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So I got a box, not a cigar box and a bit too deep for a serious instrument but perfect for me to have a test run building a resonator guitar.

gathered some wood together and started chopping, drilling and generally having a blast and a beer. I had a full day off work and nothing to do but have some fun testing out my rusty woodworking skills. 

One hand drill, one electric drill, various drill bits, screwdrivers, a hammer, 3 chisels, tape measure, ruler, pencil, Stanley knife, and beer.

Time slipped by quite quickly and what a learning curve! Most of my ideas came together quite easily (thanks to all you guys and the magnificent invention of the internet). Some needed a bit of a rethink and redesign. "Oh hold on, my box sits right over the plate screwing my neck to the wood.. Time for a beer" 

Six hours later and my basic guitar was finished. It's about that time that I realised that I had no strings! ... Back to work tomorrow so it will have to wait a few days before it can be finished and tested.

I haven't had as much fun as this in a long time.  Here's a picture of it as it sits waiting for my return.