Dan Knowles - Posted - 11/20/2016:  15:10:58

THIS YEARS LAST PHOTOS...

(FROM THE RIVER)

Tonight will be our last riverboat show of the season. It seams strange for me to even write those words. What a full year it has been! I may have to have a photo recap for y'all after I get home....

But here are some photos from our final trip....

Todays WONDERFUL BANJO 102 Class... and yes... they all did it!!!

Storm over Memphis Friday evening...

My favorite antique store in Memphis, South Front Antiques....

Walkin' in Memphis

Walkin' with my feet ten feet off of Beale

Walkin' in Memphis

Do you feel the way I feel.....

(Marc Cohen, the song I always sing in my head while Walkin' in Memphis)

Lunch at the Indian Palace...

Memphis in the rearview mirror....

Greenville, Mississippi bridge. Today at sunrise....

The checks in my old guitars finish, shine in the sunlight...

SEE Y'ALL REAL SOON BACK IN THE SHOP!!!

Dave1climber - Posted - 11/21/2016:  06:38:02

Dan

Looks like it's time to get back to doing wonderful things with wood and metal that produces musical instruments that look great and sound better!!

Dan Knowles - Posted - 12/29/2016:  06:32:06

A LUTHIER'S LIFE IS BACK

in a new video format On YouTube.

I'll be filming just like before, sticking them together and posting links here a couple of times a week for your enjoyment.

There are still a few bugs to be worked out, but here is the first one. I do hope y'all like it!

i.ytimg.com/vi/1z77gmzSH3A/1.j...021126754

guitarman8491 - Posted - 12/29/2016:  07:15:34

Dan...first off hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year with good health and happiness! Always enjoy your postings and not sure how you manage to build so many fine instruments while doing all the things you do. Really looking forward to your 2017 posts!

Regards..Doug

Dave1climber - Posted - 12/29/2016:  07:27:45

Hum......YouTube.  

Clicked the link, got a image, the same as in your post, no video.

kwl - Posted - 12/29/2016:  08:09:03

I found it after getting the same image as Dave. Had to search a little. Here is the link: youtube.com/watch?v=1z77gmzSH3A

Edited by - kwl on 12/29/2016 08:19:36

Dan Knowles - Posted - 12/29/2016:  10:21:13

Sorry about that!

This one is correct...I've checked it!

youtube.com/watch?v=1z77gmzSH3A

Dave1climber - Posted - 12/29/2016:  14:26:28

Went to YouTube, for the next one please don't run the video so fast, put the music in the back ground, and talk about what it is you are doing.

As a certifiable Luddite I prefer to read your posts.



Cheers

Dave

Bufo Bill - Posted - 12/30/2016:  14:24:09

Also saw the video, no complaints here. That plate of Indian chaw looks like some delicious food, and it must taste mighty fine to stand alongside the local cuisine! Always wanted to try real gumbo, and Po'Boy sandwiches!  What a place to play music in!

Dan Knowles - Posted - 12/30/2016:  15:55:03

OK David...

I'll still post some of these just for you!

I can see a light at the end of the tunnel... And I hope it's not a train! We're coming on the downward slide of this mural project. And it sure feels good!

John was back today after a week of being out sick with the flu and crud and cold and such. It sure was good to have him back!

Here is some of what we got done today.

John Monroe and I...

John painting some fabric.

See Y'all soon!!!

Edited by - Dan Knowles on 12/30/2016 15:56:23

Dave1climber - Posted - 12/30/2016:  16:38:00

Dan

Thanks for humoring this old Luddite.  Having still images allows me to revisit them with ease.

I like what is going on with your mural. I am assuming that the model for the lady in the mural is ether yours or Johns wife.

Dan Knowles - Posted - 12/30/2016:  21:00:14

Dave,

No she's not one of our wives. Instead she is from a photograph ca. 1900. I don't know anything about her. but she was perfect for the picture.

BTW there will be more videos... I hope you don't mind!

Edited by - Dan Knowles on 12/30/2016 21:00:54

Dave1climber - Posted - 12/31/2016:  05:53:22

Dan

I don't mind videos if they are run at a reasonable speed.

Have a wonderful new year!!

Dan Knowles - Posted - 01/04/2017:  17:47:25

Dave,

This post is an extra SSSSSSSSSLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW  SSSSSSSSSSSSSPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEED video for ya!

