RE: The "I can put more clamps on a guitar than Anders Eliason " contest

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aarongreen

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RE: The "I can put more clamps ... (in reply to estebanana)

As long as the only power tool being used is my shop vac, it's a free for all as far as I'm concerned, and yes you definitely should try that.

Aaron

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estebanana

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RE: The "I can put more clamps ... (in reply to aarongreen)

This is the most useful guitar making information I've gotten here.

Do you thing Anchor Steam beer will be good for shop cleaning or a more economy beer like MGD?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 14 2011 17:51:26

Anders Eliasson

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RE: The "I can put more clamps ... (in reply to aarongreen)

I agree, important stuff this. I will try a Cruzcampo. Its very flamenco, I might even start singing some ayyyyyyy´s por siguiriya while using the vacum cleaner.
think I´ll start cleaning my workshop some more.

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aarongreen

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RE: The "I can put more clamps ... (in reply to aarongreen)

Gentlemen
I am so very pleased to be able to impart some wisdom to collegues such as yourselves. This is my 20th year as a luthier, and at this point I am feeling more and more that I need to do my part to spread the wealth of information I have gleaned over the years. It is my debt to those who came before, which can only be paid by taking part in the sharing process, so that all may benefit.

As such I will dispense with any misgivings of holding onto secrets. First of all, the quality of beer is vital, cheap beer is only good for bar-b-ques or when you had so much of the good stuff, you can no longer tell the difference.

Cleaning is a sacred activity, look to the East for validation of that, in Japan all craftsmen start by purifing their space first. No need for tossing salt around or involving any priests, just know a cluttered space begats (don't get to use that word enough) a cluttered mind. As a sacred process one should always clean with a pure spirit and pure spirits. No cheap beer, no cheap vodka, no cheap whiskey or for God's sake no cheap tequilla.

To chime in on your choice of brew....Cruzcampo is good, Anchor Steam is good, Dogfishhead's 60 minute IPA is a personal favorite, but Stella Artois works good too, it's lighter and good for when I'm trying to get ready for beach season.

Onward!
Aaron

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rodpacheco

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RE: The "I can put more clamps ... (in reply to aarongreen)

Ohh, Stella Artois is delicious beer... for a blanca!!

and how about Negra Modelo... for a negra!!

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estebanana

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RE: The "I can put more clamps ... (in reply to Anders Eliasson)

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I might even start singing some ayyyyyyy´s por siguiriya while using the vacum cleaner.

ah, vacuum cleaner, anvil..whats the difference...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 16 2011 3:46:34

aarongreen

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RE: The "I can put more clamps ... (in reply to aarongreen)

Negras good beer too, another personal fav

In regards to the vacuum, it certainly worked for Phish.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 16 2011 12:18:57

paul.troutfisher

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RE: The "I can put more clamps ... (in reply to aarongreen)

ok, so I cheated.

BTW, finally started on my first guitar. I'm sure it will be very slow progress (family/work demands), but I'll try to post updates has the come.

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paul.troutfisher

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RE: The "I can put more clamps ... (in reply to aarongreen)

oops, looks like i need to make it smaller next time :)

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 18 2011 18:23:33

Escribano

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RE: The "I can put more clamps ... (in reply to paul.troutfisher)

quote:

oops, looks like i need to make it smaller next time :)

Yeah, this site charges by the square foot - and anyway, those look like jump cable clips

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estebanana

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RE: The "I can put more clamps ... (in reply to aarongreen)

I call foul on Troutie, gratuitous clamping. Penalty ....five clamps less on next headstock.......

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 18 2011 19:51:11