@dav 

Could you just put like masking tape to make sure glue doesnt go into what seems to be “stacked metal plates” during the gluing process? 

Maybe put some bees wax on the bits where you don’t want the glue to stick.

@dav Trussrods do not need to be pretty! 🙂 Check for a snug fit and the function so it works both directions and that the slot for the hex key is ok.
 

@dav The most important thing is to enjoy what you are doing 🙂
Good luck on your build. Be sure to share your progress here on the forum. We all love pics and videos 🙂

@dav 

Do you know where I could buy a blank from? Im looking for Maccasar Ebony blank if possible. 

I don’t know what part of the world you are in, but here in the UK, I’ve bought mine from @markbailey

@dav I don’t know which region you live in, but in Europe this is a place I usually buy stuff from: FRETBOARD BLANKS (guitarsandwoods.com)
 

Welcome to the group @dav I’ve got no experience at all of fanned frets, but I’d agree that it certainly doesn’t look right. I’m guessing that there must be some kind of formula to position the frets, so I would…   Read more»