I took in a bone nut and FWI saddle to have a local luthier install. Before doing so, he proceeded to bit the material "ravenously" (as if it was gold/a saltine cracker). He then said, "this is good bone." It was all very strange. Is biting a typical means to checking bone quality?
I printed off this email and took a big bite and chewed to evaluate. I can tell this is a good thread, so I can answer.
I don't know.
For some reason, I am reminded of the old Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer program where Yukon Cornelius throws his pickaxe in the air and when it lands, he picks it up, licks the tip (presumably checking for the taste of gold), and is always disappointed. ...Aaaawwww, nuts!!!
^_^
But to answer you're question, I don't know either.
All good craftsmen are bizarre in one way or another. He was checking on density against his teeth along with a reaction to his saliva.
Yuck. Guess its as good a check as any.
Walk into any woodworkers shop of quality. No one does things the same way. We're all a bunch of loose cannons with some knowledge. And doughnuts.
Uncrob, how do you check out your bone?
QuoteUncrob, how do you check out your bone?
On second thought, don't answer!
Quote from: Tycho on January 19, 2006, 05:27:06 PM
On second thought, don't answer!
:SHK> :GRN> :wacko:
I don't know, I'm kinda curious...
Would you pay to see the picts?
Funny! ^_^
I took a guitar in to have a local luthier do some tweekin'- we got on the subject of bone and he started lickin' my (guitar) nut- to check the material... anyway- I left wondering what I might contract from the whole episode and what he might think if I ran toward the back of his shop and started licking on his tools...
:mellow: J. (didnotreallybotherme-funnythough)
Quote from: Peter Cree on January 19, 2006, 05:13:58 PM
All good craftsmen are bizarre in one way or another.
Hay there some of us fall into that category. Craftsmen not necessarily bizarre. This thread is to funny. I check my bone by dropping it on a steel plate and listening to the sound. Have fun with that one.
Quote from: joopie on January 19, 2006, 06:42:53 PM
Funny! ^_^
I took a guitar in to have a local luthier do some tweekin'- we got on the subject of bone and he started lickin' my (guitar) nut- to check the material... anyway- I left wondering what I might contract from the whole episode and what he might think if I ran toward the back of his shop and started licking on his tools...
:mellow: J. (didnotreallybotherme-funnythough)
I did leave wondering what would be happening to my guitar in the back room...when no one was watching...
A thorough inspection with the blacklight may be in order, upon its return.
TrinityGuitars........is that steel plate from a Lightning or Snipe?? phill
This is, without a doubt, the funniest thread ever on the forum :GRN> :GRN> :GRN> Can't wait for Rob to check in with his comment.....
Quote from: jcbuggs on January 19, 2006, 09:35:47 PM
This is, without a doubt, the funniest thread ever on the forum :GRN> :GRN> :GRN> Can't wait for Rob to check in with his comment.....
Yeah rob....I'm sad that you haven't posted... :<>
Maybe Uncle Rob hasn't check his bone for a while. :GRN>
Hey guys, I agree with jc - this is the funniest thread I've ever read on this forum - or any other forum. I'm sitting at my desk here at work - actually laughing out loud. Thanks for starting my day out on a good note!
Cut me some slack I had to rehearsh last nite.I just read this.So heres my take.There nothing bizarre about a craftsman,ok there a little tilted maybe.
I use my xray vision to look it over.
Like Jim I generally just drop it a metal plate,mostley expensive cars and motor cycles from 3 storys up,if it shatter's it bad if it leaves an inpression I keep it and use it on guitars.
Sometimes I throw it people and if it knocks them out its good,if i draw blood only its OK,if it just bounces off them its in the trash.I only chew grizzle never bone.
Then theres the corn nut test,I give a corn nut to a customer and a piece of bone and we see witch breaks there crown.
I think I would clean up that bone nut with rubbing alcohol in case the guy didn't have his shots.
Hey Unclrob, I used the words "alcohol" and "shots" in the same sentence and I wasn't near a bar!!!! ^_^
I'd pay close attention to Rob's Corn Nut theories.
I need a pogo stick for slow times like these...
