Guitar Making | cheesewhisk | Mentions https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/cheesewhisk/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning cheesewhisk. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:14:45 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 434dd54739227109779afe2328adeec9 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "For a fretboard with a 12" radius, what depth would you suggest for an almost full height inlay?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/138956/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:10:21 +0100 @cheesewhisk If you have a 12”” radius bloc then put a straight edge across from side to side and measure the depth at the deepest point. It will tell you how deep the inlay needs to be. If you don’t…   Read more»

]]> 7097d25636bb9977eb55e6f8eb3451ad Wayne_F replied to the topic "Jigs, patterns, and lines on paper" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/107290/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:15:44 +0100 @tej @robin @cheesewhisk @boo Fret slots are definitely clean and deep enough. Looking closer at the fret now, it appears to be on an angle. The side that’s facing the heel end looks like it’s farther down than the other….   Read more»

]]> aaacafed95eeca16baa3c09b21f72aa8 Wayne_F replied to the topic "Thank you Mark" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/106826/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:27:34 +0100 @cheesewhisk That’s awesome! The feeling of seeing your hard work pay off must be one of the greatest things and I can’t wait to see mine sitting on a stand in all it’s glory. Congratulations on (nearly) finishing and on…   Read more»

]]> b3e9e4371ea080a07fe050eeaa3beddd mattbeels replied to the topic "Thank you Mark" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/106573/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:40:22 +0100 Ah congratulations @cheesewhisk, I’m so glad that you’re thrilled with your first build! It came out looking great and nobody else has that headstock, fantastic job!

]]> 0c32ba91c5ec695a8289d42d2e20c49b Tej replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/106498/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:46:05 +0100 @cheesewhisk someone bought me a set of these after I drilled through on another non guitar project courtesy of slipping flag, use them for any job on nice wood if a hand drill is involved! https://www.axminstertools.com/axminster-8-piece-drill-stop-collar-guide-set-507150

]]> 8b2e3399e850c7c10f0091971024e9ea Koendb replied to the topic "Thank you Mark" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/105966/ Sun, 10 Oct 2021 21:45:02 +0100 @cheesewhisk Awesome looking guitar man. How does it sound? a short vid maybe? 😎

]]> 93406e9504031bb384edc02a1572ea2f Boo replied to the topic "Thank you Mark" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/105961/ Sun, 10 Oct 2021 21:10:29 +0100 There’s nothing quite like it. So Mark Bailey I thank you, for putting together this course and community who have been so amazingly helpful and kind spirited during my ‘learning experiences’. @cheesewhisk Good for you, I’m glad you enjoyed it…   Read more»

]]> 1c20b5e53575b89700020b43ced5f12f Russ replied to the topic "Thank you Mark" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/105957/ Sun, 10 Oct 2021 21:05:35 +0100 That’s what it’s all about @cheesewhisk. It looks great. 
🙏🎶🎸🙂

]]> 3e1da6df597f0ac8a338de350a981da2 Clinton replied to the topic "Thank you Mark" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/105956/ Sun, 10 Oct 2021 21:04:44 +0100 @cheesewhisk Nice looking axe! Top Job.

]]> 02e30f391bc3151c55d85f4c813d9d4c Boo replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104943/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:02:21 +0100 Actually feeling surprised no one mentioned this near miss. @cheesewhisk No, stuff like that happens a lot, it doesn’t matter.  Hardware and pickups are all gold on this one, can’t wait to get them all fitted Very nice choice, you’re…   Read more»

]]> d99a47405681310444a31546eb0ce3fa Robin replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104933/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:08:36 +0100

Actually feeling surprised no one mentioned this near miss.

@cheesewhisk   No one would have noticed, slap some graphite shielding paint over it.

]]> da24ab2d36c767c74bd032d6a9fe293f Boo replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104865/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:52:27 +0100 No one need ever know. Bonus pic of first coat of danish oil @cheesewhisk Hey Drill Sergeant, how are you feeling about things today? Must better I bet?  It’s gonna look superb this guitar, I can’t wait to see what hardware…   Read more»

]]> ca1a87d440ef0f733621acaf6237b63f Boo replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104713/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:40:59 +0100

No one need ever know. Bonus pic of first coat of danish oil

@cheesewhisk Yeah! Nice work! See, walk away, come back and fix it. Boom! Looks great. 👍

]]> 6cbd683ff0a5d8b0bbfab75b3f4e50e1 tv1 replied to the topic "Acoustic Bliss" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104637/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:28:26 +0100 @cheesewhisk Acoustic Bliss seems to have been one of those guitar secrets, you know the ones that don’t exist cause we all share everything. Well, this thread was started back in April to share the love! 😆 To be honest,…   Read more»

]]> ede7a794651d8e13b0e5c1144dc94b78 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Acoustic Bliss" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104634/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:05:46 +0100 @cheesewhisk
Acoustic Bliss seems to have been one of those guitar secrets, you know the ones that don’t exist cause we all share everything.

