Lots of exciting things happening at the shop lately!

With the remake of the website, I decided that we also needed to make some updates to the shop itself, more specifically the office/waiting area. While the original office served its purpose for a while, I wanted to get some mud on the drywall and get fresh paint throughout. In addition, I thought I needed something a little nicer on the floors (rather than the plain concrete that was already there). 

I also moved everything around in the shop. Originally, my work station was in the front office area but that didn't leave a lot of room for people who were waiting, so I moved my work station into the main shop area. Of course, adding in a big toolbox and a big desk to that area caused cramping so I had to get some big shelves and reorganize everything to make better use of what I had.

Then, I decided to add some comforts for customers to enjoy as they wait. So now, as you wait for minor repairs to be done, you can enjoy some water, coffee, other drinks (you know, the drinks that take the powder packets), and can play the guitars (which will eventually be hanging on the wall once I figure out how I want to do that). 

Also, John Bayer, the Grand Prize Winner of the Guitar Giveaway came by to pick up his prize. He mentioned that he doesn't know how to play guitar yet, but has wanted to learn for a while now. Hopefully, John, this sleeper conversion will inspire you to learn a few chords! 

As I was working on the custom guitar last week, I realized that I had to order truss rods. Not a big deal. A quick call and they were on the way. 

I waited around all day yesterday since they were supposedly on the FedEx truck and on their way, but something must have happened and they didn't make it here. 

This morning, however, was a nightmare. My wife asked me if I wanted coffee this morning, and even though I didn't really, I said "sure." As I sipped it, I realized that it didn't have enough creamer in it for me so I went and got the giant creamer container out of the fridge. Then proceeded to drop it on the hardwood floor, at which point it exploded and about $5 of creamer splashed everywhere: on the floor (obviously), on the walls, on the kitchen table and chairs, on the underside of the table and chairs, on the carpet in the hallway, and the wall and door across the hall. Oh, and Dottie dog was in the blast zone as well. SOOOO... after cleaning up the mess (and mopping the floor twice and still having it sticky) and washing the dog, I had hoped the day would get better.

Did some errands, came home, and got my truss rods from the delivery driver only to find out when I went into the shop, I already had some stashed away. Great! Clearly, I should not be working today with the way my luck is running.

However, I did decide to go ahead and get started on the neck this evening. Check out the video to see me cutting the neck down to size (and to see the slot for the truss rod for this one).

Follow each day's progress the The Full Custom photo gallery on Facebook and on Instagram @RobertBrooks1911. Stay tuned!

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