Your quote above: "...but the common thing that is frustrating to me is when professional luthiers don't encourage new entrances. " As a woodworker who works alone in my basement shop, I have found the exact opposite with the woodworking community. I'm sorry that luthiers don't encourage new entrances; it's one of the things I find most attractive amongst furniture makers, crafts folk, sawyers, and almost anyone who makes sawdust to gladly welcome anyone into our individual crafts. Curious as to why your community of luthiers does not. I would encourage anyone who wants to make something out of anything to do it. Working with one's hands is so incredibly satisfying. Keep on the good path, Daisy. You're a talented artisan. Best wishes from across the pond.
I discovered what a luthier is at age 70. Since I’m now retired from the army I’m doing small projects. I don’t have funds to outfit a shop or a dedicated room, but I do like doing what I’m doing. I also play guitar badly and I’m learning keyboard. I wish I had discovered luthiery at a young age, but I still had a good life and a wonderful family.
Hi Daisy, Mike here from Mule Kick Guitars in the U.S.A. While I primarily build 3-string & 4-string cigar box guitars and other stringed instruments as a fun side-hustle, I'm writing to say that, eventhough I've learned much from other cigar box guitar builders videos, I do watch lots of videos by trained professional luthiers like yourself because I get to see how professionals approach various aspects of guitar making. I know a professional luthier here in our town and he is a very grumpy guy who you can hardly talk to. But he is the best. Thanks so much for your interesting videos.
I’m hooked, you had me at we, lol… Wei I agree… on ward and up wards of course. They say that sometimes. I don’t know who THEY are but they do, you know. 🎸🤓🎸☮️❤️
Best channel on youtube by far. I have cut some eucalyptus boards last week, when they are dry in a couple of years I'll send some to you! Your most dedicated Italian fan!
Singularly superb At 54 - I gave up playing guitar after 40 years of joy with it. I never achieved my dream to design, build and play my own guitar. Discovering this channel fills me with joy.
Am 66 and been working on guitars since 1969. Building this century. Love the work with wood. ( Lots of orfders for electrics though). Good luck and be prepared to spend long days ( 6 a.m till 11 p.m) that's what some days are. Lauhed at the red nails and the unpainted one- don't bother unles you're going out. Cheers ! Terry from Oz.
My late father was a luthier. I did many many woodwork projects in his workshop growing up. That shot of you making plunger coffee really got me! God I would love to be back in his workshop having a coffee and making something! Love the channel! You are going to be huge!!
I can relate...years ago I borrowed my friends tiny shop for a day...40 years later I still remember the golden afternoon light beaming in and alighting all the dust motes, listening to classical music. a moment, a memory in time. At 70, retired, I'm finally building a little shop and plan on building guitars...pouring a foundation this week...gotta hurry up!
As many have and will say, you are living what I could only wish I had the guts to do! Whatever your personal level of success is or feels like, I appreciate people like you exist and share your life. It shows that this kind of life is achievable if you want it enough and want to work for it. Thanks!
Thanks Daisy, good to see that it’s not all bells and whistles but like all worthwhile ventures and journeys it requires discipline and consistency and focus. So yes thank you.
So happy the TH-cam algorithm led me to such an amazing person who is doing what she loves and living her best life as well. Love your personality and the passion you show in making guitars. I am looking at buying a semi-hollow body guitar which is what led me to your channel and I could not be happier. I look forward to following you on your journey! Oh and hello from Michigan!
I needed this channel on such a variety of levels. Holy shit. Please accept this as a compliment that’s enthusiastic and sincere: you’ve elevated and modernized everything that was great about Bob Ross, in my opinion. And surely without intending to, which is the coolest part. Rock on, Tempest.
