MIMF

Just updating....been using Bob's straw trick, and it's a game changer for me.

How is Amy doing?

Update. Kiddo is almost 4 months old. I'm actually way more productive after having the kid, because it forces me to keep my crap together. I can get maybe a few minutes a week, with maybe a few hours on a weekend. That being said, my son's smile in the morning (usually with a poopy diaper) warms my...

Very nicely executed!

You just blew my mind, Barry.

Man, you all are talented.

I especially like Beate's archtop

Hey Barry,

THanks for the tip

That's super helpful.

I'm really excited to share the world with this kiddo.
Currently, he just does big poops and cries a lot....but when he smiles, it warms my cold heart.

That straw idea is genius!

I wish there was a "like" button.

Alan and Barry are founts of knowledge.

Oooooh! Sorry. Lack of sleep. My original question was the wrong one. Can I change it to "How do I build instruments *with* kids (to stimulate their interest in learning)?" I'd read a book, "how to make and play cardboard instruments." It went over very simple instruments (cardbo...

I'm less experienced than everyone else.

What I did was just set the braced top/back onto the rims...and use a small hand plane to remove side wood until the surface is flush/passive fit.
Then, I glue the surface on.

Maybe I'm doing something wrong?

I'm hoping to mock up a possible build with some scrap lumber sitting around.

Sorta psyched!

Looks great!

Hey Michiel, Handsome dude, and handsome guitar. I think I like it better than the "real" Ricks. I've been pondering this thread a bit because I feel like a lot of times I'll get carried away, obsess about something, and find out that it's sold on Amazon/ebay/aliexpress/etc for cheaper tha...

LOL. That's a good quote, Gilbert.

Hey Bryan,
I totally feel you. I have those moments all the time...especially when I'm under high stress (which is most of the time).
I try to follow checklists, protocols, and keep solid documentation.
Some days, I can only do the bare minimum.

Thanks for the tips!

Currently, I'm putting mind rolled up in plastic art tubes.
I don't trust my garage to be moisture controlled or rat free.

I just bought his book a few weeks ago.

RIP Melvyn. It's a good book.

Dang! Expensive! Looks well made though.

You don't call it anything. That is just being a dad. When a guy says he is babysitting (when talking about his own kids) he implies that he feels like that is not really his job and he is doing something nice for his wife. Harsh, but spot on. In my defense, I had no idea how special it is to hold ...