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visit. Letters More Resources for The Guitar Builder Some Updated and Easier Methods for First-time Luthiers It was a pleasure to read Steve Shanesy's sojourn into guitar making, ("Steel-stringed Guitar," October 2004). The article was a satisfying summary of a long and complex process, which documented the joys and pitfalls of a skilled woodworker building a Martin guitar design from a Martin-supplied kit. I was further gratified to see my textbook noted as "the bible" and listed as a resource for the would-be guitar maker. I hasten to note that the book was first published 18 years ago, and although it is still in print, it has not been updated. I think it would be a service to your readers, then, to point out that if you do obtain "Guitarmak-ing: Tradition and Technology," to visit my web site (cumpiano.com) before commencing - particularly the page dedicated to updates, corrections and refined methods, and then to the page which contains my newsletters, which are replete with questions and problem s that users of the book bumped up against during the last two decades, with my personal suggestions and clarifications in reply. Also let me point out that in his article Mr. Shanesy demonstrates the mould-assembly method of guitar construction, whereas my book details a different method, called "free assembly" - equally ancient - which dispenses with an elaborate mould and relies instead on a flat work board. This entails a process which, I believe, is less daunting for the aspiring luthier. William Cumpiano Northampton, Massachusetts You Overlooked One Rasp That's Valuable to Woodworkers Your article on rasps ("Return of the Rasp" November 2004) missed a very important tool - the 4-in-hand rasp. I have some of the rasps in the article. However my 4-in-hand has its place on my assembly bench along with my 6" square, Centerpoint rulers and my Helios vernier caliper. Some things we never put away. Tom Monahan Tulsa, Oklahoma We should have mentioned the 4-in-hand rasp in the article. For those unfamiliar with the tool (sometimes called a "shoe rasp"), they are typically 8" to 10" long and offer four different tooth patterns: One face of the tool has a half-round rasp and file; the other face has a flat rasp and file. i personally find these tools difficult to use — there's no place for a handle so you should use gloves. Plus, they offer only about 31/2" of cutting surface, which makes them unsuited for all but some occasional detail work. Their biggest virtue is the price — about $10. — Christopher Schwarz, executive editor Shoe Safety is Important When Using an Adze I loved the "Building a Welsh Stick Chair" article (November 2004), but what's with the moccasins on your feet while using an adze? We hold you guys to a higher level. Please don't let pictures like that get into print. The only time I let myself work in soft shoes is if I'm finishing or sanding or scrollsawing. I don't even turn wood with them on. continued on page 12 WRITE TO US Popular Woodworking welcomes letters from readers with comments about: the magazine or woodworking in general. Wetry to respond to all correspondence. Published letters may be edited for length or sty!e. All letters become the property of Popular Woodworking. How to send your !etter: • E-mail: popwood@fwpubs.com • Fax: 513-891-7196 • Mail carrier: Letters • Popular Woodwokking 4700 E. Galbraith Road Cincinnati, OH 45236 10 Popular Woodworking February 2005 |
