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Watching that documentary and seeing the emotion and dedication that MarkΒ  puts into his passion for guitar making and teaching gave me the desire to try

@russ Welcome the guitar making revolution, it’s not just a hobby, it’s a way of life. You don’t need luck when @markbailey is your teacher! Happy building, you will get all the help you need here.Β 

Make guitars, not war 🌍✌️🎸


   
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Cheers John. Much Appreciated. ✌️???

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Hello Peeps

Anotherstep closer to starting my First Build. Following Mark's online courses I've managed to build my Neck Angle Jig, Headstock Angle Jig and Headstock Thickness Jig. It's been a bit of a long slow process for me but I've almost built up my toolbox and with a bit of space and time I'll be ready to get my kit and get started.

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Your well on your way there with your jigs made now Russ. The thing I found crucial to using the jigs properly was to make a wider base for my router.


   
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All good practice for when you start on the 'good stuff'! Jigs look Ace - half way there!

Measure twice, cut once...


   
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Cheers Robin. I'm busy looking for a bit of Perspex just now.Β 

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Thanks Mark. Looking forward to getting going with it all. The excitement is building........or is it nervousness. 😋

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@russ

I'm busy looking for a bit of Perspex just now.Β 

Mine was Β£3.99 from ebay. 300x200x6mm polycarbonate from gfplasticfabficationsltd.

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Cheers Robin. I'm busy looking for a bit of Perspex just now.Β 

You can get perspex just about anywhere nowadays @Russ.Β  Every shop you go into has got loads of the stuff.Β  Usually find it by the tills, or on the counters, etc.

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Cheers again Robin. I'll check it out.

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Hee hee. Your right. I'm going to go around all the shops and bars and restaurants when this is all over and offer to take it off their hands.Β 

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Nice work Russ πŸ™‚

I'm planning to make a headstock angle jig before attempting build no5 because whilst planes/rasps/sandpaper do work (eventually) I'm all for making life easier...

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I've managed to build my Neck Angle Jig, Headstock Angle Jig and Headstock Thickness Jig.

@russ They’re some good looking jigs, it’s all part of the fun building those. I still use mine even when I’m building other designs of guitar, they work for everything. You will use them for many more builds.Β 

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Nice looking jigs! Here you go, blast off time. The journey begins.


   
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@markbailey.Β 

Hi Mark, I was trying to find your wee documentary film to show a friend but can seem to find it anymore. Do you know if it's still available somewhere?Β 

Cheers,

Russ

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