I sent off "Opossum in a Pear Tree" to it's new owner today. I've also begun the next opossum criddle, "Possumously". To date, I have the ribs assembled but some sanding on the liners remaining, the top is cut out and ready to carve, and I've carved the 'possum head and I have the peg box interior cleaned out. I'm now working on the final shaping and carving of the outer peg box and the rest of the neck. I hope to have this one done by the end of November.
As mentioned, there is a "Fras" in the universe. I am thinking ahead to the next instrument I'll be making, which will probably be a mandolin made from sassafras. I will probably make a guitar with it also. I know on the "Mandolin" page I am showing some curly maple indicating it will likely be the next one, but I have already cut that board up into what will be four violins. I am looking forward to these projects. Stay tuned.
As mentioned, there is a "Fras" in the universe. I am thinking ahead to the next instrument I'll be making, which will probably be a mandolin made from sassafras. I will probably make a guitar with it also. I know on the "Mandolin" page I am showing some curly maple indicating it will likely be the next one, but I have already cut that board up into what will be four violins. I am looking forward to these projects. Stay tuned.