I’ve just found something online that I find interesting. Some older guitars/stringed instruments don’t have truss rods installed in the necks. So, how could you adjust a bow in said necks if needed? ...

Although I can’t add anything, I’m loving this conversation, very interesting stuff. I’m so happy with the thought that people put into these forums, always thinking of others and how things will cont...

Sardines anyone?

Posted by: @jamesalexandermcmillan Or: cut the next slot where it should be then remove wood between the slots with a router to the depth of the slots and patch the gap with a piece of ebony and epox...

Posted by: @bpower these forms are awesome. I really appreciate the advice. @bpower These forums are good and they work well because we support each other, even if there are differences of opinion....

@bpower You may have seen me use this when I make those Barncaster guitars but the principle is the same for what you need. The Barncasters are intentionally left a little rough looking but I fill any...

@darrenking I use this stuff to get some great results. Attachment : 43A8A337-A919-4C82-80D4-2120CD7F595F.png

@darrenking Would that be an epoxy glue or (like @bpower is suggesting here) an epoxy resin? What is the difference? I know my dad used to use good old Araldite to fix a myriad of broken items. I see...

Posted by: @mario In the case I buy a new fretboard. Do you recommend me a way to "recycle" the first fretboard. Can I use it for another purpose ? @mario So you are buying a new fretboard, that’s f...

@mario Where are you in the world? If you are in the UK, maybe @darrenking could suggest a suitable veneer maybe. 👍

@mario Hey Mario, hope you are well. It’s ok, don’t panic, you can fix this mistake. You can fill the slot or slots with some thin veneer, glue them in. You could also fill the slot with wood filler ...

Great little song and my favourite for today. ✊

Posted by: @russ Normally there's a one year National Certificate in Stringed instrument making which can progress to a two year Higher National Diploma. @russ Superb, I may look at that myself. &#x...

@russ This sounds really cool Russ, quite comprehensive. Is it an instrument making course or general woodworking and your project is a guitar? Where is it at?

This is my favourite song today. Tomorrow I’m going to play it so loud, the whole street will be annoyed. ✊😠

Posted by: @wolframmalukker Am I OK to seal this crack up with some superglue, re cut the fret slot to clear any glue, and re-sand to 600 grit? @wolframmalukker Yes, it’s fine to fill it with super ...

My favourite song today.

@bpower Yeah I agree with @robin your chisel rack and work area looks so organised. Mine always starts out like that but slowly descends into chaos. 😜✊ It’s looking good, keep going.

@powerful Superb ✊

This is my favourite song today.