BTW: I'd use a 2.5mm for the bridge mount holes next time... @markbailey Thanks for that, I’ll buy some new drill bits. 2.5mm 👍

"Just play the effing note" Father Ted reference. 😁👍

@russ and @eddie6string Yeah thanks for the reminder guys. I knew about this stuff in the back of my mind, although I had forgotten about the wind chimes. 🤣 This is one of those times when yo...

I snapped my 2mm drill bit off. 😡🤬 Any ideas? Attachment : 80C8D771-2F52-4C2A-96DB-8699E7D5D3F3.jpeg Attachment : 5005C12A-6DE6-4876-A7C5-459BD6C2B714.jpeg

To the untrained eye, it goes unnoticed. Looks like it’s just part of the grain pattern. @clinton That sounds like a great idea, I will try that one day. For this one, it’s all getting painted in bla...

Is this your second build or second Bandsman? @peebee Yeah it can make it easier but I like it when I get a bit of artistic licence too. If you look at this one on paper, it looks simple but there ar...

Best of luck with that. I would be worried that whatever you use to fill the gaps will shrink over time leaving you with an ugly, shit-eating grin... @mattbeels Yeah I’ve thought about it but 2k fill...

@cheesewhisk Nice job with the design and drawing, it’s a build I want to do at some point too, it’s a shape I’ve always loved.

I think I read in an earlier post that you aren’t going to use a pickguard on this one? How about a top? Just thinking that to permanently hide that neck joint is highly unlikely, unless you’ve got a...

So, building for customers eh? Damn dude, you’re in the big leagues now... Why not ask your custy which switch he’d like? Or am I missing something? @mattbeels 🤣 Hardly big time. 🤣 Y...

I get the impression that Axminster is the UK equivalent to Grizzly in the US. I have the feeling that they make good stuff but I’ve never seen their tools over here so I’ve never bothered to research...

It worked well @mattbeels @tv101 Yeah it did work well. It was just the two of us on the test but we could do with trying three or four people at a time, see how that works out.

What do you want to know @tv101 It’s not really the installation I’m thinking about, it’s the different types. I’ve read a little bit about them but I was just wondering if anyone here has any experi...

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Did a bit more on the Bandsman today. Routed the external body shape and a bit on the bobbin sander. Marked out other bits for removal or carving. Attachment : C1E1F1AE-55F2-41E9-AAD4-8059B9AAB84...

This is going to make life so much easier @robin Well, I could see you struggling, I had a spare and had the means to send it via courier. It was a no brainer. If a fellow fellow builder is in need a...

I've managed to acquire a Bosch GKF 1/4'' router. Do you think it will be big enough and powerful enough to do all the jobs for my Bandsman build? This is a good little router for sure but you will n...

Yes - agree with choice of B - option A leaves you in the same situation as an amp with a guitar lead plugged in - buzzzzzzzeeeee! @forcesterbill Thanks for the second opinion Bill, much appreciated....

Here’s how to wire a killswitch, I would go for B as the switch is always grounded and probably helps reduce popping... @mattbeels This saves me a job, thanks Matt. 👍

I think I will make a proper start this coming week. @peebee Exciting times eh? I always take my time and do a lot of thinking before I do anything. Think twice (more really), do once! Ive started t...