Number one tip - everything you need to know is included in Mark's courses.

That's insane, @boo ! It will be a shame to shield the cavities😅 Beautiful work

Hello Gang. I am working on a very weird size bass guitar. the fretboard and the top were the reason I started building this. My problem is: 5 string bases have 70mm+ string spread. I need mine...

@boo, the individual ones are 15.5/16 mm wide I need something that is under 13mm wide

@nsj 1 year per inch thick for drying is what I understand Oh well, thats going to take a while then. I did say its going to be a long term project. Meanwhile, I've got a nice bit of mahogany thats...

1 year per inch thick for drying is what I understand

Robin, that sounds great, I’ve said before on these forums that Mens’ Sheds are a great place to get help and the use of equipment and I’m glad you’ve found a good one locally. You’ll also give them t...

@brie You're probably right with a couple of years, I think I've read that somewhere. As for cutting it, I visited the Clydebank Mens Shed yesterday and was made very welcome. The guys there are pred...

Hi Robin, I’m no expert but without kiln drying, you’re probably looking at a couple of years for a big lump like that to dry. If you manage to get it cut into slabs, then drying time would be much re...

It's been some time since I've posted anything, been a bit busy in my new house. Settled in now in Clydebank but haven't got a workshop organised yet. I've got a flimsy 8'x6' shed but its too cluttere...

Hey @boo, yes I used the chestnut lacquer and cellulose thinners. I found that foam brushes were overall easier to use than a paint brush as it was such a pain getting the brush clean enough to give ...

Hey @boo give it a go, from the instructions it looks like it can also be sprayed too! Definitely thin it and cut it back regularly. I'd love to hear your thoughts Spraying isn't really an option for ...

Long time no speak. I'll be mentioning Mark & Carol during my interview next Thursday on guitar makers collective podcast, and how useful Mark's media presence and instruction has been. Current...

Thanks @brie!More luck than judgement! 🤣

All three of them look great Dan, you’ve obviously put a huge amount of work into getting the finish looking so good.👍😃🎸

Hey @mikeyrjiom, thank you and appreciate the comments! I have to say, it's been a leaning curve and only now am I happy with the finishing. It's still not 100%, if you look very carefully the surface...

These look absolutely fabulous Dan @liebe I love the finish you get on them. I have persisted with Spray on Nitro up to now with varying degrees of success but think I will give this a try. Do you hav...

I've had to continue these builds in my spare time and, unsurprisingly, learning a new (to me) you're of finishing process want entirely smooth sailing. Anyway, thought I'd share some photos now I've...

Attachment : PXL_20240701_163211973.MP.jpg I thought I'd give a bit of an update as there seemed to be some interest in my finishing schedule of z-poxy as grain filler with brush on melamine lacqu...

Absolutely stunning!! Keep up the good work😃👍🎸