Good save!

Looks good from here @robin! Figuring out how to fix mistakes and working through problems is the best way to learn, keep it up as you’re doing great!

@Rocknroller912 Good fix on the thin cover, it sounds like you are really getting the hang of guitar making and learning how to fix problems as you go along. Thanks, I've not been short of problems...

@robin Good fix on the thin cover, it sounds like you are really getting the hang of guitar making and learning how to fix problems as you go along.

Another little bit done. I made a guide fence for my bandsaw and got a 3/8" blade to help cut in a straight line, the 1/4" blade wandered a bit. My control cavity cover was just a wee bit too big at i...

Nice save there @robin Tell your Mrs that making mistakes is part of the fun!

This is My Favourite Song For This Moment......I was lucky enough to catch them live just before the split. Great live band...... 🎸🙂🎶🙏

Hi Swifty, Or you could use a Dremel with a guide bush on the base and some templates with the correct sized holes cut in them. I would say that trying to to keep the small core pieces is going to be ...

@schwifty There is a way of cutting a ring and leaving the centre core, it's been discussed on another thread a few months ago. It's called a double ring cutter and is used by violin bow makers to ins...

Thanks Mark, I found the link and have ordered parts to get it going to action! Thanks so much for all the help everyone, I love this site! I will add some photos when done!

HiRoland, Have a look at the products available at www.the polishing shop.co.uk They supply just about everything we could ever need. They recommend Glosswax 16 followed by P175, both on soft mops, fo...

@brad_nc Welcome to the forum. Your build looks good.

Hi Brad, welcome to the most amazing guitar making community on Earth! It’s great that you have found the livestreams a relief from the stresses of the past year, as have many of us, and you will have...

@brad_nc Hi Brad and welcome to BaileyLand, your thinline looks awesome! Thanks for sharing your pics, keep ‘em coming... Cheers Matt

Hey foiks! Mark & Carol, I have really enjoyed lurking in the community that you have created here. I am so glad I found your live streams! They have been a wonderful way to pass the pandemic. L...

@boo Looking good are you trained as a spray painter

Shiny shiny metal flake with several coats of clear. Hey @boo. Very Glam Rock. Looks great. 🎸🙂🎶🙏

Slow polishing speed is needed in my opinion as it's easy to soften the finish by using a high speed. Also very easy to rub through. I'm not sure about Autosol as its for chrome which is a hard metal ...

Ive been doing some web checking and wax based polishing compounds seem to be good for instrument polishing. Some varnish sellers make ones that are specific to their product but good luck with gettin...

@boo Looks like it turned out great, good job! Like Sully would say, "Make it fucking sparkle!"