Guitarmaker Issue 46
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Zeidler Guitar Project
Cover photo: the Zeidler project guitar under construction.
archtop; memorial; Zeidler, John
ASIA Member news
Mike Longworth, Ernst Pozar, Ken Donnell, Theo Scharpach
Mike Longworth (who died in January '03) discusses the Banjo Joke Book and whether some jokes are funny or offensive (with examples). Ernst Pozar reminisces about his interaction with Longworth. Ken Donell updates the membership on his retirement. Theo Scharpach comments on the Selmer guitars of issue 45.
banjo; Longworth, Mike; Selmer; humor; biography
ASIA Workbench
Rick Davis
Thanks to the 2003 symposium, ASIA is in good financial standing. Also as a result of the symposium, members are submitting more articles for Guitarmaker. Sally Wells takes over the membership database, and Brown printing now prints the magazine.
symposium; ASIA; event
Dust Collection for the Guitar Shop
Davie Eichelbaum
The author discusses the value of the dust collection system and downdraft table he installed in his new shop. With 8 photos and 2 sources.
shop; dust collection; safety; tools
Dear Rick
Carl Kaufmann
Safety depends more on attitude than apparatus, hazardous work can be done safely, and accidents can usually be prevented. The author backs up these ideas with 30 years experience working at the safety-record-setting Dupont. With 3 photos.
safety; shop
Drafting an Answer to Airborne Dust
Bill Mol
The author builds a down-draft sanding table.It uses a commercial dust collector to move the air and a perforated rubber floor mat as a working surface. With 5 photos.
safety; dust collection; shop; tools, shop-built
New Shop Design: Comfort, Better Efficiency, and Safety
Mario Proulx
Suggestions for anyone designing a new shop.For example, an insulated floor, dust collection, benches the right height, and even a pleasing tint to the room color.
safety; shop
Things I've Learned about Workplace Safety
David Vincent
Basics for teaching shop safety.
safety; shop
The Zeidler Guitar Project
Linda Manzer, Richard Hoover, Tom Ribbecke, Steve Grimes, John Monteleone
When the highly-respected luthier John Zeidler fell ill, Linda Manzer assembled a team to build a guitar that would honor John and raise funds for his medical care. From a slide show-roundtable given at the 2003 symopsium. With 44 photos and 1 illustration.
archtop; memorial; Zeidler, John
Review: Guitars Through the Ages
Tim Brookes
This 72-page book is the program from a concert played on historical guitars from James Westbrook's collection. The rewier finds interesting morsels throughout, but is disappointed by its brevity. With 1 photo.
review; guitar, nylon string
Review: The Classical Guitar
Sergei de Jonge
This book contains biographical information on people involved with the classical guitar--players, teachers and composers. There is a section on recordings, and one on guitar makers. Alas, the reviewer (a luthier) laments, there is no information on guitar construction.
review; guitar, nylon string
The Jay Method
Jay Darmstadtler
Steps to repairing a broken headstock with splines inlaid into the front of the neck. With 9 photos.
repair
Choosing the Correct Carver
J.B. Alred
Things to look for when choosing a duplicating carver, by the designer of the Gemini Carving Duplicator. With 11 illustrations.
tools
The Joy of Sharpening
Mike dePunte
How to sharpen steel tools taking into consideration the type of steel, hardness, edge geometry, and tool use. Authorered by the manufacturer of Cape Forge tools.
tools, hand; sharpening
Building the Perfect Mistake
John Hall
Learn how to make better guitars by making every possible mistake, including pride.
humor
Tax Tips for Luthiers
David Bland
A C.P.A. details the six major types of business entities: sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability corporation (C), corporation (S), and non-profit organization.
business