@robin You are correct. Cutting a hole like a control cavity or for a pickup would be done clockwise. Profiling and rounding over a body would be done counter clockwise.

Oh wow @robin that's a real life saver tip, I wouldn't have thought about that. Great idea @frocesterbill, I think I'll borrow that one.

I have a drawing stuck on the workshop wall that reminds me of the correct direction to move a router round a job - just in case.........

@cheesewhisk Direction is very important - go counter clockwise - the opposite way that the router is spinning Just be careful with your direction. When you're routing a control cavity for instanc...

As the edit button still isn't working ... here's a better photo of the scratchplate ... Attachment : P1190456.JPG

Just so you know, I’m not having a go at anyone, I’m just messing about @tv101 . I really do thing plastic pick guards (or other materials) look good in certain circumstances. Oi @Boo - who's "messi...

I've got a load of kitchen cupboards to paint (apparently). I'm thinking a paint spraying kit would be a worthwhile investment, to help me get the sort of finish that my good lady is hoping for. ...

There are those that make wooden truss rod covers but they’re strong enough. I’ve seen the wooden ones (Taylor for example) split along the grain. Sure they look good and add a nice touch but they ult...

@boo What would you all do with a guitar you bought that had plastic cavity covers on? Would you make something out of wood or some other material? With bought guitars I simply leave them. I wouldn...

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This is My Favourite Song For This Moment....... 🎶🙂🎸🙏

On the subject of stolen riffs - There are only 8 notes give or take some #&flats so it's difficult not to do what someone else has already done. Listen to these 3 songs...... 🤔...

I'm not a fan of country & western, but I do love Johhny Cash. So here's my favourite song today:

@mattbeels no apologies needed, this is why I love this site. I have a very healthy fear/respect for all the tools I've picked up for this adventure. I've spent time learning how to use the bandsaw be...

@cheesewhisk Practicing on scrap is one of the most important golden rules! I learned that chunk of wisdom from the mighty Dan Erlewine but it took me a while to actually implement it. 😂 I’ll ...

@cheesewhisk I think I might practice a bit on some scrap That's a good idea. Most of my cockups were with me getting carried away with the router. Having said that, my bit of practice scrap turn...

@boo and that's why I love this place. I'm still laughing at the fact the first real job is to route the neck blank, I have a shiny new router, my first router and the first thing I'm meant to do is a...

And I’m gearing up to prove it!

Sometimes I really do think I'm putting your 'any idiot can build a guitar' theory to the test. That theory has been tested many times ... I've got the guitars to prove it 😋