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Dizzle

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Bringing an abandoned Vewlix project back from the dead...
« on: June 01, 2013, 02:37:34 am »
Hey all,

It's been a while since I posted here.  Just starting to get back into things.  So here's the story.

A little while ago, I came across Donovan Meyers Vewlix project on line and was in awe.  I have very minimal woodworking skills and very basic tools.  I've built a couple of VERY simple cabs a few years ago that I get tons of enjoyment out of, but they're nowhere near as complex as the projects you see around here.  That being said, I psyched myself up into giving the project a stab.  Brought a circular saw and a router (my last projects were only done with a jigsaw  :dizzy:) and got to work.

Well, a few weeks into the project and things got really nuts at work which really limited the time I had to work on the project.  Then summer arrived and I really had to work myself up to deal with working in the garage with Phoenix heat.  Then my dad passed away from cancer -- at that point, I pretty much gave up on the project.  Figured I didn't have the skill necessary to finish it anyway, so....  end of story... almost.

A couple of weeks ago, I decided I needed to finish what I started.  I got tired of looking at all of the unused material sitting in the garage.  Even with things starting to get hot here again, I got some motivation back and my main goal  is to get the project to the point of where I have no choice but to finish it.  (After wrestling with the curved top portion, I almost walked away again)  Below is what I have so far.  I've never seen a Vewlix cab in person, however, I realize that most of them don't have the big coin doors in the front -- it was the easiest way for me to get access to the cab.  I'll keep you guys posted and see if I can find my old progress photos.  In the meantime, it's great to be back.


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Re: Bringing an abandoned Vewlix project back from the dead...
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2013, 04:04:16 am »
Excellent! I love following Vewlix builds. Keep at it and post lots of pics.

Sorry to hear about your dad, I lost mine to cancer too.
Click a pic for a video tour 

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Re: Bringing an abandoned Vewlix project back from the dead...
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2013, 04:40:14 pm »
This is looking really nice so far.

I started building a Vewlix cab recently, I've got a way to go before I catch you up though.

I look forward to seeing your progress.  :cheers:

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Re: Bringing an abandoned Vewlix project back from the dead...
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2013, 12:12:46 am »
It looks like a great start.
good luck on the project.
I look forward to seeing your progress.