@robin some things are meant to be and actually looks better. Nice contrast.

Gouge chisel i meant

Used a gauge chisel clamped to fasten the starting point of the volute. Worked like a charm.

@tv101 Well, mistakes do happen and far from perfect. 5 major careless errors were made. The most major error was thicknessing the headstock. I set my depth stop and made a few passes and on my final routing depth as…   Read more»

@marcel Andy Rourke is one of my favorite bass players and is heavily influenced by Chic in his lines of writing parts.

@robin One thing with spray can lacquer, super thin coats at a time. Fo not go heavy. If you get a run or a drip,  Leave it alone. Let it dry.  I posted a thread on a tip on how…   Read more»

@robin yes I sealed lacquer over danish oil. Works really well.

Here is a link to my Bandsman build journey

Hi thanks all. Everyone here has been very inspiring. I got myself a Bailey design Bandsman!!!