http://tenonandspline.com/blog My adventures in woodworking, remodeling, home automation, and technology Thu, 17 May 2012 11:56:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://tenonandspline.com/blog/archives/640 http://tenonandspline.com/blog/archives/640#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:00:54 +0000 Patrick http://tenonandspline.com/blog/?p=640 The soundhole rosette is an aesthetic embellishment that provides an excellent opportunity for the luthier (or newbie like myself) to leave his distinctive impression on the finished instrument. Consequently I spent much time considering the design for the rosette on my first guitar build. Although I’ve significant experience inlaying wood, I’ve never worked with abalone … Continue reading »

]]> http://tenonandspline.com/blog/archives/640/feed 0 http://tenonandspline.com/blog/archives/80 http://tenonandspline.com/blog/archives/80#comments Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:54:57 +0000 Patrick http://tenonandspline.com/blog/archives/80 Just after our second child, Sean, was born, my parents came out for a visit. While they were here, my mother mentioned that she was planning to purchase a toddler step for my niece, Samantha. Apparently this has become something of a tradition for her. I promptly nixed that idea, insisting that I build one … Continue reading »

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