]]> 12fc8e6bfd123e030cc7c8cb9fc08219 Robin replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104530/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:53:38 +0100 @cheesewhisk  I know that feeling all to well when you think you’ve ruined weeks of work, but once you calm down and think about it there’s always a fix and another lesson learnt.

]]> c30705b387fea4350cdbc14f0bb369bc mattbeels replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104518/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:36:36 +0100 @cheesewhisk Dude, that sucks!!! So sorry to see this but maybe my story will make you feel a bit better… The other day I was working on a customer’s Partscaster and realized that the hole for the output jack wire…   Read more»

]]> ce1a66b368398d9e7c71806725cdb6c3 Koendb replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104492/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 16:30:45 +0100 @cheesewhisk Oh man I can feel what you felt  when you realised what happened. I had the same happen to my last build, only for me, I went through the front , when I was routing out the control cavity……   Read more»

]]> af27d84726e8f26007ccf73cd0445918 Boo replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104491/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 16:24:55 +0100

Can’t thank you enough for replies though.Ive left this for now, did a bit of finiting then walked away and poured a JD & coke medicinal like 🤣

@cheesewhisk That’s the spirit! 😉👍

]]> 2b7bac1a4102e6c5bfbc50273665bf47 Boo replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104470/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 15:36:33 +0100 @cheesewhisk Whatever shape(s) you go for, just remember that when you are routing the depth for the cover plate, set your router depth gauge to 2mm, not 42mm. 😉 Just a joke! 
Too soon? 😐
Keep smiling and laughing. 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

]]> 170ba7776f43f7dda0f3f8f73a9f2fd0 Boo replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104468/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 15:32:34 +0100 @cheesewhisk How about this? Just one big one, you will have to make a custom routing template and cover plate though. 

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]]> 39d767f0c53e1d3460a5079ed72d46f9 Boo replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104451/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 15:10:02 +0100 @cheesewhisk You could even make them join up to sit right alongside the other one. Look at these two, one for the trem and one for the controls. 

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]]> 5c1cd1e8b27d69489d620cab969043a6 Russ replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104448/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:59:01 +0100 I like your fix @cheesewhisk. Nice symmetry. 
🙂🎸🙏🎶

]]> 2a13c84b3999262d61197d9a12446cd3 Boo replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104437/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:49:52 +0100 The easy (and probably only) fix: a coverplate – ditch the fancy battery box this time – who will know? We won’t tell… @cheesewhisk Actually, yeah that’s a good way to deal with it, just make a bigger plate that…   Read more»

]]> 572f0e3af558fa783e95491ae05276c6 Boo replied to the topic "Drilled the bridge hole right through the back of my guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104435/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:43:52 +0100 On the fourth the flag on my drill but must have moved up with each of the other three hole. I practised on scrap but now I just want to cry @cheesewhisk Oops! Step away from it for a while,…   Read more»

]]> e44ee23fb8c4bdfe00866a131fe2cf14 Wayne_F replied to the topic "Neck Blank Issue" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104262/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:55:27 +0100 @cheesewhisk I’ve updated my original post at the top

]]> ae0be69398e02e62d52969bc40bf3caa Koendb replied to the topic "Glue the neck" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104175/ Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:08:15 +0100 @cheesewhisk Nice work man! You are almost there 🙂

]]> 9c5654ed1e96dca6d2e6de0446cd748b Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Glue the neck" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104161/ Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:36:21 +0100 @cheesewhisk 
Your build is looking very good compared to the other ones in the photo

]]> 9399f99c625cefc82b21d87dbfae4b7e Robin replied to the topic "Drill the Bridge Holes" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104099/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 23:10:12 +0100 @cheesewhisk On my first build I used a bridge and tail piece like you have there and had the very same doubts. I drilled and fitted the tailpiece and strung it up with the bridge just sat in position. After…   Read more»

]]> 1febad4ef8322a9c264cc88a701fe94d POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Drill the Bridge Holes" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104093/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:44:02 +0100 @cheesewhisk A very good question, i thought i was the only rookie out the gate…In grade school we’re told to raise our hands and ask questions, because others are probably thinking the same thing, but are afraid to ask…lol; I…   Read more»

]]> c9fb83e4c4f91703cef4c364b6ca67a0 mattbeels replied to the topic "Glue the neck" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104092/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:41:52 +0100 Great job @cheesewhisk! 👍👍👍

]]> 6d6dd9dca19b8e2b043dbfdea6828456 Boo replied to the topic "Glue the neck" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/104076/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:06:43 +0100

Huge thank you to all those that voted to get a Mirka sander, what a difference that made.

@cheesewhisk Yep, told you I would be a good investment. 😁👍
Your guitar build is looking great, well done sir. 

