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-792 Dave Weisbord <davewe@w...> 1970‑01‑01 Bio
I've been listening in for a couple weeks, so I guess its time to 
introduce myself. 

I have recently taken up instrument making. To be specific, I am 
building an archtop guitar, using Bob Benedetto's book on the subject 
(the only one available, but its a good one). For those not familiar, 
an archtop guitar is a jazz guitar similar in look to a violin (arched 
top and back, f-holes, etc).

I found this group because of my interest in the small round bottomed 
planes used to carve the top and back of these guitars. I have 
acquired several, including a couple of older ones (at least I think 
they are older). I also have a set of violin planes I acquired from a 
local violin maker.

Through this group I also discovered Scary Sharp(TM) which has 
significantly improved the use of these planes.

I do however, have a question. While I have used Scary Sharp to 
flatten the back of my planes, I have been retiscent to mess with the 
rounded bevel. Any recommendations as to how to best sharpen these?

As for me, during the day, I am self-employed as a desktop publisher/ 
business writer.

At night I take care of my wife and 4 month old son. After they are in 
bed I work on my guitar until midnight. I'm missing sleep but enjoying 
it!

Despite having little real woodworking experience, I am gaining 
confidence that I can do this project! I have already made mistakes 
and worked my way out of them. I am presently almost done carving the 
top and back.

I already have my 2nd and 3rd guitars planned.

Dave Weisbord

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