@frocesterbill For the better part of the past 15 years I’ve made my living running a repair shop  so having a clean space is important as customers are coming and going. I prefer to have a store front vs. an…   Read more»

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Thanks Bill, don’t worry it won’t stay so clean and tidy! 😉

Carol booked us at Daviot House in Ayr Pretty sure that I stayed there too @frocesterbill, on one of my workshop course visits.  That place was really handy for pubs, restaurants and the beach. Not that being near the beach…   Read more»

The SIP 3HP/150 – will that cope with everything a guitar builder would need.  How big a compressor for spraying finishes? @frocesterbill Yeah the SIP is perfectly fine for guitar building but there are better ones now. I bought mine…   Read more»

@frocesterbill. Thanks Bill. That’s how I tried to do it but I guess I’ll just have to get better at planing and sanding. 
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You mentioned that you’ve heard negative reviews about the AC Mirka but @frocesterbill said that he has one and it’s sweet. What have you heard against it?  @mattbeels I was fairly seriously considering buying one, so I did a bit…   Read more»

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Don’t believe you @mattbeels.

Pffft, 😆
You mentioned that you’ve heard negative reviews about the AC Mirka but @frocesterbill said that he has one and it’s sweet. What have you heard against it? 

@frocesterbill I’m giving you points just for being old as we oldies have to stick together. I will be 68 in a few days (scary thought) so you can image computing and modern technology didn’t play any part in my…   Read more»

Congrats @deej, happy for you!

Thank @mattbeels
 

Congrats Deej!

Cheers @frocesterbill

Once the nuts, washers and especially the knobs are on, no one will ever see it. Exactly as @mattbeels and @frocesterbill have said earlier.  A 1mm difference in diameter is just 0.5mm either side of the pot (if it’s centred…   Read more»

@blake Japanese parts are typically really good. The difference in hole size isn’t much as @frocesterbill pointed out. Just be sure to use a lock washer (already necessary) inside the cavity for good grip to keep that pot in place! …   Read more»

Did you glue it on or use double sided tape? Tape.  NEC floor tape, naturally.   Who did you use to put the image onto perspex? I really don’t remember @frocesterbill.  There are numerous companies out there online who will…   Read more»

@frocesterbill Sorry for spelling your name incorrectly, I’m dyslexic you know. 🤣

Thanks @frocesterbill it’s all getting exciting now it’s actually moving on. I’ve got a 1pc mahogany blank for the body, then a mahogany neck blank and a rosewood (pre cut) fretboard from the shop here. For the finish I’m thinking…   Read more»

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guess copy paste doesn’t work for usernames 🙄 

@frocesterbill Great thread and build, Bill. I really liked all the photos. Nice job on the top and f hole. I‘ve never been the biggest fan of semi hollow guitars but I like the thinline style and what you did…   Read more»

Cheers guys @russ @frocesterbill @mattbeels @rocknroller912 @clinton @e-den hertog   Sandbags can be classed as hazardous waste after a flood as they may be contaminated with sewage, so be careful handling them. We’re not actually on mains sewage here, which…   Read more»

That looks sweet as @frocesterbill – if it plays half as well as it looks, you’ve got a killer there!  Congrats.

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Sounds like good fun. It will be interesting if you record the results as you go along with different wire types, capacitance, impedance and sound quality. Like a proper science experiment then we can all crib your hard work !

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Could you help me out with how you wired your counter up please, which connections are the power supply. Don’t want to do trial and error in case I damage it.