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#1 ·
The beginning

Well, I started working on my 2×4 project today. Last weekend I picked up a bunch of 2×4's at Lowes to construct a new lumber rack, with 1 to spare for the contest. I was a little afraid that one 2×4 wouldn't be enough to complete the project, but it looks like I will have a few scraps left.

I cut some of the pieces today, 4 - 18" long pieces have been jointed and edge-glued together to form one plank (needed it to be a little longer than what is required so that I can shape it on the bandsaw), and the remaining length has been resawn and 1 piece of it shaped on the scroll saw which gave me a bit of scrap to use for some other things on the project.

I had a hard time trying to come up with an idea for the contest, but finally I went with something that I love other than woodworking (hint, hint). I am making my favorite one of these, and this is something that I have wanted to do for a long time, but never really thought about making it from one 2×4. It won't actually be functional, other than a piece of art to hang on the wall, since you really couldn't have a functional one out of softwood, but for 'the most part' the dimensions will be full size and not scaled. I am still trying to figure out how I will make a couple of the things that will be part of the project, but it shouldn't be a problem…

Hopefully I didn't give out too many clues… :)
 
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#6 ·
Day two - With Pics

Well, So far so good.. The glue has set and now I have a nice 13×18 inch blank to work with. I have traced the shape design on it, and have cut it out with the bandsaw. This left some material on each side that will be extremely valuable to finish the project. I am really starting to feel good about it. So far everything has worked out as planned. There are going to be so many little pieces that will have to be made The only thing I am worried about is not being able to complete it before the deadline, but that shouldn't be too much of an issue. I'll try to post a few 'sneak peek' pictures tonight, but not to give you too much info.

If you can guess what it is, post it here. I'll let you know if you get it right. I gave a really good hint in the first blog posting. You just have to do a little research to get the answer.
 
#23 ·
Bummer... :(

Well, It's been over 2 weeks since my last post on my 2×4 entry, and it's also been that long since I've been able to go out to my shop. I just haven't had any play time lately due to work. Hopefully I'll be able to get out there this weekend and work on it some, but if not, I won't be able to complete this project before the deadline. Actually, based on the work I have to do to complete it, it probably won't. But, if that happens, I'll still complete the project, as having a guitar made from 1 2×4 will still be pretty cool…
 
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