

Manchinga/Engelmann Spruce OM - Update
With the top attached, I now have four guitar bodies ready for binding. Something to look forward to (said nobody, ever!) Cheers Pete


Progress: Manchinga/Engelmann Spruce OM
I've made some progress with this guitar over the past few weeks; however, I was hampered by the manchinga sides that rippled badly...


Next Cab Off the Rank? A Manchinga OM.
A Manchinga OM.


What's on the Bench?
As many of my blog posts hereabouts will attest, construction of my workshop occupied me for the best part of four years; even now there...


The Bubinga Lottery
The task of bending the sides gave some cause for concern when I decided to use my one and only set of Bubinga recently. I was already...


Australian Blackwood/Engelmann Spruce OM
In terms of figure, this Australian Blackwood might rate as a "AA" back-and-side set; however, there's enough contrast and colour present...


Now, Where Was I...?
I had planned to fit out my workshop with cupboards I built myself, but the mess I made as I fashioned a new workbench top out of MDF was...


Workshop/Studio Progress Report - Moving In
With the final, thin coat of render now dried on the internal straw bale walls, plans are afoot to begin the process of moving into this...


Workshop/Studio Progress Report - Ceilings and Sills
The weeks slide past in a blur, and it seems I'm only able to fully appreciate the progress I'm making when I take the time to record the...


Workshop/Studio Progress Report - More Render
After a frustrating delay due to the rendering contractor's wait for materials from China, the second, much thicker coat of render is in...




































