----- Original Message ---- From: Jon Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think a lot of the "old boys" would have appreciated a band saw, or other modern conveniences. Best, Jon
I have never really understood this kind of thinking with regard to historical things. If 'the old boys' were alive today they would probably not be making lutes anyway. Sterling ----- Original Message ----- From: "Solaris Solarium" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 11:21 PM Subject: [LUTE-BUILDER] Re: toirtoiseshell fingerboards >I am trying to make a faithful reproduction of my 18th c. english guittar, >and want to remain true to the redish hue of the toitoiseshell fingerboard >but am unwilling to slay a tortoise, obviously. Any ideas on a non-plastic >alternative to fake this? > christopher davies, portland oregon > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo Mobile. Try > it now. > -- > > To get on or off this list see list information at > http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how. http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/