As someone who's been playing guitar for about 13 years, I just realised I've never seen the actual guitar-making process until now! Subscribed instantly :)
I built my first guitar 4 months ago started my business right after that and absolutely love the work it is precision crafting right out the gate from glue up all the way to boxing for delivery, I am milling my wood for next year but currently I have been using antique furniture especially mahogany I put in 12hr days 7 days a week there is not enough time in the day and I have never experienced this feeling towards anything before in my life very powerful this craft is love it love it
@@oldmanpatriot1490 TH-cam search for Jo-Boo I use pictures of it for my cover art it is a 7 string, I have used it to record several songs "Night OutShines The Day"... "If You Only Wanted To"... "SliK"... "Just A Little Longer" to name a few
Hi. I'm not a luthier, and have no plans to become one, but I do enjoy woodworking as a hobby, plus I play bass. I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your video. I'm very impressed by your passion for the craft, as well as your bravery in starting a business. Thank you for sharing.
I have spent the afternoon making progress with my workshop so I am nowhere near this stage in my plans for luthiers but its getting there. A huge pile of slab sawn ash is going to become a workbench but there is a lot of organising needed before the cutting starts. In the meantime seeing others whose hard work is paying off is a huge inspiration.
Thanks for this lovely glimpse into your life! I truly wish I'd started learning luthiery when I was younger. Started in my 40s and now it's my favorite thing to do! That black walnut timber set looks fabulous! Looking forward to seeing the guitar it becomes!!
Miss Tempest you have such a cheery warmth about you that it is a pleasure to watch you work. I look forward to seeing your black walnut (by Royal Appointment) guitar in the future.
Wow! This vid makes me believe in humanity again, knowing such sweet and lovely persons build guitars for a living and being so engaged with it. Great, love it!
I spent yesterday drawing the Cad drawings for my headstock jig, then remembered that I needed to thin my headstocks ready for the jig and drew up some code to thickness them down to size. This afternoon, I put them on the machine and they're now the right size, and I machined part of the headstock jig. Tonight you show me the proper way of doing it! Love the video.
I'm in the process of making my first guitar for my son. It's a course done through DVA here in Australia. The instructors and others on the course are great people. It really opened my eyes up to just how much detail goes into making them from scratch by hand and not mass produced guitars. I'm glad this video popped up. I've seen lots of different ways people make them from very basic tools on the floor to factories making hundreds a day. Well done to you for your choice of career.
I am a luthier as well, trained by my grandfather from the "old country" (Euro), I worked for Fender 1972 -99 from a design luthier, thru floor super, Production Mgr. In 55 years I haven't seen as an attractive and talented Female Luthier as you. Keep your enthusiasm into your older even more experienced years! Cheers !
It's so nice to see a young girl like you keeping the ancient craft of the luthier alive. Special thanks to the crazy TH-cam algorithm for putting you in my way. You just earned a subscriber from Brazil. ;)
Woke up this morning in a funky mood and watching your video really lifted my spirits. Awsome workshop! Thankyou young lady. If you named your workshop "Teapot" you could be a Tempest in a Teapot 😁😊👍✌
Thanks for your advice above - As an ex Carpenter who moved into commerce, I am now considering the move back into fine carpentry and was thinking of becoming a luthier when I finally hang up the polished shoes and neck-tie. Love that you have artist spaces like this - can't think we have spaces like that near me in Scotland. I luckily have a 7m x 3m garage being slowly converted into a workshop to support my dream set to happen in 2026, wish me luck!
As a Canadian who does some woodworking I’m very familiar with Black Walnut. It’s a beautiful wood to work with and I personally love the aroma of it. It has a beautiful appearance and isn’t prone to burn marks from power tool cutters like cherry or hard maple.
Glad your Chanel came up on my feed, I’ve done two guitar building courses here in Australia using all Australian Timbers. Your guitars are simply stunning. I hope you have a long a prosperous future with Lutherie
How wonderful to see a young woman who has entered the craft! I'm so glad I found this video via TH-cam's suggestions, and I look forward to seeing the rest of your videos.
Man I love watching these videos, there's something so relaxing and satisfying for me about watching somebody create something beautiful grom a piece of wood. I'd love to have a fraction of your talent.
I smiled though this whole video because you have so much joy building guitars. All I did through lockdowns was take a damaged guitar and tried to revive it, but you're starting from pieces of wood. You're awesome.
