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by Eric Crawford
Thu Jul 06, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Happy 26th Birthday, MIMF!
Replies: 3
Views: 8522

Re: Happy 26th Birthday, MIMF!

Happy Birthday
Thank you all!
by Eric Crawford
Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: Guitar repair vise
Replies: 3
Views: 8639

Re: Guitar repair vise

I like it. Elegant solution
by Eric Crawford
Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: First Guitar as done as it's going to be.
Replies: 26
Views: 45043

Re: First Guitar as done as it's going to be.

Yep Although I may have found a way to stop that cycle. My current odd attempt at an unusual design is fretless. Any intonation issues will be easily explained by my lack of playing ability so I can still think I built it well. We will see. I should probably finish this summer if I don’t get too sid...
by Eric Crawford
Sat Jun 10, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: First Guitar as done as it's going to be.
Replies: 26
Views: 45043

Re: First Guitar as done as it's going to be.

I like it. The woods look really good together and the rosette is beautiful.
Hopefully it plays as good as it looks!
by Eric Crawford
Sat Jun 10, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: Introduce yourself here!
Topic: Hello - just joined
Replies: 7
Views: 8973

Re: Hello - just joined

Welcome aboard, “unfinished projects” sounds familiar, it can be hard to focus with the Lake there to distract you, and if you are like me, the puzzle of the concept and attempting to design a weird idea into a physical product can be a distraction if the last Idea’s project is still incomplete. I l...
by Eric Crawford
Fri May 05, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Building instruments, while having young kids
Replies: 28
Views: 40055

Re: Building instruments, while having young kids

Yep A slip of the tongue can get you in a bit of trouble, just forget that word unless you are paying a neighborhood kid for a specific time. You are just hanging out with your kid. You will be providing care when needed, and comic relief always. Now is the time to work on silly faces and your dad j...
by Eric Crawford
Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:33 am
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Building instruments, while having young kids
Replies: 28
Views: 40055

Re: Building instruments, while having young kids

If you are like me, you may have to learn to work on one thing at a time, and to put your stuff away, especially sharp, fragile, sticky, or small stuff away between uses.
The first six months are a learning period for you as the new one increases In mobility and curiosity. Perceptions will change.
by Eric Crawford
Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:57 am
Forum: Glues and Finishes
Topic: Burst and French Polish?
Replies: 18
Views: 29391

Re: Burst and French Polish?

That’s how I’m doing this one. Blonde, Amber, button lac, and a deep garnet. This was a couple coats ago. It is easy to rub the color out out and start over, and this had definitely been a learning experience. I think I’m getting the hang of it now, and find it easier/ faster to lay a deep color coa...
by Eric Crawford
Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Harmonica repair info/forum wanted
Replies: 8
Views: 9819

Re: Harmonica repair info/forum wanted

Wow. That’s cool. And surprisingly similar to what I’m attempting in overall shape.
by Eric Crawford
Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:16 am
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Harmonica repair info/forum wanted
Replies: 8
Views: 9819

Re: Harmonica repair info/forum wanted

I started it. Plans have changed a few times lol. So far I have a neck and scroll roughed out, a top carved and attached to the sides. I haven’t braced it yet, and still need to thin it out a bit. I’ve done everything on this build weird lol. In the end it should probably give the impression of what...
by Eric Crawford
Sun Oct 23, 2022 6:53 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Harmonica repair info/forum wanted
Replies: 8
Views: 9819

Re: Harmonica repair info/forum wanted

Nice pics. Yea Slidemeister is 99% chromatics, but there is a diatonic section and one of the members is a great repair guy who is partial to Special 20s. Popping that rivet and replacing the reed is the best bet. I be soldered reeds to change the note, never to fix a crack. Replacement reed plates ...
by Eric Crawford
Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:27 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: Harmonica repair info/forum wanted
Replies: 8
Views: 9819

Re: Harmonica repair info/forum wanted

I used to do a good bit of harmonica modding/ retuning so if it’s something like flattening the reed in space or tone , resetting it, or sharpening it, I can offer a little help. Depending on the model/ reed I may have a replacement if you want. There used to be some active discussion at Slidemeiste...
by Eric Crawford
Sun Aug 14, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Do I need a body mold?
Replies: 24
Views: 38252

Re: Do I need a body mold?

Very nice.
I may step the coin idea for a screw cover.
I used to collect ancient coins, and have a few of low value that would do the trick nicely.
by Eric Crawford
Fri Aug 12, 2022 9:15 am
Forum: Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Do I need a body mold?
Replies: 24
Views: 38252

Re: Do I need a body mold?

That looks really nice.
I can’t tell from the angle of the picture, is the tailpiece bolted to the end block through the top?
by Eric Crawford
Sun Jul 31, 2022 8:29 pm
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: Walnut / Redwood Soprano
Replies: 2
Views: 5827

Re: Walnut / Redwood Soprano

Those are beautiful. Nice job with the plates.
by Eric Crawford
Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:11 pm
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Great expectations
Replies: 8
Views: 3998

Re: Great expectations

That looks like a challenge!
Hopefully “Playable “ is subjective and loosely defined.
by Eric Crawford
Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:19 pm
Forum: Auctions
Topic: Osage orange back & side set
Replies: 6
Views: 19103

Re: Osage orange back & side set

Thanks!
I was going to bid, even though I don’t have a build planned, but kept looking at thinking that this would be perfect for an ABG.
by Eric Crawford
Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:05 pm
Forum: Wood and Materials Q&A
Topic: Giveaway- LMI Richlite and Rocklite fingerboards (bass)
Replies: 20
Views: 190018

Re: Giveaway- LMI Richlite and Rocklite fingerboards (bass)

Thanks.
That sounds good, and like it may be a perfect substrate for learning inlay work. Im not doing that yet, but I may consider it as an option for a fretless bass.
by Eric Crawford
Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:19 pm
Forum: Auctions
Topic: Foredom Series CC Flex Shaft rotary tool
Replies: 6
Views: 7776

Re: Foredom Series CC Flex Shaft rotary tool

This is a great tool.
I already have one, but I’ll bid
$50
by Eric Crawford
Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:18 pm
Forum: Jam Session
Topic: MIMF 25th Anniversary coming up!!
Replies: 6
Views: 14298

Re: MIMF 25th Anniversary coming up!!

I’m pretty new, and things have been slow since I joined, but I learned a lot reading older posts. Great resource.
I’ll look for some stuff. Maybe even try some sketches for the shirt.
When does the auction close?

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