Hi Rocknroller, Yes, 75mm wide and yes, I can send a drilling template to help you position the holes in your jig if this would be useful. Just order the template(s) you want from Mark and Carol and I will…   Read more»

Laminated necks just look great and, so long as you can get them glued up properly, are actually a great way of building very strong and stable necks from smaller sections of timber.
What a fantastic first build, awesome!

Hi James, no problem. If you have a Pantone reference you’re trying to match to I’ll take it with me next time I go veneer shopping 😂😂😂😂 Seriously though, I’m afraid the constructional cedar is red cedar and the only…   Read more»

I might even have a section of prototype or reject template that I can send you to use to align the holes. I’ll have a look tomorrow.
Darren

Hi Rocknroller, the template is 75mm wide (same as Stewmac templates) but it would need you drill holes in your existing jig to correspond to the position of rows of holes in my templates. Are you able to do this?
darren

Hi James, yes, pretty good except that the crown cut diagram shows the cut going all the way to the middle of the log. It wouldn’t, as this central section would actually give two lots of quarter cut material, top…   Read more»

Hi James, lots of veneers are available wide than this but in crown cut rather than quarter cut. What species are you looking for?
Darren

Hi James, I would glue the strip into to outer layer of veneer before laminating it if for no other reason than it’s quicker/easier than doing it afterwards. You may need to scrape the inlay strip flush with the surface…   Read more»

Hi Mark and Carol, This last year has been just awful for so many people but, certainly for me, having your livestreams to look forward to and the clubhouse/classroom feel of the livechat, including all the badly behaved members, has…   Read more»

Hi James, ha! You’ve missed off acoustic gypsy jazz guitars, discernible by their extra heightened soundboards, either with or without a pliage (crease) , floating bridges (as per cello etc) and strings attached to a tailpiece. Definitely a construction distinct…   Read more»

Not only that but you also pay VAT on the duty! Tax on a tax on an imaginary cost! 

Light colours, especially greys and blues are notoriously bad for fading. If you use one of these then try to make sure you have a UV rated lacquer to protect the stain underneath. I think this can also be boosted…   Read more»

Beware of Stewmacs ‘free delivery’! HMRC will assess a value for the carriage of about £150 and charge you VAT, duty and admin costs on this. No getting around it, no discussion, no appeal. Pay it or face prosecution. I…   Read more»

If you are building a guitar for your own use, which will subsequently be passed down through your family, then you can make the most accurate copy of any guitar you like without any fear of prosecution so long as…   Read more»

I don’t want to come across as overly practical but, once you put it down, how the hell would you find it again?! 🤣 🤣 

Hi TV, I was thinking of using it for electric bodies or for cappings. It is an oily wood so it would be ideal for an oiled finish. Very rot proof, hence use for garden furniture, but actually quite nice…   Read more»

In response etc These are the low watt density pads I use for heat curing laminated sides. I don’t bother with a thermostat controller for these as the temperature is only ever going to reach about 95°C and so the…   Read more»

In response etc …
Details of heater pad supplier
Darren

Hi Peter, In response to the chat on the Live stream today ……. The controller that I used for my pliage bender is from RS part number 124-1059. It will switch up to 8 Amps, or more if you use…   Read more»