I really enjoy your videos, I am learning different things, every time I watch a viddy. A player for years and I do most of my own set ups etc., but I am now addicted. Keep up the good work and I think you're on your way to becoming a great Luthier and You Tube hit
Always look forward to these videos, and they never disappoint. Love the cartoons/artwork and music , calming,informative and interesting. Nice work 🎶🎸👍
Well done young lady,it is tuff getting started in life an especially in your own business. Watch your back. An the very best of luck. Always stay strong an committed. M
You are living my dream, some thing I always wanted to do is build my own guitar. I always wanted to build a Les Paul until I started to investigate how much work it was . So eventually I just went and bought an Epiphone which is a cheap Gibson Version but it sounds good so I’m happy. I used to do a lot of custom woodwork in Canada, so I had all the tools just didn’t have the time and didn’t have the market for it. Although I’m sure it is there, because there are luthier‘s around. I just don’t know any. My favourite wood was walnut as well, I used to build raised panelled cupboard doors and panel style furniture from rough lumber and spray them with catalyzed lacquer‘s. I often use jigs and routers as opposed to doing things by hand like you , but working by hand certainly has its advantages as you do develop a real feel for your tools and they become a part of your body as an extension there of. Nice to hear you have such a passion for wood and what you can do with it, namely make beautiful music. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Regards Gerry
Hey Gerry! If' you're still in Canada and in Montreal, I can advise you to meet with some people who have a studio and they're making guitars, It is located in the Mile End, maybe you already know them.
I enjoyed the video Daisy. You have a perfect voice: clear, calm and well-paced. What you say is well-judged, delivering the essential information in an informal, understandable manner. Lutherie's gain has been journalism's loss!
Love the videos! I spent my afternoon sanding away most of my first two clear coats and laying down the final coat. Hopefully final...lol a bit of cut and buff away from my third from scratch guitar build is complete!
Daisy you are an inspection to all females 👍. I can hear in your determination you have what it takes to do and to succeed in your line of love in what you do ..Your fight will be worth it , and to all .
Lovely introduction to your craft and you. All the best going forward. Perhaps you could take us through the repertoire of instruments you make. Cheers
You can use walnut for the neck too if you want to avoid tropical mahogany. Black walnut (juglans nigra) has a the edge over mahogany in stiffness and breaking strength, is stable and carves great. It is going to be heavier, but not as heavy as hard maple. Like mahogany it can vary a lot in density and hardness.
I'm on my journey of starting my own line of headless multiscale guitars. I've already prototyped some body ideas and my neck/fretboard templates are currently being CNC'd by a local machine shop(not buying a CNC anytime soon). I still need to buy a proper thickness planer but I have pretty much all the other tools necessary. I'd say the biggest challenge so far is creating the necessary templates to be able to accurately replicate a design, but it's worth putting the effort in since it'll make it much easier and faster to build an instrument. It took me many hours in CAD and SVG programs to design the body and neck shapes! Thankfully I already have been working on building a collection of really nice power tools.
You are such an amazing artisan. You are intoxicating to watch -- your demeanor, your calm -- I could watch all day. You remind me a bit of Ted Woodford - so skilled and precise. Appreciate your videos.
I loved this video. I’ve just returned from working with a luthier in Sweden to build my first guitar. Twelve consecutive long and stressful days to create a beautiful instrument. The most stressful thing I’ve done because, as you say, there is no “undo” option with wood. Inspired by you.
A coincidence. I too have made a guitar with that QV Kew walnut. So I know who your supplier is! The guitar has a beautiful dark antique style resonance and has drawn many admiring comments. I wish you all the best in your career.
Amazing and a pleasure to watch. Its really nice to see that we still have Makers like Daisy keeping a tradition alive. Well done anf keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video. Anth
Wow! I found this to be a very attractive video, as an artist, jeweller, writer, and photographer, I’m very attracted to other creative’s and love seeing how they create their beauty.
Dziękujemy.