Fred
Quote from: didymus21 on January 19, 2006, 04:58:23 PM
I took in a bone nut and FWI saddle to have a local luthier install. Before doing so, he proceeded to bit the material "ravenously" (as if it was gold/a saltine cracker). He then said, "this is good bone." It was all very strange. Is biting a typical means to checking bone quality?
Hey didymus maybe you can pay the install fee in flea collars! ^_^ Before I had him install anything else containing bone I`d bring him in a rawhide chew toy and give it to him.... before the main course..er I mean saddle. ^_^ ^_^ ^_^
cheers,
Bill D.
ha!, You guys are great, I never expected this thing to take off like this; I keep waiting to see who will "out do" the person before him.
^_^
Sometimes I wonder about this place!...you buncha' boneheads! :GRN>
What do you mean sometimes................
I recently heard a story about Ricard Strauss...................found an old dried out violin in his fathers bar. Poured beer into it , "to remoisturize and bring back the tone"...................then he said "Sounds goad, Eh?"
Strange how Candian customs make their way to Germany.............
Denis is now pouring beer into his Om-o3.............. :SHK>
Hosere Cree
Quote from: Peter Cree on January 20, 2006, 02:50:42 PM
What do you mean sometimes................
I recently heard a story about Ricard Strauss...................found an old dried out violin in his fathers bar. Poured beer into it , "to remoisturize and bring back the tone"...................then he said "Sounds goad, Eh?"
Strange how Candian customs make their way to Germany.............
Denis is now pouring beer into his Om-o3.............. :SHK>
Hosere Cree
OM-03R Peter, you forgot the R. I am actually using red wine as it matches the colour of the back and sides. If it was an OM-03, then I would use beer as mahogany has more a beer colour to it....eh?
Anybody catch Jon Stewart last night? He was talking about our upcoming election...eh?
No, missed it. Darnnit.
Is it true a squashed beer can (with a name scrawled on in magic marker) counts as a vote?
The US only counts Fla. nowadays. I hear you can vote at the Scooter store........they'll do all the paperwork for you!
Quote from: Peter Cree on January 20, 2006, 03:12:24 PM
No, missed it. Darnnit.
Is it true a squashed beer can (with a name scrawled on in magic marker) counts as a vote?
The US only counts Fla. nowadays. I hear you can vote at the Scooter store........they'll do all the paperwork for you!
Darnit, Eh...never forget the "eh"? Eh?
Yes, the beer cans are accepted but the must have bite marks like the bone saddles mentioned in the original post. That's good beer can, eh? (I really do say "eh" all the time, all Canadians do)
"AH" the US version. :GRN>
I think I've lost my humour. Nothing worse than trying too hard.
Low on doughnuts.
I say eh, too........................grew up with eh-yup.
Quote from: unclrob on January 20, 2006, 03:34:44 PM
"AH" the US version. :GRN>
I always thought it was Huh? or y'all down in the south... :WNK>
Here in New Mexico its "Duh".
I can't speak for the rest but me I say"what the F***" :POL> :GRN>
Wait a second- d21,
I just realized you are in Corvallis! Could these be the same luthier we are talkin' about- Kent, down by the river across from Allan Bros coffee shop?
:SHK> J.
Quote from: joopie on January 20, 2006, 11:52:40 PM
Wait a second- d21,
I just realized you are in Corvallis! Could these be the same luthier we are talkin' about- Kent, down by the river across from Allan Bros coffee shop?
:SHK> J.
Yeah, Kent's a good guy :) Are you also in Corvallis? University student?
lived on 12th st downtown corvallis about 5 years ( roots- sw florida)... a 35 yr old workin' schlep - bought a house in Albany- affordability factor... still frequent and work in corvallis- a great little town!
:mellow: J.
Quote from: joopie on January 21, 2006, 12:25:28 AM
lived on 12th st downtown corvallis about 5 years ( roots- sw florida)... a 35 yr old workin' schlep - bought a house in Albany- affordability factor... still frequent and work in corvallis- a great little town!
:mellow: J.
Daysailer is also from oregon...Springfield. There are a few others...I think Daysailer has a list.