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Permalink Reply by Blues Frog on July 27, 2016 at 3:37pm

find a way to get at least the five year old involved in your work. That'll help ease the tension, and make the kid happy! 

It's not much advise, but it's all I have.

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Permalink Reply by Jonno on July 27, 2016 at 5:22pm

Good idea bout involving littlins in a build Blues. Once you got kids in ya relationship the partner dynamics are changed for ever. If the missus gets a bee in her bonnet it could be she just feels plain threatened by a man havin another passion in his life. Flowers and chocies smooth things out. Throw a candle light dinner into the mix and you cant lose. Just don't go serenading with a cbg he he chuckle

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Permalink Reply by 3pefhwwnvfj2q on July 27, 2016 at 5:26pm

I am having a laugh about the bee in the bonnet phrase. I am going to use that. 

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Permalink Reply by 3pefhwwnvfj2q on July 27, 2016 at 5:27pm

 There is a certain time every month I swear my wife has the whole hive in here bonnet.

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Permalink Reply by Jonno on July 27, 2016 at 6:28pm

He he Pavlo.

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Permalink Reply by Matt on July 28, 2016 at 2:49pm

Haha!
Thanks for the tips, ya'll.
You're right-I do need to figure out a way to get Reagan in the mix. If I can get her to sit still for a few seconds. My wife and kids are actually outta town for a few days-I've gotten more work done in twelve hours than I usually do in a week! Gonna try f-holes on a couple of the gittys I'm taking to this upcoming show. Never done that before, but I figure between my razor knives and a hacksaw blade, I can manage.
I kinda put a lot into the whole "no power tools" thing, but I gotta tell ya, I'm seriously considering a band saw.
And a shop.

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Permalink Reply by 3pefhwwnvfj2q on July 28, 2016 at 5:47pm

I only have a few tools. My power tools are a drill and a dremel. The dremel is nice, but I really wear out the attachments fast. I am going to do an f hole job soon, and just drill out little hole, and do the rest with a dremel. 

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Permalink Reply by 3pefhwwnvfj2q on July 28, 2016 at 7:17pm

 Thanks! That is a lot of helpful info. I would hate to burn out a good tool.

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on July 27, 2016 at 6:31pm

Well does'nt this thread cover some issues.
As well as building hints and tips we're sharing co- habitation hints and tips.

I've been married just over 50 years and doing guitar work most of that time, even worked on the kitchen table, and never had any negative feedback. Sorry no hints or tips. However I do have pictures of my kids repairing and playing guitars, and three of my grandkids too, doing the same.

The only comments I've had over the years is when my wife comes into my workshop she says....how long you had that or where did you get that.
Taff

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Permalink Reply by Jonno on July 28, 2016 at 10:56am

My co-habiting days are long gone.Married to cbg hobby now he he.
Love to see some more work space shotz and stories. Keep em comin folks

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on July 28, 2016 at 12:01pm

You asked for it Jonno......like man needs more than one guitar, I'm spoilt with more than one workspace.

This one is away from the house and has a louder sound system.

Cheers Taff

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Permalink Reply by Jonno on July 28, 2016 at 12:28pm

Envious as hell Taffy.

Here is a nifty little thingie I use for sanding in a curve etc. You can get various sizes and they are sticky so you can attach sand paper to. They are used for gettin lint off clothing. I paid a mere 75 cents for a 3 pack of these little fellas. They work a treat

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