Thank you, this is really kind. ❤️
Your quote above: "...but the common thing that is frustrating to me is when professional luthiers don't encourage new entrances. " As a woodworker who works alone in my basement shop, I have found the exact opposite with the woodworking community. I'm sorry that luthiers don't encourage new entrances; it's one of the things I find most attractive amongst furniture makers, crafts folk, sawyers, and almost anyone who makes sawdust to gladly welcome anyone into our individual crafts. Curious as to why your community of luthiers does not.
I would encourage anyone who wants to make something out of anything to do it. Working with one's hands is so incredibly satisfying.
Keep on the good path, Daisy. You're a talented artisan. Best wishes from across the pond.
I discovered what a luthier is at age 70. Since I’m now retired from the army I’m doing small projects. I don’t have funds to outfit a shop or a dedicated room, but I do like doing what I’m doing. I also play guitar badly and I’m learning keyboard. I wish I had discovered luthiery at a young age, but I still had a good life and a wonderful family.
Working wood is one of the most noble thing on earth, keep up the good work, sending good vibes from Paris.
Love your attune, love to see a young woman excelling in a trade like yours. Very specialized trade building guitars. Your justcamazing!
Really like the walnut. Enjoying your journey very much.
Hi Daisy, Mike here from Mule Kick Guitars in the U.S.A. While I primarily build 3-string & 4-string cigar box guitars and other stringed instruments as a fun side-hustle, I'm writing to say that, eventhough I've learned much from other cigar box guitar builders videos, I do watch lots of videos by trained professional luthiers like yourself because I get to see how professionals approach various aspects of guitar making. I know a professional luthier here in our town and he is a very grumpy guy who you can hardly talk to. But he is the best. Thanks so much for your interesting videos.
Greetings from a grunt worker at the Martin Factory. loving your channel!
I’m hooked, you had me at we, lol… Wei I agree… on ward and up wards of course. They say that sometimes. I don’t know who THEY are but they do, you know.
🎸🤓🎸☮️❤️
One of life's great joys is stumbling across a new youTube channel and knowing you're just going to love the hell out of it.
Walnut is one of my favorite woods too. So rich and warm but with character.
Best channel on youtube by far. I have cut some eucalyptus boards last week, when they are dry in a couple of years I'll send some to you! Your most dedicated Italian fan!
Drawing a glue shaped guitar for glue up was just 👌. What whimsy and show of love for the craft (both guitar making and cinematography) ❤
Singularly superb
At 54 - I gave up playing guitar after 40 years of joy with it. I never achieved my dream to design, build and play my own guitar. Discovering this channel fills me with joy.
Simply Beautiful 👌👌
Love this, so looking forward to watching all your Videos 😊
Just as women guitarists bring something special to playing guitar, women building guitars bring something special to making a guitar. 👍👍👍
Am 66 and been working on guitars since 1969. Building this century. Love the work with wood. ( Lots of orfders for electrics though).
Good luck and be prepared to spend long days ( 6 a.m till 11 p.m) that's what some days are. Lauhed at the red nails and the unpainted one- don't bother unles you're going out. Cheers ! Terry from Oz.
I need to watch a video from you every morning. Really nice way to start my day.
Hi Daisy. I love your videos. You make all of us "wannabe" luthiers envious. Keep living your dream and keep those videos coming.
My late father was a luthier. I did many many woodwork projects in his workshop growing up. That shot of you making plunger coffee really got me! God I would love to be back in his workshop having a coffee and making something! Love the channel! You are going to be huge!!
I can relate...years ago I borrowed my friends tiny shop for a day...40 years later I still remember the golden afternoon light beaming in and alighting all the dust motes, listening to classical music. a moment, a memory in time. At 70, retired, I'm finally building a little shop and plan on building guitars...pouring a foundation this week...gotta hurry up!
As many have and will say, you are living what I could only wish I had the guts to do! Whatever your personal level of success is or feels like, I appreciate people like you exist and share your life. It shows that this kind of life is achievable if you want it enough and want to work for it. Thanks!
I love watching you work!
The breakfast you made looked good and I'm glad to see you watered the plants and you done your nails and you're going out tonight, lovely.
