Ben's Blog – October 2012 Archive (3)

Presumptuous Pitfalls

Even though I have only made 2 CBGs so far, I am somehow bolstered enough to want to try the electric version.  Is there anything I need to know that I might be overlooking?  I mean...it seems pretty simple to me, so I pretty much figure I'm leaving something out, lol.  Anyone that wants to chime in with advice or let me in on any mistakes I can avoid, your experience is MOST welcome!

Added by Ben on October 30, 2012 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

Looky what we have here...

While another woodworking project had been occupying my bench, I began to learn more about what not to do than anything else.  I decide to ask around at some local hobby shops for some advice and came up pretty much empty.  What I DID find yesterday was an amazing new shop in town that is for nothing BUT woodworking!  Holy snappin' crap, what I never knew! LOL.  I spent at least 2 hours in there talking to the attendants and discussing all things…

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Added by Ben on October 15, 2012 at 5:00am — No Comments

Flame ON!

So I found an incredible piece of flamed maple...I can't decide whether to slice it up for fingerboard veneer or make a couple complete necks out of it.  I'm really having touble with the decision, lol.  I konw what box /boxes I'm going to apply it to though and they look amazing in my mind's eye...here's to hoping they live up to their potential!

Added by Ben on October 12, 2012 at 9:48am — 3 Comments

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