A 2inch diameter copper project, in a class for learning the basic chasing techniques. From a hand drawing of an acorn, in a style similar to leather carving patterns that have influenced me in the past. For a key-chain, or a cord necklace… maybe… A fun class with a great

After a year of little shop work, I went to Marc Adams School of Woodworking to attend John Ressler’s five day class on building. We made a Tasmanian Black-wood tenor ukulele. At the end of the class I came home tired and holding a great sounding uke. Still remaining is

Welcome to Plan and Fret!     This is a site to share my instrument planning and building projects. I intend to include some plans of past projects. Also, I am allowing my self a Musings page to share some of my thoughts about life, family, work and woodworking/making. Poke