@rocknroller912 this chemical is often used as a veneer softener, especially for burrs and burls which have a tendency to go VERY crinkly after slicing. Brush it on to both sides of the veneer leave it overnight and then assess…   Read more»

@russ He’s certainly got some top quality tools and jigs!
Darren

@tv101 As you sow, so shall you reap!
🤣🤣🤣🤣

@boo Here’s some inspiration. Nothing wrong with this as a self-build project!

@robin I’m sorry but momentarily forgetting the you’re not ambidextrous automatically disqualifies you!

Hi George, welcome to the forum of dreams, you’ll have a hoot. Let us know a little about yourself and keep the pictures coming once you start your build. There is a special prize for anyone who comes up with…   Read more»

I like the way this poll is going! I think I might just close it now whilst I’m ahead! My new best friend, the 3D cad man in the US, is going to modify the files slightly by extending the…   Read more»

@peter-johnson Well, if you are ever passing….
I wonder why the guitar making Gods are ignoring the South East?
Darren

Thanks for all the positive feed back on the Live Stream today. I have a couple of details that I need to sort out that I ma hoping you can help me with. I have 4 or 5 downloaded ‘ES335’…   Read more»

Hey Boo, A man after your own heart 🤣 
 

@tv101 You forgot the day of the week and the phases of the moon!

Not sure who is closest to me. I’m in Letchworth, Herts. More than happy to share my tea, coffee and facilities, big belt sander, vertical panel saw, veneer saw, vacuum presses etc with any members who may be passing or…   Read more»

Hi Boo, Do have the ability to slice the 18mm sapele down the middle to provide 2 caps? You could then bond a 6-7mm cap on either side of the body core. Less chance of distortion if the lamination is…   Read more»

@boo looking at the degree of interlocking grain I’d probably ID this as sapele but no matter, if it’s straight grained it should still make lovely body or  parts for a composite neck.

@boo I’m not trying to sell it! That’s the veneer merchant price! I do love the fact that you are trying to turn as much of your house as you can into guitars before you sell it. You hear about…   Read more»