Tidied up the headstock on sanded all around again and now it’s much better. Still needs final sanding etc but fitted to body it’s looking ok. I think the next job is fretboard kennelling and dot mark...

I haven't got the mandolin to repair yet, the owner is recovering from covid so I'll be keeping clear of him until he's better. But my daughter gave me her Daisy Rock guitar to fix up for her. It did...

Posted by: @boo need to concentrate more on my quality of build instead of just paintwork, I’ve been a bit obsessed with paints recently, I need to get back to woods and construction quality. Yes! T...

@koendb yes getting there but loads still to do. Going to spend tomorrow tidying around headstock and removing a couple of stubborn lumps. Thanks

@powerful That is looking really good! You are almost there! 🙂

Back of neck carved and sanded. Volute and heel carved and sanded also. Starting to look nice but further sanding required. Cheers Attachment : 62741728-82AF-4375-950C-90A49CF238BE.jpeg Atta...

Nice Curves @koendb 😁🤣 Looking good. 🙂🎶🎸🙏

Early this morning, before starting my workday, I started curving the back braces. During lunchbreak ( and some extra time ) I glued the braces in and tonight, I carved the braces and sanded them. ...

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@steveh go go go! 😎 😀 👍🎸

Posted by: @markbailey @steveh Good call...I think that is the best course of action. Once you have the methods down you will be unstoppable 👍 Hi Mark, So, I finally got round to re-drawin...

Attachment : IMG_20220110_210539685.jpg Upper face brace and lowerface braces installed, carved and sanded. Attachment : IMG_20220110_222613726.jpg X braces glued...

Posted by: @rocknroller912 I don’t see any need to fill the gap in purfling. I’ve never seen anyone else do it. Posted by: @darrenking You definitely don't need to fill these gaps. OK Then! Than...

Hi @koendb, You definitely don't need to fill these gaps. Great looking guitar, you're doing a fantastic job! Cheers Darren

@russ Thanks! I will try to post some pictures of the progress.

@boo Thank you. A lot of good advice, and you point at one of my biggest challenges - I want to see results quickly. This time I will try to go forward at a slower pacey and be well prepared before e...

Posted by: @swepri Currently watching the courses and absorbing as much as possible before starting to cut wood. @swerpri Hey man, welcome to the forum, you’ll find all the help and info you need he...

Flat braces done! For some reason, my bracings are thinner then in the Acoustic building videos. Hopefully that won't be a big issue, construction wise. Man I definitely need to work on my chiseling s...

@koendb Thank you! I'll start with a double-cut inspired by the Bandsman. Two pickups and 24,75" scalelength.

@swepri Welcome to this awesome community. You'll find that people are very supportive here! Success with your build(s) What kind of model are you starting with?