Once you get the bug, it stays with you for life.Doing some skill with your hands provides some inner peace and satisfaction that escapes lots of people. Guitar making can cement your life and give it a direction. There are so many facets to building an instrument, that perhaps you will become an expert in one of the offshoots.For example, you will need to know something about all the woods available in your area as well as offshore.The search for wood of a particular species can take you all over the state, country or globe.The study of wood is a full time occupation on its own, and is a facinating journey.The people you will meet along this road will keep your interest alive.

Another area you will visit many times is that of woodwork machinery. This is another facet which will keep your brain ticking. The scope of woodworking tools is immense, and if you are not careful, it will drain your resources.You will always be thinking, I’ve got to have one of those gizmoes to complete a particular task more efficiently.Sometimes, speed is of the essence, but if your style is more laid back, you will choose the tool that’s right for you.

Once an instrument has been completed and fully sanded, then it should be covered in lacquer, oil or varnish.The application of these finishes is another complete study on its own. There are some entertaining books available on lacquer finishing by people who spent their whole lives doing just that. George Frank is one that comes to mind.

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