I don't know what timescale they do it over, but I know PRS let their necks sit for a period after each stage of shaping so they can assess how they move and fix any issues. I just looked at your face...

I was looking at square rods, not sure if they would act more like the strips. But quite frankly, if a 2mm strip will do the job, I'll go with that, sourcing them at a reasonable price seems to be a l...

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Attachment : 20210204_011309.jpg Two conjoined 4mm carbon rods showing flex

Love the flamed maple back and sides, and the contrast with the binding. How did you find the shaping of those pieces? From Mark's comments, I thought that bending those materials would have been "tr...

Thanks Matt still learning. I used that stitching on the front binding and on the rosette as well but it's subtle and not easy to spot on the photos David Dyke stuff. Attachment : IMG_3260.JPEG

Wow, looks awesome! I really like the "stitching” around the headstock. Great job!

After listening to Mark on Wednesday I thought I would post pictures of one of my latest builds. This is Bosnian flamed maple back and sides with Sitka spruce top, Mahogany neck with Ebony fingerboard...

Hi Guys Sorry for the late replies was finishing off some acoustics. Thanks for all the comments. The spindle length is 1mtr and is a 25mm steel shaft. Ideal speed should be between 750-900 rpm (@boo)...

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@Peebee Thanks, binding is a little tricky but I just cannot seem to go without it.

Should have also said that those necks look a treat.

That is a great little video, I love the way you get the heat on the binding! Nice work @clinton.

@usadave ahh I misread! You wrote fret slots and I was thinking inlay, d’oh! Yeah you probably have it under control but just deepen the slots before you sand them away, 😆

Thanks everyone for the good advice! Fingers crossed that I don’t waste this neck! One last shot of the neck with fret marker locations marked. -D Attachment : DD5DD2AA-D030-43AB-9E50-28201D77CDD...

I especially have a lot of fun in the Luthier groups talking shit, insulting other people’s work, trolling, giving bad advice It’s been noted @mattbeels. Noted. 😆

I think that is the key, we are all like minded. I think its great that the more experienced guitar makers take the time to help and advice beginners like myself. @robin - people have been making gui...

@boo I just never had any mates to join up with on Facebook. 😋

I still have my FB account. I belong to some really stupid yet fun groups and I especially have a lot of fun in the Luthier groups talking shit, insulting other people’s work, trolling, giving bad adv...

@boo We are all like-minded I think that is the key, we are all like minded. I think its great that the more experienced guitar makers take the time to help and advice beginners like myself.