Thanks Daisy, good to see that it’s not all bells and whistles but like all worthwhile ventures and journeys it requires discipline and consistency and focus. So yes thank you.
Talent, skill and charm. Perfect.
So happy the TH-cam algorithm led me to such an amazing person who is doing what she loves and living her best life as well. Love your personality and the passion you show in making guitars. I am looking at buying a semi-hollow body guitar which is what led me to your channel and I could not be happier. I look forward to following you on your journey! Oh and hello from Michigan!
I needed this channel on such a variety of levels. Holy shit. Please accept this as a compliment that’s enthusiastic and sincere: you’ve elevated and modernized everything that was great about Bob Ross, in my opinion. And surely without intending to, which is the coolest part. Rock on, Tempest.
As someone who's been playing guitar for about 13 years, I just realised I've never seen the actual guitar-making process until now! Subscribed instantly :)
I built my first guitar 4 months ago started my business right after that and absolutely love the work it is precision crafting right out the gate from glue up all the way to boxing for delivery, I am milling my wood for next year but currently I have been using antique furniture especially mahogany I put in 12hr days 7 days a week there is not enough time in the day and I have never experienced this feeling towards anything before in my life very powerful this craft is love it love it
Is the guitar on your page the one you built.??
@@oldmanpatriot1490 TH-cam search for Jo-Boo I use pictures of it for my cover art it is a 7 string, I have used it to record several songs "Night OutShines The Day"... "If You Only Wanted To"... "SliK"... "Just A Little Longer" to name a few
Hi. I'm not a luthier, and have no plans to become one, but I do enjoy woodworking as a hobby, plus I play bass. I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your video. I'm very impressed by your passion for the craft, as well as your bravery in starting a business. Thank you for sharing.
this could be the most enjoyable day in the life video that i've watched, so natural ❤
I have spent the afternoon making progress with my workshop so I am nowhere near this stage in my plans for luthiers but its getting there. A huge pile of slab sawn ash is going to become a workbench but there is a lot of organising needed before the cutting starts. In the meantime seeing others whose hard work is paying off is a huge inspiration.
You're such an inspiration, Daisy! Thank you!
Thanks for this lovely glimpse into your life! I truly wish I'd started learning luthiery when I was younger. Started in my 40s and now it's my favorite thing to do!
That black walnut timber set looks fabulous! Looking forward to seeing the guitar it becomes!!
Miss Tempest you have such a cheery warmth about you that it is a pleasure to watch you work. I look forward to seeing your black walnut (by Royal Appointment) guitar in the future.
Wow! This vid makes me believe in humanity again, knowing such sweet and lovely persons build guitars for a living and being so engaged with it. Great, love it!
Hitting buttons and leaving comments. Such nice vibes. Thanks 🙌🏼
Glad you were recommended to me. I love the process behind all of this.
I spent yesterday drawing the Cad drawings for my headstock jig, then remembered that I needed to thin my headstocks ready for the jig and drew up some code to thickness them down to size. This afternoon, I put them on the machine and they're now the right size, and I machined part of the headstock jig. Tonight you show me the proper way of doing it! Love the video.
I'm in the process of making my first guitar for my son. It's a course done through DVA here in Australia. The instructors and others on the course are great people. It really opened my eyes up to just how much detail goes into making them from scratch by hand and not mass produced guitars. I'm glad this video popped up. I've seen lots of different ways people make them from very basic tools on the floor to factories making hundreds a day. Well done to you for your choice of career.
I am a luthier as well, trained by my grandfather from the "old country" (Euro), I worked for Fender 1972 -99 from a design luthier, thru floor super, Production Mgr. In 55 years I haven't seen as an attractive and talented Female Luthier as you. Keep your enthusiasm into your older even more experienced years! Cheers !
It's so nice to see a young girl like you keeping the ancient craft of the luthier alive. Special thanks to the crazy TH-cam algorithm for putting you in my way.
You just earned a subscriber from Brazil. ;)
I appreciate your professionalism, your skill and tone of your instruments is something to behold. All the best.
