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I've been busy in the workshop,

I proposed to my wife at a special place that we love, called Westonbirt Arboretum, in Gloucestershire, and we were married at Westonbirt House, the home of the creator of the arboretum,

I have been talking to them for quite some time around having some wood from them to build a guitar, and also some to build a proper version of my MDF prototype, It will be special with wood from this very dear place.
(viewtopic.php?f=27&t=102) for plans!

Now I've been a fool, and not taken pictures of the build - sorry!

I picked up some cherry and maple, and got to work, I've re-worked the feet and the tops to make them a little more interesting, and instead of the black and silver paint (sacrilege on beautiful wood) I've used Danish oil to finish it.

The build is done, I now need to fit the feet, buffers, and hooks, and then we are there.

Photos open the right way round when clicked . . .

Nice job. The joinery looks very well done!

Thank you! Not bad for an amateur

Now finished and in the office!

just saw this on instagram... came here to see more pics! nice work. I was going to comment on Instagram that I am glad they tore that old bordello down finally, but that would have been uncouth, especially in response to such a cool and romantic story.

So I saved it for AGF instead LOL! Just kidding my friend. I admire your craftsmanship and dedication to safe storage of your guitars, and honouring your dear and lovely wife, not necessarily in that order

I figured out something the other day in regards to guitar storage myself... you know those ubiquitous tool hooks you see at the dollar store for a buck?
I was always afraid to use one due to the plastic junk on them, known to destroy finishes...



Anyway, I took some thinner garment leather and wrapped it around a suitable sized dowel, and proceeded to sew about 15 inches of leather in a tube along the dowel. Then I simply cut it into shorter tubes that I could slip onto each arm of the hook and trim to fit. Works great - ended up getting another four guitars off the floor.

I would love to get these hooks wrapped in some nice leather - eh Brad?

I’m using guitar hangers from Amazon, 5mm steel rod with padded foam covers.

UrenragK wrote: ↑Tue Sep 01, 2020 4:37 pm I’m using guitar hangers from Amazon, 5mm steel rod with padded foam covers.

you see I am always worried about the foam. Sometimes over time, unpredicted by the manus, things happen
If you end up ordering something from me in the future lets talk about Well-Hung guitar condoms along with.

So on the big reveal last night Mrs G said "Where's the old stand then?" "You'll be needing that for the next 3 guitars"

She's a keeper!