I truly enjoyed the in-depth look at your day as a luthier. It's eye-opening to see the balance between intense focus on craftsmanship and the need for self-care. Your dedication to your art, even amidst the chaos and high expectations, is inspiring. Looking forward to your upcoming projects and exhibitions!
Great job 👍 as a journeyman carpenter/ fine woodworker I have built a lot of furniture and stuff but I haven’t built a guitar yet and I play guitar. I need to give it a try. It’s a pleasure watching you work.
About working in a windowless shop in February: A few years ago I splurged and retrofit the florescent ceiling fixtures in my basement (hobby) studio space with daylight spectrum LED tubes. And I added a couple of matching fixtures. The difference was amazing. It went from being a rather dingy uninviting space to feeling pretty cheerful. Retrofitting existing fixtures reduced the cost and it wasn’t much work. And I think the daylight spectrum light helps cure your varnish.
Pretty amazing to watch!! I really admire your ability to get so absorbed, where you have kind of transcended patience. I look forward to the up and coming videos!
I always have great admirations to those who enjoy working with their hand to create beautiful instruments! I wish I had the knowledge to build guitars by hand! Thanks for sharing!!
It’s also mentally tiring concentrating all day on the smallest measurements and adjustments as you craft it, so don’t forget how much that can tire you too as well as the physical work. The two together is a lot when it’s every day. Great work as always 🎉
Daisy you are an inspiration. It is nice to see someone so wonderful representing the craft. Thanks for sharing and inspiring....from a forever student luthier. Cheers!
I love to see how precise and delicate you work on the instruments. And yes, I know the feeling of not having done enough during the day, but my mind is so much faster than my hands are. And I learned a thing or two again watching you work!
Thanks for sharing. Nice trick with the cellophane and the sand paper. Will keep in mind for my traditional woodworking in case I can’t get something to seat fully.
Hi Daisy. I've been watching you since you began your journey. Small tip. When taping. Flip the end tape back on itself to make for easy removal . You rock. Keep doing what you're doing. It's going to be a wonderful journey. Stay well
Very bold using that jack (#6?) plane on the guitar body while fitting the neck... I would worry about slipping and blowing the binding along the back, but you have those young and steady hands;) Bold also to fit the end graft, bound with purfling, between the bindings. I have taken the easy route and put the end graft in first and then cut the binding channel through it, no purfling yet to complicate the process. Can't remember if I forgot or never learned to put tape around the other end of the scaper when leveling the binding, a neat trick and stress reliever. Looking forward to your next video!
I've started doing the pomodoro technique both in my 9-5 job and when I'm making (25 mins work, 5 mins rest). It's amazing what having those 5 minutes gives you back when it gives you the chance to just take a second to eat something, have a cup of coffee or anything really. Also gives you a second for your brain to reflect on what you're doing. Love this sort of video :)
Daisy - I have a suggestion for your new workshop that literally transform the working experience. Glue down cork tile on your floor. It is not very expensive... It is so much easier on your feet than the concrete... and importantly -- if a tool drops the cork will likely save it from a serious ding. Additionally, the left-over scraps are perfect for lining vise jaws, jig surfaces that touch the wood and many more things. Cheers
Sometimes when you're working and it's going well you just don't want to stop, it's too fun and you get engrossed in what you're doing. I often realise I've not drank for hours and hours when I start to get a headache, must be better at bringing a water bottle into the workshop!
What’s more important than remembering to eat, is remembering to drink. Being hyper focused on a task, always makes me forget to take care of myself. I’ve learned to leave rinks and healthy snacks laying around my shop. Also it helps, remembering to put that stuff away when done for the day, else unwanted friends show up for snacks at night.
One of the down sides of no windows is the lack of an external time reference. I have medication I've set alarms on my phone for it surprised me at first how my perception of time passing changed..
Whenever I don’t think I’ve made enough progress in my art studio, I remind myself that I have advanced the ball down the field towards the goal that day. Most days that’s good enough.
I'm guessing the not eating is just because you're very much in a flow. Maybe set an alarm or something? ;) As a side note: personally, I'd be more worried at not seeing daylight all day. Awesome to watch you work and to see the guitar come together from rough to more and more refined. It really is an art.
Is that the spalted wood from way back? Love the way it looks and the whole guitar is a beautiful work of art. Changing shops so often can be very stressful but it seems you have it down pat.
Wow, Daisy, amazing work. I wish that all women where as you, enterprising and creative. A woman who also knows what work is and is emancipated, a woman who follows her passions. Nowadays, you see all kinds of Barbie clones, and I think you set a good example.
Daisy (to herself): "I need to smooth the profile of this delicate instrument, just a wee bit. Ever so slightly." Proceeds to pull out a hand plane the size of Mini Cooper.
It would probably be your least watched video but could you do one on how your supply chain system works? How did you transition from hobby to professional with supply chain mechanisms tracking inventory, parts, BOMS, etc.
