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Router sled base

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In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
RE: Second build

Attachment : F965D325-12FC-4198-9D18-E76A9D7EE153.jpeg Attachment : 5C722A56-5BF2-4AEA-B2BB-086C0C89A33B.jpeg Few more screws needed, but I’m calling this one done.

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Second build

Will do. Yeah youtube is where I found his stuff too. I'll stick with Liberon oil, I think Mark recommends that for an oil finish and I used it on my bandsman build. Not game to play with colour yet...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Second build

Thanks @Koendb. I got one from Dylan pickups:

In forum Electric

4 years ago
Second build

Hi all, nearly there on the second build. There are a few new things to me on this build: I’m using some local wood, Queensland maple body and Blackwood neck. Also trying the contoured neck joint /...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: No Livestream Sat

Sorry to hear Mark and Carol. Best wishes

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

Excellent build - how does she play? Thanks @Bill Flude. I’m really happy with how it plays and the neck, weights etc, but should probably get it in the hands of someone else because I’m a bit biase...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

Great job @blake! That body wood looks fantastic and the whole job came out really well. Thanks @mattbeels. The wood came from @mark Bailey.

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

How @Blake. Any process that I can think of involves the use of some very fiddly routering. Very curious as to how you've made them, because it's something I'd love to try myself Fiddly routing...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

Thanks @Russ. I did make those, honestly only because there was a little gap to the fretboard with the supplied ones.

In forum Electric

4 years ago
First bandsman build - progress and completion

Hi all, I’m at the pretty much done stage on my first build. Very happy with the result. Here are some pics in no particular order. Goes without saying I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Pot holes!

These ones are made in Japan and not sure of brand. I think I’ll proceed and see how they feel with the slightly large holes. I better start checking things twice

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Pot holes!

Hey Matt, thanks. I’m not sure if they are CTS. Will have a look tomorrow. But I measured the diameter and they were just under 8mm. I haven’t routed the cavity yet. cheers Blake

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
Pot holes!

Hi all, I’m making decent progress on my first build with the GM kit, but have made a silly mistake and grabbed the 9mm drill bit instead of 8mm for the pots. Is this something likely to cause issues...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Bandsaw advice please

Thanks @Boo. Ordered the bigger one today.

In forum New Members

4 years ago
RE: Bandsaw advice please

Thanks Mark. Think I’ll treat myself.

In forum New Members

4 years ago
RE: Truss rod cutter size

Thanks Mark. Been fun watching the videos. Looking forward to giving it a crack. Cheers

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

4 years ago
Truss rod cutter size

Hi all, I’m putting in an order for tools and noticed that the electric guitar truss rod cutter that is listed for sale is a 1/4” wide bit, whereas an 11mm bit is used in the course materials. Can any...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

4 years ago
Bandsaw advice please

Hi all, new member here and starting to accumulate the basic tools for an electric build. I’m wondering if i should buy the cheapest bandsaw option or go for the next level. Both options are from Ca...

In forum New Members

4 years ago

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