Respect for your decision to give a long lasting soul to these pieces of wood and diligence in those beautiful crafts... 💕
Woke up this morning in a funky mood and watching your video really lifted my spirits. Awsome workshop!
Thankyou young lady.
If you named your workshop "Teapot" you could be a Tempest in a Teapot 😁😊👍✌
Thanks for your advice above - As an ex Carpenter who moved into commerce, I am now considering the move back into fine carpentry and was thinking of becoming a luthier when I finally hang up the polished shoes and neck-tie. Love that you have artist spaces like this - can't think we have spaces like that near me in Scotland. I luckily have a 7m x 3m garage being slowly converted into a workshop to support my dream set to happen in 2026, wish me luck!
As a Canadian who does some woodworking I’m very familiar with Black Walnut. It’s a beautiful wood to work with and I personally love the aroma of it. It has a beautiful appearance and isn’t prone to burn marks from power tool cutters like cherry or hard maple.
Glad your Chanel came up on my feed, I’ve done two guitar building courses here in Australia using all Australian Timbers. Your guitars are simply stunning. I hope you have a long a prosperous future with Lutherie
Thank you for doing this vid. So fun to watch what you do.
Thanks, I love your videos
Thanks ever so much, Daisy!
Your guitar shaped glue outline gave me a big smile.
You’re a truely luthier - it runs in your blood.
Please present more of your former jobs.
How wonderful to see a young woman who has entered the craft! I'm so glad I found this video via TH-cam's suggestions, and I look forward to seeing the rest of your videos.
Marvelous! Inspirational! (walnut is my fav’ wood too) 👍🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Man I love watching these videos, there's something so relaxing and satisfying for me about watching somebody create something beautiful grom a piece of wood. I'd love to have a fraction of your talent.
I'm a musician, but sometimes I really do want to be a luthier. It's an amazing job, and I'm sure you must feel very grateful after the day is done.
Thanks!
I smiled though this whole video because you have so much joy building guitars. All I did through lockdowns was take a damaged guitar and tried to revive it, but you're starting from pieces of wood. You're awesome.
I am a self taught luthier, and your video makes my day! You're amazing and you're beautiful too. Keep up the good work!
Love this content!! It's great to see the finer details of you're work. Cheers!
There's something deeply wrong with the world because I can only give one thumbs up to this video. I'm thoroughly outraged!
😂❤️ too kind!
You can do even better. Make a donation with the “thanks” button.
Have more accounts, problem solved😂😂😂
I really enjoy your videos, I am learning different things, every time I watch a viddy. A player for years and I do most of my own set ups etc., but I am now addicted. Keep up the good work and I think you're on your way to becoming a great Luthier and You Tube hit
Always look forward to these videos, and they never disappoint.
Love the cartoons/artwork and music , calming,informative and interesting.
Nice work 🎶🎸👍
One of the loveliest sounding classical guitars I have heard was made with a walnut body it really sang with a sweet round voice.
Sooo nice! Very beautiful video and nice telling about making guitars, have a great career.
Ahhhh Nothing like the smell of wood first thing in the morning 😊 hellooo from Pittsburgh PA
What a beautiful way to spend your day, I'm both envious and so happy for you. Creativity, hard work, and socializing.
Great shop! I look forward to checking out some of your other vidz.
I love your passion for your work. I also love the information you pass on. Thank you.
Another excellent video thx again for sharing your time and knowledge with us it is very appreciated
Thanks so much for sharing your day with us. It makes me want to go out to my garage and make things.
Great vid, I've been a Luthier for 23 years , it's so nice to see a talented young artist in the craft
Well done young lady,it is tuff getting started in life an especially in your own business. Watch your back. An the very best of luck. Always stay strong an committed. M
You are living my dream, some thing I always wanted to do is build my own guitar. I always wanted to build a Les Paul until I started to investigate how much work it was . So eventually I just went and bought an Epiphone which is a cheap Gibson Version but it sounds good so I’m happy. I used to do a lot of custom woodwork in Canada, so I had all the tools just didn’t have the time and didn’t have the market for it. Although I’m sure it is there, because there are luthier‘s around. I just don’t know any. My favourite wood was walnut as well, I used to build raised panelled cupboard doors and panel style furniture from rough lumber and spray them with catalyzed lacquer‘s. I often use jigs and routers as opposed to doing things by hand like you , but working by hand certainly has its advantages as you do develop a real feel for your tools and they become a part of your body as an extension there of. Nice to hear you have such a passion for wood and what you can do with it, namely make beautiful music. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Regards Gerry
Hey Gerry! If' you're still in Canada and in Montreal, I can advise you to meet with some people who have a studio and they're making guitars, It is located in the Mile End, maybe you already know them.
