@frocesterbill Hi Bill, based on the username you’re not that far from me, I’m in Tirley now but lived most of my life in Cheltenham.
It’s a small world…
looking forward to getting going but the progress has been slow so far.

@Rocknroller912 From what I’ve heard recently Tubes are going to be difficult to source in the near future due to export restrictions imposed by Russia (where most tubes are made) so it might be worth getting some sooner rather than…   Read more»

Hi Guys,   Thank you for your advice… I ended up going for a 2nd hand Bosch POF1400ACE much the same as the one you suggested @Boo but with a micro adjust and a slightly higher powered motor. I’m still…   Read more»

Wow that looks awesome

Thanks again for the welcoming messages, I agree the 335 is probably a bit too ambitious to start with. I’m in a quandary, I’m looking to buy some second hand tools and think it would be a good idea to…   Read more»

I’ve never had a telecaster so I’m tempted to do something like that as a first project.
I’m also keen to hollow body something like a 335 but I think that maybe too ambitious to start with.

Thanks for the link @Robin lots of really useful information in the downloads. @boo I look forward to starting it, I suspect it’ll be a little while before I get going while I organise a suitable workspace etc… but in…   Read more»

Thanks for the reply, I’ll have more of a poke around today and see if I can find it.
Also thanks for the likes, nice community.
Have bought a bandsaw that needs some TLC, Next a Router and Sander I think.