Today I made a pearl rosette for a sound port on the resonator of Tom Berghan's banjo d'Amore Orpheus. 

Here's how it went...

This was my first design try. It is out of brass and sort of expresses some of the ideas I was playing with...

After I got over this one I made another design. then I hunted up a couple pieces of figured high grade pearl to make it with...

Glued the pattern to the pearl and after the glue dried I drilled som saw blade access holes....

And went to sawin'

Here is the piece after sawing but before filing and sanding cleanup...

Sanding followed filing. I don't remember who showed this tip here on the hangout (putting packing tape on the backside of sandpaper), But it is great! I use it all the time. THANKS!!!!

My kids gave me this little light for Christmas so I just had to show it off!

Oh ya, the pearl is there too!

I'm gonna add a couple small pieces of green abalone to this and it will be complete. I realize that this looks big here but in reality it's only 1 5/8" across....

See Y'all Soon!!!

Edited by - Dan Knowles on 01/04/2017 17:49:40

Dave1climber - Posted - 01/04/2017:  18:35:08

Dan

This most recent post was at exactly the right speed, I was able to forward and back as many times as I pleased.  That made it very easy to enjoy your very nice work.  That is one great looking pearl that you have worked.    



Nice saw and light.



Cheers

Dave

Edited by - Dave1climber on 01/04/2017 18:36:26

Dan Knowles - Posted - 01/06/2017:  18:37:36

Dave,

Thanks...

Dan Knowles - Posted - 01/06/2017:  18:56:24

BANJO d'AMORE 

BACK TOGETHER

I meant to post a photo of the sound hole rosette as I drew it out originally. so here it is.

It was originally drawn three times the finished size, I shrunk it to size (1 5/8") in Corel Photo Paint and the rest you saw in the last post...

Using two sized forstner bits I drilled a stepped ledge & soundhole in the resonator flap. Here I'm staining the cut edges.

Making sure that everything fits...

Here is a little latch that I made to hold the resonator flap closed. It's got a knob on the outside to swing the foot around to catch the dowel stick.

Making sure the thang works!

I guess this is a glamor pre-glamor shot! Figure that out if you will!

A close up...

See y'all soon!!!

Dave1climber - Posted - 01/06/2017:  19:59:54

Dan

The rosette is looking great in it's pre glamor shot.  Will the final version will be even more glamorous?  I think yes.

I must be getting old, I don't remember the resonator on the Banjo d'Amore.

Crusty - Posted - 03/10/2017:  10:44:32

Has something happened to Dan?  No updates in two months gives me an uneasy feeling.

kwl - Posted - 03/10/2017:  12:21:45

Dan is a very busy fella. On March 6th I received an email from Dan about a sushi party for the Lee Academy of the arts in Paris, TN, on March 18. I think when he finds the time. He will be back.

steveh_2o - Posted - 03/25/2017:  18:50:08

I believe I see our friend Dan at about the 38 second mark in the video from THIS LOCAL NEWS STORY.  Well, I think his portrait may be in there a little earlier.

wbbjtv.com/2017/03/23/windows-...wn-paris/

casinojack - Posted - 04/01/2017:  23:41:57

I miss Dan😭

Dave1climber - Posted - 04/02/2017:  06:13:13

I also miss Dan

Dave1climber - Posted - 05/08/2017:  17:00:19

Bump Bump

casinojack - Posted - 05/28/2017:  13:19:23

Does anyone know why he stopped?
He checked in a month ago.

Dave1climber - Posted - 05/28/2017:  14:38:11

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Does anyone know why he stopped?

He checked in a month ago.

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I think that Dan is very busy and posting on this thread takes a lot of time.

Alec Cramsie - Posted - 08/13/2017:  22:22:00

I miss your posting Dan, your artistry and expertise is sorely missed.

Dave1climber - Posted - 10/16/2017:  08:26:11

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Originally posted by Dave1climber

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Originally posted by casinojack



Does anyone know why he stopped?

He checked in a month ago.

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I think that Dan is very busy and posting on this thread takes a lot of time.

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It has been quite a while, Dan how are you?

rudy - Posted - 10/16/2017:  09:03:46

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Originally posted by casinojack

Does anyone know why he stopped?

He checked in a month ago.

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It was discussed a short while back and Dan posted his answer in that topic.

banjohangout.org/topic/333988