ] |
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Hey John, Very nice. How are you holding your shell down when cutting? Sacraficial board? Paul |
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:43 am ] |
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Well, you may not be a Faulkner, who was famous for run-on sentences, and so English teachers should stand down right about now, that is a sweet bit o' inlay candy. |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:46 am ] |
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John, your personality's definitely coming through! This portion should be separated into two independent clauses: To be honest - I can't believe they didn't break. I thought I'd share with the class. Ok, so I'm not actually an english teacher yet. But I'm still working in
a school and only have a few classes left to get the english credential. Those are definitely sweet! |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:44 am ] |
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Beautiful work John. You must have made many, many, shallow passes. Where did you find such large pearl? Or maybe it just looks big beacuse the letters are so small... |
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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:31 am ] |
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John, that does it. I need to get a logo designed and get back to you. |
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| Author: | Billy T [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:45 am ] |
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Man! That is so clean! Nice work! |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 12:27 pm ] |
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Lance... man... that looks even better after it is cut. That is going to look great on a headstock.. Great work John. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 12:29 pm ] |
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I'd love something like that on my guitars and mandolins, it looks awesome, great job John! 
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| Author: | peterm [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 12:52 pm ] |
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Man!! thats amazing!! Gotta get me some a that soon! 
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 12:55 pm ] |
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Very Nice. Did you do this on your CNC? |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 2:11 pm ] |
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Great work John! Sure makes me glad my surname isn't as long as Kragenbrink or that I don't pine over gals named Gwendolyn -- that would make for a really big headstock.
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 2:46 pm ] |
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Who's Gwendolyn Kragenbrink? She looks good in pearl. |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 3:10 pm ] |
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If there wasn't a name more destined for a story by Roald Dahl.... |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 3:30 pm ] |
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That looks great John! |
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| Author: | John Watkins [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:22 pm ] |
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Thanks, guys. The Gwendolyn inlay isn't for Lance, I was just cutting them at the same time. Paul, yes I use a spoil board. Joe, most suppliers can get those big blanks. I try to always buy blanks that are perfect rectangles. Otherwise, it takes forever to lay out in the CNC. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:23 pm ] |
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Impressive to say the least.... Is that solid pearl or Abacadabralam? I do believe I've found a new pearl guy! |
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| Author: | John Watkins [ Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:07 pm ] |
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Thanks, Don. They're solid .060". |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:43 am ] |
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John, I am blown away! That is fantastic!
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Thu Oct 05, 2006 1:18 am ] |
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Very nice! And I suppose you also rout the headstock veneer cavity with you CNC? |
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| Author: | John Watkins [ Thu Oct 05, 2006 1:57 am ] |
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I'm glad you like it, Lance. Arnt, yes I do. |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:43 am ] |
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| Author: | D Stewart [ Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:52 pm ] |
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Really nice. I just don't think I could cut anything that sharp. I may have to give up artistic expression for the crisp, clean detail. That is just so impressive! Donovan |
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