Month: September 2022

Two additions to my growing fleet of would-be boats.

Few have left their safe moorings. Perhaps it is time to give them permission to depart….

Katsuyuki Nishijima (b. 1945)

Made from recycled Oregon.

It never ceases to amaze me how a sharp hand-plane can swiftly transform ‘old’ wood.

Tatsuo Kawashima  (b.1939)

The endliner, made of Queensland Kauri,  is now installed along the inside edge of the lute body – where the construction is at its weakest.

Later on I will glue an endclasp to the outside edge, for additional strength.

I am pleased to report that the little wooden clamps did their job perfectly well. It seems they are not merely charming to look at, but more or less functional….