Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

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rcnewcomb
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

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Here is the scorching Kathy is referring to. I read her email after I had finished bending. We'll see if it sands out. I gave myself permission to make mistakes on this build since it is my first solo (mostly) build.
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The scorching may sand out. I would consider sanding one or two of them a bit before gluing to see. The guitar looks really good so far. I have had aluminum foil react to some wood and dis-color it. Looking at the picture it does look like scorching.
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Looking at the picture it does look like scorching.
The aroma of burned wood confirms that as well.

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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

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Wood bindings in place
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Invisible joints in the binding are much more challenging than I expected.
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The scorched bindings will serve as an eternal reminder of vigilance with the bending iron
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It is starting to look like a guitar!
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Yah! Keep going!
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

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headstock inlay
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Thinning the headstock. It was a challenge because of the volute.
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