I've got the templates @Boo, if you want to make yourself a LP-alike? If I've got some suitably sized MDF, I could make a set of copies for the body, cavities, etc. Then you'd just need a straight thi...

@tv101 I probably would have worked it out eventually, I’m a bit rusty after having a long lay off from guitar stuff and using power tools. Mostly I’ve been using hand tools.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Of course it's not guys ... @tv101 Well, I never expected that from you. “Suit you sir!” 🤣

That’s really effective, and gives me another idea @eddie6string - something else to experiment with. Too many ideas, too little time!!

@tv1 These blue dots are clear acrylic rods (cheaper than chips!) With blue acrylic paint in hole (needed to hide brad point depression) Attachment : 20210406_125233.jpg and on base and sides o...

Some very cool looking guitars underway there @eddie6string The grain in that green tele is lovely.

Probably acrylic - you can use clear and paint the underside any colour you like prior to gluing and it comes out fine. Good tip - thanks @eddie6string!

@tv1 Probably acrylic - you can use clear and paint the underside any colour you like prior to gluing and it comes out fine. Bought some ebony for fretboard, but it's started cupping (sold as 8% con...

Cool inlays @eddie6string!

What material are you planning on using for the inlays Eddie?

Provisional fret marker design front & sides @eddie6string Ohhh..... challenging and I like it. 😀👍

Provisional fret marker design front & sides Attachment : 20210405_192754.jpg

@eddie6string I would probably recommend the latter. It’s obviously a bit more work to set it up but the results are more accurate.

External routing guides finished Attachment : 20210404_200134.jpg Do you guys use pre-made guide for Neck pocket or use straight edges and stops?

**UPDATE** Initial, succinct information about paint, sanding, compound and buffing. The following methods described can be applied to 2K polyurethane, acrylic or nitrocellulose paints and lacquers/c...

Oh wow............. Taht is really something... Very nice piece of kit 👍

It looks halfway cool, kind of like a poor man’s crackle finish 😆 @mattbeels I suppose I could clearcoat over it, it might look quite cool. 😆

@Boo Yes, it will be ferules (or maybe set neck if I do a neat enough job of the joint). Haven't used a plate on any guitar I've built yet. One of the joys of building my own has been no more 'palm st...

@lemonshoes If you’re taking out the full membership then Mark will keep you right about the correct steps. It’s worth it not to waste any materials.

Cheers again @boo. 👍 🙂🎸🎶🙏