I enjoyed the video Daisy. You have a perfect voice: clear, calm and well-paced. What you say is well-judged, delivering the essential information in an informal, understandable manner. Lutherie's gain has been journalism's loss!
You are really amazing! Not only a wonderful craftsman but also a very pleasant one at that.😊
Thank you for making and posting this! So awesome to see what's involved in the creation of a beautiful instrument
beautiful video, it is so awesome you have found something you love.
This is like visual ASMR for guitarists 💗✨🤩
Love the videos! I spent my afternoon sanding away most of my first two clear coats and laying down the final coat. Hopefully final...lol a bit of cut and buff away from my third from scratch guitar build is complete!
Thank you for taking us along to see your workday, I must say it looks extremely rewarding Daisy!
You inspire me. Your workshop is so nice. I hope I get to do this one day.
Quite a nice video. Glad there are still craftsmen around.
Daisy you are an inspection to all females 👍. I can hear in your determination you have what it takes to do and to succeed in your line of love in what you do ..Your fight will be worth it , and to all .
Lovely introduction to your craft and you. All the best going forward. Perhaps you could take us through the repertoire of instruments you make. Cheers
You can use walnut for the neck too if you want to avoid tropical mahogany. Black walnut (juglans nigra) has a the edge over mahogany in stiffness and breaking strength, is stable and carves great. It is going to be heavier, but not as heavy as hard maple. Like mahogany it can vary a lot in density and hardness.
thanks for the insight.... keep up the good work
I'm on my journey of starting my own line of headless multiscale guitars. I've already prototyped some body ideas and my neck/fretboard templates are currently being CNC'd by a local machine shop(not buying a CNC anytime soon). I still need to buy a proper thickness planer but I have pretty much all the other tools necessary. I'd say the biggest challenge so far is creating the necessary templates to be able to accurately replicate a design, but it's worth putting the effort in since it'll make it much easier and faster to build an instrument. It took me many hours in CAD and SVG programs to design the body and neck shapes! Thankfully I already have been working on building a collection of really nice power tools.
You are such an amazing artisan. You are intoxicating to watch -- your demeanor, your calm -- I could watch all day. You remind me a bit of Ted Woodford - so skilled and precise. Appreciate your videos.
I loved this video. I’ve just returned from working with a luthier in Sweden to build my first guitar. Twelve consecutive long and stressful days to create a beautiful instrument. The most stressful thing I’ve done because, as you say, there is no “undo” option with wood. Inspired by you.
I stumbled across this, and thoroughly enjoyed everything about it, 😊 Thank you.
Your whole approach to your craft makes it seem possible. Thank you.
Cool Vid! I hope we get to hear the guitar before it's delivered!
Very cool. Love guitars. Love wood. Love great craft. Keep rocking.
Thanks for the video Daisy - The more I see your shop the more I wish mine wasn't in my basement! - Cheers from Canada
You made me smile and gave me that warm, welcoming feeling. You are delightful. Thank you for sharing your passion and talent. 💙
A coincidence. I too have made a guitar with that QV Kew walnut. So I know who your supplier is! The guitar has a beautiful dark antique style resonance and has drawn many admiring comments. I wish you all the best in your career.
Amazing and a pleasure to watch. Its really nice to see that we still have Makers like Daisy keeping a tradition alive. Well done anf keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video. Anth
Wow! I found this to be a very attractive video, as an artist, jeweller, writer, and photographer, I’m very attracted to other creative’s and love seeing how they create their beauty.