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Old July 31st, 2007, 10:45 PM   #14 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash
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Originally Posted by aznrambo481 View Post
This build will not use routers or electrical cutting machines of any kind. I am cutting, sanding, and shaving with hand saws, rasps, and sanding blocks.

Another big reason is to show everybody that it doesn't take a shopfull of tools to build an instrument. If a 16-year old with very little woodworking experience could build an instrument in his spare time during summer break, any of you out there can.


Dude, you are a total MacGruber... I love it!!!

That kind of project would scare the he!! out of me... that's biting off a giant piece to chew... that's why I think you kick ass.

I wouldn't sweat the finger wound - after about a week or two you'll be back to healed... if not, your lapsteel will be built and you can just use the slide bar :)

I am still holding off on my lapsteel until I can get my hands on two string benders (I want to tune it in Open E and put benders on the G and B strings for full-on fake pedal steelin')... but you're inspiring me to perhaps just build it and worry about benders later!!!

I am loving this thread and I can't wait for more updates!!!


For all of the MacGrubers out there (hopefully including me):

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