estebanana -> RE: New Kiridashi (knife) (Apr. 7 2023 8:04:59)
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ORIGINAL: RobF OK, I want to clear the air. quote:
You really jumped on Eden about his knife and I didn’t like that because he’s the most mild mannered guy. I by chance use the same knife for cutting necks. This one I regret because I had no intention of dumping on Stephen. I have huge respect for him, he’s an awesome guy and an awesome builder. Maybe the flippancy of my first post set the tone and my response to him sounded off, which I guess might be understandable, but with that context taken away, I wasn’t trying to be salty with Stephen. Shout out to Stephen Eden, no offence intended. quote:
The point is seeing tools helps people get an idea of which questions to ask, because they have an object to wonder about; how does the guitar maker use that and why. Then a conversation can happen because the people showing their tools have reasons for choosing them based in the way they work. So if the guitar makers show the tools of the trade then there’s a context for a discussion that everyone can participate in. The makers can explain why they use them and the aspiring makers or just interested readers can read for fun. Which is one of the reasons I made my tongue in check rant about the first knife. I have used an identical one and the problem with it when used for heel carving, at least I found, was the tendency to choke up on the blade for detail work, mainly to avoid the problems brought into play by its length, and then slicing into the pad of your index or other fingers between the two knuckles. It’s a real danger. I’m not saying you’re going to cut yourself, you’re good enough not to, but a lot of new makers setting up their shops might not realize it, and the cuts that can happen can be significant. I’ll make a wager… if you use that blade for heel carving and walk away unscathed after, say two necks, I’ll pay for the thing. Well, up to $10. Canadian. You have to be honest and tell us if you cut yourself. There’s no shame in it. It’s gonna happen. Jinx jinx. quote:
Guasa is guasa, knives are knives. A guy complaining that we’re strange and discouraging to newcomers? Ok, there are 20 guitar forums in play right now in the world, this just happens to be the one that doesn’t coddle newcomers. Try a different guitar forum. Every forum has a different heat level, maybe the salsa is too hot here, that’s just the way it is. The person in question has been a member here for a few years now, not a new member. But, new or not, there’s no reason to belittle people or be discourteous to them. The question he asked was totally reasonable and it’s not a great reflection on the place treat a basic question or their originator with such disdain. Problem here is it’s largely unmoderated, everyone is very grateful to Simon for keeping the place open. But that doesn’t mean it should become some Wild West free-for-all. But if that’s what turns people on, then have at it. quote:
This is small foro it’s always had an off kilter culture whether I’m involved or not. I can leave for a year or two at a time and nothing changes. Thing is, and you should know this, I admire your work, not just the guitars, but also your sculpture and art. But, respecta has to flow both ways, not just for me, but for all the members here. This can’t be a kiss up kick down kind of place. That only works for the very few, and if it keeps up pretty soon the place truly will lose relevance. I’m not trying to put you down, but when you push the quieter members around it’s not a good look. I also am pretty sure it’s not even an accurate look, we’ve had great conversations in the past, so I know this. Any rate, I don’t want fights and I accept the responsibility that I’ve pretty well been the instigator of this one, so truly and sincerely, I apologize L’Affair Mango. That yellowish orange stain on my reputation. The poster had been a member for several years, and they didn’t know what they were getting into? And a few months ago the long con set up to make a big deal out of using the word ‘pulsation’ ? You know these things are BS and have nothing to do with guitar making. It will all even out. I might dull the end of the pointy knife, because that’s not why I got it. The next time I frighten a poor newbie, all you have to do is tell them I’m the group jerk and not to listen to me. You have to rescue them. Let’s just have a group hug and go back to work you, big galute.
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