Monthly Archives: September 2011

Nick Benjamin Guitar

Posted on September 9, 2011 by benfairlightedwards

Cor! Look at my nearly ready Orchestra Model guitar by Nick Benjamin. I’ve waited almost 3 years for this – and I’m hugely looking forward to writing new songs on it. It’s made of Quilted Sapele and Redwood, with Macassar … Continue reading →

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Hammer Rollers

Posted on September 6, 2011 by benfairlightedwards

Hammer rollers: clipping off! I’m just clipping off the rollers (note how flat they are) in order to replace them with new (excellent Japanese!) ones, a photo of which I’ll post when they’re in place and nicely lined up…

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St Clements Coffee Table

Posted on September 3, 2011 by benfairlightedwards

For my new casework finishes, I experimented with a friend’s throw-away table. Following loads of careful scraping & planing to erase the damaged and dented veneers and mahogany woodwork, carving chamfers on St Clements Coffee corner the legs,  I blended … Continue reading →

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