OK, so.... I've got the Procrastination Blues and like the end of night 12bar jam in a loch-down (see what I did there?) north of the border - it has to end sometime!! 1) I've never done a glue joint ...

Funky!

It means that anyone mindful of how wood behaves/reacts is cautious. Where a tree grows, say a windy edge of a wooded area, or in the middle of a field, will place internal stresses into the wood fibr...

1 x 2mm x 8mm strip Attachment : 20210204_011446.jpg

Attachment : 20210204_011309.jpg Two conjoined 4mm carbon rods showing flex

Attachment : 20210204_011309.jpg Two conjoined 4mm carbon rods showing flex

To prove the point. Now it's routine. Flat Blanks get to dry out for a few years after felling/sawing/planing (i plane close grain woods oversize when green) in open air then later into dry room @ 45%...

Attachment : Truss Rod fit.mp4 Let me know if it makes sense?

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I couldn't possibly comment! But you're not wrong!

Loads. I'll sort later. The greatest advantage is not having to square workpiece because only the centre line matters - as long as clamps get a purchase along the edge. NEC tape helps as well.

Be very careful when introducing cutter into wood and don't cut more than 2mm per run. My Router runs on a guide/sled which makes it more secure than running along the edge. Adjustable arms hold/clamp...

My Triton Router works fine. 2mm cutter with 1/4" 6mm shank. Due to machine vibration, you will always get a little clearance above the 2mm (you could use any thickness) required - just right for acco...

Forget Rod - I found it had an element of flex before any significant resistance was engaged. I use 2mm strips. Two per Neck approx 6 - 8mm deep. If you try and bend strip along it's edge you encount...

I wonder if it's because we give 'Pro-tools' more Wellie? Maybe I should rename this thread 'Affordable/bargain bench tools' ? I want to re-purpose the bottom half of Bandsaw to make a 2" drum sande...

Some say it allows the guitar wood to interact/vibrate more with the lower strings - how they know, I can't guess?!? Branding iron used on every Body & Neck! If I could get consistent results, I'...

@Mattbeels Reverse Headstock looks funky and has some harmonic benefits according to some. Decal on today Attachment : 20210202_180733.jpg Attachment : 20210202_180751.jpg

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Hi Darren I built a guitar last year for long-term client from his own tree felled 17yrs ago. Part payment in Ash slabs. He has some chestnut in his barn also - just as well, his daughter wants a gu...

Hi Darren, As you know, Most woods can be used providing they have an element of stability/structural integrity. Self Build: Go for it, like a child, you'll love it if it's ugly and screams everytime...