Hey Daisy, Love the channel & your approach to building guitars, I'm currently building a classical guitar & trying to find a video of yours about binding & the jig you used as this is something I'm dreading & want to gather as much info & guidance before I attempt this on my own, could you recommend the jig & manufacturer please, thanks again for filming & sharing your videos as I know it takes a lot of time & effort so it's very much appreciated, "One Love to the World 🌍 From Bonnie Scotland 🏴 ☝️❤️🌍🏴🍀🌈🕊️♾️🙏☀️🌕🌟🫶💪
when it comes to removing the tape, wouldn't it be easier if you left a little flap? At the 2:20 mark, there is a bunch of tape that you removed. know that you are the professional but, I don't know, maybe.
Forgetting to eat is a symptom of being ‘in the zone’ - where your level of concentration outweighs the need to eat. I have made furniture for years and do not like the intrusion of a radio or music. Quiet concentration begets better product.
the music annoys me, because i want to play guitar while watching guitars be build. i end up having to mute, and unmute. probs not a majority opinion. makes sense to have guitar music on a guitar making vid, after all.
I’m also a builder and one of my benchmarks for a productive day is not how much I got done but if the project moved forward rather than slid back due to mistakes or mishaps. Some days you just need to be satisfied that you got things back on track or simply didn’t let anything slip off the tracks. After thirty years of building things, I feel a lot slower than I was in my early days so it’s important for me to shift my mindset to accept a different measure of productivity.
Daisy, watching you work is one of my ASMR actions… as a craftsperson for most of my 60+ years it’s not often that I prefer watching someone else do it, let alone at the level of detail and (dare I say?) perfectionism of your work. Keep those hands and that mind healthy: the world needs both!
I really like your vids for the peace they create for the viewers like me, my mind can be downright chaotic at times & waching someone make beautiful things (especially musical instruments) is nice to see.
This, for some reason I cannot fathom, just popped up on my RU-vid feed. My father was a craftsman and as a child I used to love watching him, this was an absolute joy to see, someone who is clearly a total perfectionist and massively skilled to boot. Thank you.
I absolutely understand how it is to forget to eat, Daisy... I've done it many times as well! Well, until I start cooking... Now I just can't forget! 😂 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
wear dirty cloathes at work, make a HUGE MESS which you can ignore till tomorrow, get really really dirty with dust, glue, spray lacquer etc and... HAVE FUN and make $$$ :) life is good :)
Think you are an amazing young lady and artist with a wonderful personality. Always look forward to seeing your videos and the work you’ve accomplished. Much love, an old man in Texas
I miss my guitars so much. I had to sell everything to cover medical bills because... America. Maybe one day I can afford something as nice as these. They are beautiful instruments. You do amazing work.
I’m so happy to see a new video from you! The guitar you are making in this video is over the top beautiful. I love your shop and watching you work. Great background music! Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic work on that guitar Daisy! Your craftsmanship is really over the top! Looking forward to your African video post. Be well & stay safe! 👍👍🎸🎸💖💖
There's times I watch a video and think I could possibly do that. I watch you? I can't do that. Ever. Your work is truly amazing and beautiful. I'm waiting for Marks video!! That will be truly incredible.
Daisy, your passion and dedication to your craft is massively inspiring, especially in the context of 2024. Sometimes our work is more important that sleep or food and that's totally righteous. However, you are correct (and so wise for someone of your age and experience in this life) you need to look after yourself so you can keep performing at the highest level. What I heard in your video is that you love your work and you have plenty of self-love which came in conflict by working long hours. Sometimes we must make sacrifices for a greater purpose. We also must live a balanced, harmonious life which is pretty much how you are living. Bravo! As a dad I'm sure your dad is very proud of you... and not just for your skill and dedication to your work. That's the greatest gift you can give your parents. Now I need to work and make some time to binge watch your previous vids since I am new here.
Luthiering ASMR. Some good watching. I liked how you were using a scraper for the surface finish. I wish I had some at my school, I'd teach the kids to use them. They can get you a very smooth finish. Always fascinating to watch Daisy.
Gibson uses veneer and lots of it even used on the Gibson standard les Paul... Gibson's semi-hollowbodies like the ES-335 and ES-339 have tops and backs constructed of layers (either 3 or 4) of maple veneer. My understanding is that the veneers are assembled in successive cross-grain layers with the top layer having its grain longitudinal to the length of the guitar. The tops and backs are approximately 1/4" in thickness after layup.
For those not experienced woodworkers…..the scrapper she uses requires a subtle burr on the edge in order to work properly. People work for years on that and still get it wrong and resort to sandpaper. A nod to this youngster…..that’s impressive.
It’s so hard to remember basic self care like eating well when you are in flow. Good advice to be aware of this as a creative in any field. Burn-out is a really annoying waste of time if you don’t stay aware of what you’re asking of your body and mind. In awe of your skill and dedication
Depths of Feb ? So nice and warm then. I find you strangely compelling. Not sure why. I love your accent. Maybe that’s it ? Who knows Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘
