Inches or centimeters for USA?

[Dadgad]

The small router plane, open throat, looks like jewelry. It will be used for large inlay stuff, like soundhole rosettes.

Hard to say how it is more valuable, as an exquisite tool, or as a utilitarian work of art?
Either way, you will never tire of using or looking at it!
I look forward to feedback and progress reports on your guitar project.
I have never built one, but I've set up a lot, I used to manage a friend's shop in L.A.,
and he built a fair number there, including a couple for me.

Of course setting fret locations would be a lot easier in metric than imperial units,
but since you will likely use a template, 6 of one, and 15.24 of the other.

[Dana W]

Hard to say how it is more valuable, as an exquisite tool, or as a utilitarian work of art?
Either way, you will never tire of using or looking at it!
I look forward to feedback and progress reports on your guitar project.
I have never built one, but I've set up a lot, I used to manage a friend's shop in L.A.,
and he built a fair number there, including a couple for me.

Of course setting fret locations would be a lot easier in metric than imperial units,
but since you will likely use a template, 6 of one, half a dozen of the other.

Well, I started the project back in 2003. I've built a solara, collected tonewood, tools, and all sorts of knowledge. Right now we are in the middle of downsizing our empty nest, moving, and retiring, so it may be a while till the "next" progress report. Oh, and at some point I need to learn to play guitar too.

[Dadgad]

Oh, and at some point I need to learn to play guitar too.

There is a reasonably convincing body of evidence suggesting that learning to play a guitar is most readily accomplished by those who own guitars.
I am suddenly reminded of the great quote in your forum signature. Truer words were never spoken.
The most beautiful song you have ever heard begins with a single note.

[Dana W]

There is a reasonably convincing body of evidence suggesting that learning to play a guitar is most readily accomplished by those who own guitars.

Or at least by one who is holding one.

[Dana W]

I am suddenly reminded of the great quote in your forum signature. Truer words were never spoken.

This is my other favorite profound quote of his. When asked what time it was by Joe DiMaggio, Yogi answered "What? You mean now?"

Looking back, I see now I have completely and utterly abandoned the original OP and fully hijacked this thread. Of course the original topic appears to have run it's course some time ago indeed. I gonna go now.

[Dadgad]

deres would seem to be a happy camper, globally friendly dim style in hand.
Lest we forget he was the one who got us started down this guitar/luthier tool inspired detour in post #11.
Personally I am grateful for the distraction, and opportunity to enjoy your great sense of humor.

[Dana W]

deres would seem to be a happy camper, globally friendly dim style in hand.
Lest we forget he was the one who got us started down this guitar/luthier tool inspired detour in post #11.
Personally I am grateful for the distraction, and opportunity to enjoy your great sense of humor.

Nope, I think it was YOUR fault.

Thank you very much, the experience is mutual.

[deres]

Looking back, I see now I have completely and utterly abandoned the original OP and fully hijacked this thread. Of course the original topic appears to have run it's course some time ago indeed. I gonna go now.

Oh, please, continue this great guitar thread! I enjoy it too!

[Dana W]

Oh, please, continue this great guitar thread! I enjoy it too!

Thanks. I am trying to find time to compile some photo's and things to start a chat thread on hobbies. Sooner or later the mods will chastize me and send the guitar parts off to chat anyway.

I know there have been a few in the past, but they have all died from lack of participation. Maybe what they need is a little competition up front, a bar to raise, so to speak.

[Dadgad]

Oh, really? May the Fibonacci be with you.

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/vi-h...-plant--1-of-3