Lowe Shop Notes

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And then there were four:

[Dave W]

Are you discontinuing these?

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Are you discontinuing these?

No, just selling down stock and waiting for new inventory to be available. I'd like to get to a point where I can keep at least one of everything in stock, but my supply chain is not cooperating.

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I always get a kick out of seeing my designs used in a build, whether it's a conversion neck or an 8-string bridge.

[Dave W]

Very nice!

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Very nice!

Thanks, Dave! Although I enjoy my complete builds, the parts-side of the operation is what's driving the business forward. I don't always get to see the final product, but it's really fun when I do.

[gearHed289]

8 string fretless 'bird. That's unique! I remember Sting had an 8 string fretless Hamer Explorer in the early 80s.

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8 string fretless 'bird. That's unique! I remember Sting had an 8 string fretless Hamer Explorer in the early 80s.

That's the only other one I've ever seen.

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When I have ideas I'm trying to flesh out, paper and pencil is my go-to. This is a Bahama shutter layout for a patio cover at the shallow end of our pool deck. 

[gearHed289]

I still do plenty of pencil and paper when I'm designing flight cases, but not that neat. Final builders' plans are done in Vectorworks.

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I still do plenty of pencil and paper when I'm designing flight cases, but not that neat. Final builders' plans are done in Vectorworks.

I love it! I took a drafting class once, and the process of laying out the page for a three-view drawing stuck with me.

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I mocked up the standard 2+2 with machines and a logo in MS Paint. I really like it.

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Here's my take on the 4+4.

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Good things take time.

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The final configuration for the Bahama shutters on the patio-cover.