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I don't know protocall for getting started at this forum, so I thought it might be useful to introduce myself. I have been lurking here a while and only started to join in the conversations. I hope this is not sounding too silly.

So, the short version is I have played guitar for nearly 40 years just for fun. 15 years ago I started making furniture with mostly hand tools as a hobby. I love wood. I recently learned that there is kind of renaissance occuring where people actually make guitars themselves and with forums like this one to help, ordinary folks like me might be able to do the same. I live in Illinois with my family and work in Chicago. In my years of making stuff, I've learned a few things myself and hope I can make a contribution as well as learn enough to make my own guitars. Cheers everone. Steve Courtright

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"Building guitars looks hard, but it's actually much harder than it looks." Tom Buck

Welcome, Steve

You're going to like the OLF. Your playing and woodworking experience sounds pretty much like mine. I've completed one guitar (took me 6 months, after building tools and jigs) and it came out very nice. I'm currentlly building two just alike for my sons. This forum will certainly help you along.    Very few of us think any question is silly so ask away and keep us posted with your progress, including pictures.    Good to have you.

Ron

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OLD MAN formerly (and formally) known as:

Ron Wisdom

Somewhere in the middle of Arkansas......

Hi Steve
This is the reason we are here and the reason Lance started this thing. Welcome to the OLF and we're interested in seeing your stuff so don't forget to show off once n a while.

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Tickle your guitar daily, and it'll tickle you back.

Hey Steve! Welcome to the OLF!

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Lance@LuthiersForum.com

Steve, welcome to the best darn forum on the web!

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Joe Breault
Merrimack, NH
Perpetual novice

Thanks all! Looking forward to gettin' my hands dirty and posting guitar pics.

Since I haven't started my first guitar yet my only pics are of my furniture. Here is something I finished recently for the bedside. Cherry and lacewood. Oil and Wax finish. The colors evened out nicely, yep I used different planks (oops), after being in the sun for a few weeks.

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"Building guitars looks hard, but it's actually much harder than it looks." Tom Buck

Welcome to the OLF Steve- Yes I think you will like it here! Nice piece of Fine furniture there!

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Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

Welcome Steve! Ooooh, our British contingent are going to love your finish on that lovely nightstand. (And nice looking wood, too.)
What might start afflicting you is the desire to dismantle your furniture and turn it into guitars. For instance, those side slats---how wide are they?

Steve K.

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

Steve, not wide enough (1 1/2") but now you got me thinking!

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"Building guitars looks hard, but it's actually much harder than it looks." Tom Buck

Hi Steve, as you can see, the folks hre are very welcoming! So welcome to the best group of guitar builders there is on earth, you already have woodworking skills that are undeniable and it will help you tremendously to build your instruments, be aware that the OLF is just as addictive as the building itself, you might even be tempted to cheat shop time and stay on the forum some nights!

Good to have you here!

Thanks for the warm welcome, Serge and all!

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"Building guitars looks hard, but it's actually much harder than it looks." Tom Buck

Hi Steve

Welcome to the OLF, really nice furniture, and as steve said I love the finish

Russell

Welcome, your woodworking skills will come in really handy and should give you a head start.

As has been said, there is no such thing as a silly question, and do search the archive forum for the wealth of information it contains. You've got thousands of years experience to draw on here, from some of the best builders around. Enjoy the journey.

Colin

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I don't believe in anything, I simply make use of a set of reasonable working hypotheses.

Welcome aboard Steve! Good to have you. Well I can't add much more than what has already been said here. If you're familiar with this forum, you know how boss it is!

Gorgeous piece of work there! I'm looking forward to seeing your instruments!

Al

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I'd like to be able to prove, just for once, that money wouldn't make me happy...

Welcome, Steve!

One of the crossover benefits of lutherie is that you'll start adding purfling and mother of pearl initials to your furniture!

Hey Steve!

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Billy Dean Thomas
Covina, CA

"Multi famam, conscientiam, pauci verentur."
(Many fear their reputation, few their conscience)

Welcome!

Mike
White Oak, Texas

Welcome, Steve, to the best forum on the web! The finest bunch of wackos
you'll ever meet!

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now known around here as Pat Foster
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http://www.patfosterguitars.com

Beautiful piece! Welcome Steve!
Im sure someone with your woodworking skills will have no problem gett rabidly addicted to guitarmaking!
I know theres a few guys from Illinios here too!
Cheers
Charlie charliewood38926.59625