Well…. got some progress done this weekend. Home made rosette done, sound hole cut out, all braces done and glued. All shaped except the x-braces. Will get those carved when the sides are done. On to the side and the…   Read more»

Hey @darrenking. I just wanted to let you know I am really impressed with the slot cutting jig. The quality is very impressive. Can’t wait to start making my own fretboards. Great design, and being a hand tool enthusiast, it…   Read more»

Thanks @markbailey. I have not carved the braces. Will carve them the day I’m ready to glue it on. I will keep the clamps on it though to help prevent as much movement as I can. 🙂 

Decided to get the back ready before the front. I have it at the point where it can wait for the front and sides to be done. Left the braces thick. Ill carve them right before I am ready to…   Read more»

I’m on the east coast of canada @darrenking. Still decent temperatures here. I was raining and chilly the last few days. I do not envy the west coast of canada right now with the heat and the fires. It’s just…   Read more»

How do you make a Canadian hobby guitar builder happy you ask? He goes home for lunch and gets a package from the bailey workshop delivered. 🙂

 Now for some fun. 🙂 Ps… whoever tapes these things up…   Read more»