]]> 2505cc6fe99e1af71e2fd11f4d3bc66f Boo replied to the topic "**PINK FLAKE STRAT**" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/102860/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 19:57:25 +0100 What an amazing thing to be part of, it looks really awesome @boo definitely one to be proud of. @cheesewhisk Thanks man. It has been good to be involved with this and we are doing another for another cancer patient…   Read more»

]]> 072a3188ca28c9fe8e5c48a3377a1f1a Koendb replied to the topic "Designing my own neck tru guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/101806/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:46:32 +0100

Genuinely excited to see your finished guitar mate, well done

Thanks @cheesewhisk! Come on man! just do it, Before I built my first guitars, I could hardly drill a hole in a wall 🙂

]]> 27c0c796d0047d29b7446fb0c9d6f184 C.Cap replied to the topic "Decisions, Decisions" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/99521/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 01:11:01 +0100 Hey @cheesewhisk Thanks so much for taking the time to reply to my question. It is encouraging to know you have been able to build the explorer using Mark’s course. I’m honestly not too fussed at how long this build…   Read more»

]]> a43ed8f1f393ee669c2c7f3df0eb4694 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Explorer body progress" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/98587/ Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:04:57 +0100 @cheesewhisk
The volute 

]]> b5fa54d516472791b34e3bb7a13a7866 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "Explorer body progress" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/98586/ Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:04:26 +0100 @cheesewhisk
The volume looks ok to me it’s far enough away from the 1st fret not to interfere with playing.

]]> 45df4563888f94f5d109a1256ec81994 Russ replied to the topic "Mirka Deros" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/98432/ Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:07:05 +0100 Let us know how you get on with it@cheesewhisk. 🤔😁👍

🙂🎸🎶🙏

]]> 72d913da980bf061d22ba3b8a8a42f92 Koendb replied to the topic "Loose neck pocket help" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/98231/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:33:18 +0100 @cheesewhisk I had the same with my Flying V. It will be fine, just make sure the alignment is good. If needed you can also use veneer to shim both or one side(s). There should be enough meat on the…   Read more»

]]> 2c648603b4ff85daae35a6bba5c2c2b5 Russ replied to the topic "Mirka Deros" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/98071/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:56:03 +0100 I’ve been hovering over the button for a while now @cheesewhisk. Still saving the pennies to get one but hopefully one day. It’ll come in handy for loads of other jobs too.  
🙏🎸🙂🎶

]]> ad3b27944df3bddbd5eabf7861897e96 Koendb replied to the topic "Explorer body progress" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/97195/ Sat, 10 Jul 2021 17:59:15 +0100 Awesome @cheesewhisk!What is your plan for the neck?

]]> 0bc5f48955c3b400ed416e1f63f0db27 Russ replied to the topic "Explorer body progress" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/97186/ Sat, 10 Jul 2021 15:20:21 +0100 Coming along nicely @cheesewhisk 
🙏🎸🙂🎶

]]> 6c3f198328c0ac1b6c4692b2d0e4e1a0 Koendb replied to the topic "1958 Flying V inspired Build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/95716/ Sat, 03 Jul 2021 21:30:42 +0100

Oh man that’s amazing, that tone is so good

thanks @cheesewhisk!

]]> 30db4d8d29bd05382509894e9468b221 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "First New Electric for a While" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/86712/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:30:06 +0100 @cheesewhisk
How far should we twist his ear @mattbeels and I have to say I didn’t feel like fresh air this morning after last nights session on Guinness and Morgan’s Spice rum.
 

]]> 396d2ec19ea8f2ff1bb55199ce94d493 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "First New Electric for a While" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/86696/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:19:15 +0100 @cheesewhisk
Looks like you’ve nailed it 

]]> f23c25d83455dd797a1c2980cf4fbc5a mattbeels replied to the topic "First New Electric for a While" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/86522/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:15:21 +0100 It was you @cheesewhisk that said you sucked at routing, I would never say such an awful thing about a fellow forum member…

]]> 358ce4d2cbe4cd5f98c3ba9b2404e8a3 Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "First New Electric for a While" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/86217/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:15:31 +0100 @koendb
@cheesewhisk
Looks like we are all in the remedial class for routing, extra practice needed.

]]> a7201151d459b37f4d9aa76137b21cfc Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "First New Electric for a While" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/85988/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:50:15 +0100 @cheesewhisk
I think you said a while ago you suck at routing. You’re not the only one. Look at my patch work of repairs to cover up sloppy router work.Fretboard will hide all thank goodness.
 

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]]> 1a6a0d14f6d86171716f26f0606d0233 Tej replied to the topic "And the neck is done..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/83466/ Mon, 24 May 2021 21:57:22 +0100 @cheesewhisk cracking job, let me know how you get on with the rogue superglue. That’s the exact reason I was querying the use of superglue for frets in the first place so very interested you know how removing it goes.

]]> 13fa9df21b521958c0c01c08179d3c75 tv1 replied to the topic "And the neck is done..." - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/82674/ Sat, 22 May 2021 08:12:51 +0100 I’d probably try the @mattbeels approach.  Should be cleaner than dissolving it and risking it spreading out over a wider area. Congrats @cheesewhisk, that looks like a nice neat build. 👍   Why is it every time Mark says ‘it’s…   Read more»

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