A day in the workshop

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Andy Culpepper

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From: NY, USA

A day in the workshop

Attention all lutherie and beard fans. This one is for you.
I decided to film myself for a day at work.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 11 2014 23:00:18

Sr. Martins

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RE: A day in the workshop (in reply to Andy Culpepper)

You made it look as easy as building a capo with a pencil.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 12 2014 1:10:59

Leñador

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From: Los Angeles

RE: A day in the workshop (in reply to Andy Culpepper)

Is that all it take? I already got the beard and banana part down pat!

It's crazy how much you guys use hand tools. I get bummed at work if I even have to hand nail something. lol
Great vid!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 12 2014 1:51:06

eitanfar

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RE: A day in the workshop (in reply to Andy Culpepper)

Very cool, thanks for sharing !
It's always amazing to see guitars come to life

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 12 2014 6:00:47

krichards

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From: York, England

RE: A day in the workshop (in reply to Andy Culpepper)

Nice video Andy thankyou.

I particularly like that circle cutter. Did you make it yourself?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 12 2014 8:00:42

Argaith

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From: Iran (living in London)

RE: A day in the workshop (in reply to Andy Culpepper)

Thanks for sharing Andy; great workmanship.

Your apprentice looks very young though

A

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 12 2014 10:08:38

johnnefastis

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RE: A day in the workshop (in reply to Andy Culpepper)

Nice thanks Andy

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 12 2014 11:04:27

Andy Culpepper

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From: NY, USA

RE: A day in the workshop (in reply to Andy Culpepper)

Thanks for watching guys! I may make more of these in the future.
Kevin, the circle cutter is from LMI. It adjusts finely and you can turn the blade around, change the depth etc. I use it for scoring the top for rosette inlay too.

The baby was a treat for anyone that watched to the end

Len, you construction guys are very efficient but I kind of miss the romanticism of swinging a hammer. My dad and I built two houses with nothing for power tools but one crappy cordless set: circular saw, drill, and sawzall

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 12 2014 12:20:15

Leñador

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RE: A day in the workshop (in reply to Andy Culpepper)

quote:

Len, you construction guys are very efficient but I kind of miss the romanticism of swinging a hammer. My dad and I built two houses with nothing for power tools but one crappy cordless set: circular saw, drill, and sawzall

Wowzers, impressive, I've even got a power tool for tying rebar lolol

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Tom Blackshear

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RE: A day in the workshop (in reply to Andy Culpepper)

Absolutely SUPER! It's always good to see you in operation. I love the way you tap the sound hole out. I think I'll learn how to do that instead of using a power tool.

The baby is so cute. We have yet to see any grandchildren. Maybe next year.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 14 2014 15:17:50