Attachment : E2427157-B385-451F-84F0-D7A99F6854D9.jpeg Yup, routed before carving the top. I have binded a top and glued it on the body but not routed a binding and putting a top over it. That wou...

Truly is what I look forward to in my life these days. Puts a smile on my face. Very happy with this one. Gonna burst this one. Attachment : 886B4A48-C900-47DB-A3E9-4C1A730BD9E5.jpeg

The Bandsman, what an awesome design. Quite a number of people have been asking me what kind of guitar is that and if I could build for them. It truly is an appealing guitar.

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Drill hole n scrap piece to test the pot. If hole is too big then plug with dowel on the mistake and redrill.

@Peebee Thanks, binding is a little tricky but I just cannot seem to go without it.

Looking great as usual, I like your style Thanks @matt beels Attachment : 4312D801-DC72-4D71-8EE8-19AB18B6F6E6.jpeg Twin Pines

Built an baritone ukulele with teak. Turned out really nice.

Took a little break but back at it. Getting close this is my 3rd time building 2 at a time. I seem to enjoy it more. Breaks the redundancy of over thinking. Attachment : IMG_3534.MOV

Looking good

Welcome to the builds

@robin, Attachment : IMG_3518.MP4 Simple temporary jig but effective. It will wear out eventually. Just simply make another. Just make scraps are square to start.

Yes, I love stainless steel frets regardless if it’s difficulties and compound radiuses. Attachment : EFD32C7F-D4CC-4195-AAC5-0B9991FAA7FC.jpeg ,l

Good Job! Welcome to the Band of Bandsmen.

@Boo Howaaa!! Nice one. I used to airbrush. Not guitars. Back in Art school days. Time to get creative Boo. Can’t wait to see results!

Can’t seem to locate my Fret hammer. It’s been missing for 3 months now and it is Attachment : IMG_3509.mp4 really getting to me. Argggghhh!

Attachment : 255A946F-E9C2-476D-B13F-F65640D91D3F.jpeg Did you know Leo Fender does not play guitar?

@Deej. How goes it?

Thanks I feel better.

@Dave, there is generally give or take 1/8 to 3/16 of an inch of meat underneath the truss rod after the the neck is carved. Bare that in mind on your next build. The weakest point is in between the n...