Prototype Guitar Project
“This Ebony is the product of the sustainable harvesting of submerged hardwoods in Lake Volta created by the Akosombo dam’s construction in 1961 in the African nation of Ghana. The lake now houses nearly 3,500 km² of dense forest area filled with various species of hardwoods that have been flooded ever since the lake’s creation. The submerged trees remain standing, perfectly preserved. For nearly 50 years, these hardwoods have absorbed minerals from these waters, adding beautiful character. Removing the submerged hardwoods from Lake Volta has reduced and continues to reduce the demand and pressure on Ghana’s living forests.”
- woodcraft.com
Woodworking
“Patterned after the Stanley No. 62, the Low Angle Jack Plane is one of our most versatile and outstanding planes. The massive blade is set bevel-up in the milled bed at 12°, giving you maximum support of the cutting edge and a low angle of attack. The precise depth adjuster, moveable shoe for adjustment of the mouth opening, and the hefty blade allow you to tackle the most difficult jobs with the power of a Jack or the finesse of a Smoother.”
- lie-nielsen.com
Machine Shop
An older Starrett “Universal Precision Gage”, a planer/shaper gage of greater precision than usual, with fine adjustments. Came with a scriber attachment and can be used as a height gage. Can also be used to take advantage of it's accurate level.
tackle the most difficult jobs with the power of a Jack or the finesse of a Smoother...
harvesting of submerged hardwoods in Lake Volta created by the Akosombo dam’s construction in 1961...
My father had come in from his factory in North London, brushing flecks of gray industrial sleet from the shoulders...