That looks good Clinton. You can get very narrow masking tape that model makers use, that might be good to mask off the fret wires while you lacquer the fretboard.

@robin thinking of that. Also have a wipe on polyurethane

Its OK.You can apply the finish over the frets - file/sand it off later - a lot of factory guitars have been made this way. It is not ideal as it makes repair harder but not the end of the world 🙂

I think I used a 9mm drill but it depends on the tr nut you have - drill a test hole in scrap to make sure. You can always widen the hole if needed with a 10mm.

@markbailey Yes will do that. 

@clinton I enjoy building Teles, they are very easy to make but I have still not clear coated (lacquered etc) a fretboard. I really do like the look of a high gloss fretboard, even on darker woods, not just maple etc. 

Access to truss rod however, I opted by the headstock

@clinton Yeah I always prefer having the truss rod adjustment at the headstock end. I never understood why people want it at the other end where it’s so awkward to get to. It’s looking good Clinton, keep the photo updates coming. 👍

@boo my first fender style build. Surprisingly easier. Even the headstock thanks to the bolt on online course.

Home stretch

That looks great, Teles are nice esp bound.

I fancy doing a Thinline in the future.

Ok, so I made my first bolt on. Quite nice from 1 inch thick maple. Question. I have 2 planks of maple enough for 2 parallel style bolt on necks but it is 3/4 inch thick(20mm). Is that thick enough for strenght and stability? I know it is at the cusp. Trying to convince myself not to cut it in strips to laminate to make it thicker. Thoughts?

Hi Clinton

 but it is 3/4 inch thick(20mm). Is that thick enough for strenght and stability?

How about gluing bits on to thicken the ends for the the heel and headstock

Bailey blanks for a bolt on neck are 21mm thick.....

How about gluing bits on to thicken the ends for the the heel and headstock

@clinton Yeah, do a stacked heal and a stacked headstock if there is enough of it. It will have to be quite a skinny neck profile but it will work. Also, use light gauge strings. 

but it is 3/4 inch thick(20mm). Is that thick enough for strenght and stability?

I've made most of my guitars with 20 mm neck blanks, so I don't think there is any problem.

Thanks everyone, yeah maybe I was just overthinking it.