This is my entry for the #monomad challenge.
I took some small vacations from my work to recharge my batteries. Now, I'm back in this community to shore the progress of this instrument that's ready for a marathon of sanding. That's my first concerty-type Venezuelan Cuatro. Here you have some photos of the work done on it.
First, it was time to make a dry fit of the tubing machines and get the holes for them in place. The only problem here is that I won't be able to use the washer to cover the holes on the inside of the head stock. That's because the wall is too thin. I could modify the tuning machines, but since I don't have a steady work bench, I'll pass on this idea. It will look great regardless. The design has a lot of potential for future projects.
I made a video of the process of fretting and making the position markers. However, I couldn't miss the chance to take a photo of each thing after they were done. It was a tough day. We had more than half of it with no electricity or water. The former came back; we hope for the latter for tomorrow.
This instrument is getting ready for its finish stage. That's when I have to sand the hell out of it to make its surface even and smooth. It isn't my favorite part, but it only means completion is nearby.
Each time I make one of this post, I feel the bliss of the texture highlighted by the filters. The colours of wood are beautiful; its texture divine. Black and white is such a beautiful part of photography.
All photos shown here are my own, taken with my Redmi note 8 smartphone.
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