Back to basics.

@TheHorse (220356)
Walnut Creek, California
January 12, 2020 3:05pm CST
A some of you know, I enjoy making coasters out of guitar sound holes. Guitar makers like Collings and Martin are willing to send me sound holes from their guitars (for free) that would have wound up in the dumpster. I stain said sound holes, put polyurethane on them (so they don't warp when used), and put felt bottoms on them, so they don't scratch the tables they're on. On rare occasions, I sell them (for about $20/pair), but I mostly give them to friends who are fellow musicians. I enjoy seeing them in peoples' houses. I got back to basics this past week (a busy week) and made a couple of new pairs of coasters. What will I do with them? I have no clue!
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rakski
@rakski (126173)
• Philippines
12 Jan 20
you can sell more, additional income for you
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rakski
@rakski (126173)
• Philippines
13 Jan 20
@TheHorse then you should start making it soon!
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rakski
@rakski (126173)
• Philippines
13 Jan 20
@TheHorse ahehe. I will throw it there! Catch it if you can
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jan 20
There's tens of dollars to be made selling coasters! Just like playing acoustic music.
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Go Crossbones
@crossbones27 (49721)
• Mojave, California
12 Jan 20
That is neat, I like those, nicely done buddy. Put a couple of strings in there so people can play their coasters.
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Go Crossbones
@crossbones27 (49721)
• Mojave, California
13 Jan 20
@TheHorse Do not have to, meant for fun, people like we cannot play anyway, but we look cool playing our coasters.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jan 20
@crossbones27 Maybe ONE string. Heh.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jan 20
That would be funny! But how do I tune the dang strings?
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peavey
@peavey (16936)
• United States
12 Jan 20
I am one who didn't know you did this, but what a cool idea! Have you thought about selling them on Etsy or some place like that? It wouldn't cost much to give it a try, but you have to promote them on your own.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jan 20
Once in awhile I sell a pair on Craigslist. But mostly I just give them away.
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peavey
@peavey (16936)
• United States
14 Jan 20
@TheHorse Regardless, they're cool! :)
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Jan 20
@peavey Thanks! I do enjoy making them. It's another form of meditation.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47693)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
12 Jan 20
Sound holes with holes... Do you cut the hole out of the middle of the felt backing to match the hole in the coaster?
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47693)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
13 Jan 20
@TheHorse OK, thanks.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jan 20
Yeah, I reckon that's a necessary part of the original cutting. I do not.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Jan 20
@BarBaraPrz They still look good when they're done. And they WORK!
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louievill
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
12 Jan 20
cool idea, its admirableI wish I were a musician ,were Mylot friends aren't we?
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louievill
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
13 Jan 20
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jan 20
I think so!
Vicki, #1 Creek Girl
@1creekgirl (41774)
• United States
12 Jan 20
Very creative!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jan 20
Thank you, Vicki. I enjoy making them. And giving them away.
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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl
@1creekgirl (41774)
• United States
13 Jan 20
@TheHorse They're so unusual, I'm sure your friends really appreciate them.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Jan 20
@1creekgirl It's an enjoyable "hobby." A part of me wants to sell more of them. But that kind of defeats the spirit in which they're made.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (108301)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Jan 20
Those look great.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jan 20
Thank you. I do enjoy making them.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jan 20
Hopefully, you'll find new musicians and friends to give them to.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jan 20
Yep, I have one newish friend targeted as I write.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
12 Jan 20
Put them on Ebay or Etsy.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jan 20
I've thought of it! But I mostly just give them away.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Jan 20
Love these, you should be able to see them no problem. Great job.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220356)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jan 20
Once in a blue moon, I put out a listing for them on Craigslist. Mostly, I just give them away.
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