Ditson cutaway

[deadedith]

Mortise slot-cuttin, sandin', pore-fillin' time.

[johnnparchem]

Wow! The guitar body looks great. That is a nice cutaway.

[deadedith]

Thanks for the comments!

[deadedith]

I don't know what Steve is playing here, but it's what I'm building more or less. Maybe I'll send him mine when it's done?? :-)

[Woody OKeefe]

I used to like you Dave but, you have surpassed my skills so now I admire you. Don't get a big head. I love the three piece back. I used to like Kencierp too, but he keeps adding to my addiction. Now I have to do a Ditson 12 fret with a three piece back. You guys are not helping. My wife wants me to start selling some guitars. Damn they keep getting better how can I part with them. Is there a 12 step process for luthiers .

The Ditson cutaway is absolutely A1!!!

[deadedith]

Don't hate me because I'm beautiful!!
Wait - that's the wrong line.
Seriously, I'm not more accomplished - you do fine work, Woody, we're progressing together.

Anyway thanks for the good words!

[deadedith]

Wanted to start pore filling today but the shop did not get above 45 yesterday or today so far, so I spent the morning closing gaps in the cowboy shop, hanging a little more insulation etc.

Here's my finishing kit.

[Kevin Sjostrand]

Wait a minute, there's no sound hole in that top!!

[deadedith]

New design, if you saw it I would have to harm you!!
Actually I figure my glue joints are so uneven that the sound will get out somehow...

[Jim_H]

And it's made of cardboard! o.0