Back and sides are lovely and smooth but the top is bumpy along the grain. @syntholabo Can you put some pictures up so we can see, I’m interested in trying this Osmo stuff. Cheers.

@darrenking Right- five applications of Osmo satin, with ultra-fine wool rubs in between. There's a mild lustre on the back and sides, and a nice oiled colour on the spruce top. Back and sides are lov...

I think I would have to say that it depends on the material the decal is made of and how it has been printed. Ideally you would make an inlaid logo from contrasting veneer as this is likely to take th...

Hey gang. I've decided to Osmo. Matt or Satin to be decided. Before I do the neck, does anyone know how a decal stands up to oiling / waxing? Is there a preferred way to get a logo on if this is not r...

@syntholabo Yup - Axminster say '0000' so we'll go with that for now...I never was very good at maths

Talking of ultra-fine steel wool... Mark- you mention 00000 grade in the videos. Did you mean 0000? That's wat i got cos thats all there iz

Thanks Darren, excellent. I have a bunch of Osmo samples, and have already used the Polyx Raw onmy lovely maple floor. I'm thinking I won't mind a bit of darkenung since this first build is pure pale ...

Hi there, I have used Osmo oils for about 15 years and they are far superior to the old Danish oil primarily because they don’t get sticky anywhere near as quickly and so you don’t get all of those fi...

I've been searching for a while for advice on finishing with Osmo, because I'm petrified of spraying nitrocellulose in an inadequate environment for safety and quality's sake. I want to know how much ...

I still think we *all* should, and make a photo diary (or video if we’re able) of the process, and make that content available to Mark for his YT channel. @tv1010101 Yep, I’m up for that! I made a ph...

@tv1010101 Good for you. Making a photo/video diary and will record original material with it for the soundtrack. Will include a sound demo and description as well. Electronics on this one is quite in...

I might just look out some plans and make some templates ... The printer has just finished printing ... I have plans!!

@johnnierox-boo that is making me want to build another Bailey Bandsman, nice work. I still think we *all* should, and make a photo diary (or video if we’re able) of the process, and make that cont...

@clinton that is making me want to build another Bailey Bandsman, nice work.

Itching to cut the body but have to do the fretboard/neck first. Attachment : 0D0FAA03-A24A-4673-920A-FC79C4BEDC4B.jpeg Attachment : 96983678-616C-4C90-BE62-8328DF35DA08.jpeg Attachme...

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Maybe we need a Keep CalmandBuild Bandsmen t shirts....

@tv1010101The world would be a better place if everyone played guitar.

Not sure I could find them again ... indeed, having just had a quick look, I couldn't! @tv1010101 I wonder if there is a prize for the first one to find the Hero points.

@johnnierox-boo Yeah the “hero” points used to be displayed but they have recently disappeared. I stumbled across them once, at the end of a dark forum alley and thought that they were hidden away a...