Yes, I looked for cheap steel bars, then aluminium and decided to use oak in the end. Two reasons.... I had been given the seasoned oak and one design (for violins) seemed to suggest wood rather than ...

I didn't get round to photographing the neck after the first bout of cutting. I think I stumbled in to the house and made a coffee instead. Tricky business this sawing of a main bit of wood. Then I go...

@syntholabo I think I need to pay more attention to what's under my nose. I didn't see the "NEXT" button and missed pages 2/3 of your build. Only myself to blame. Once I got started I became a bit obs...

@syntholabo Hi I have to say that I'm really impressed with your workshop and extra-'specials' tools, and clamps. Did you make these after build 01? More to the point, how long was it between the comp...

@syntholabo oh I do like that quotation! Copyright?

@syntholabo oh no way did it hit it first time. I have a thin 100cm rule and it was a real nightmare trying to get the 2mm. At times it was way over and then after a small bit of work it was way under...

I was going to record every stage but got a bit sidetracked. Still, I do have some photies which I will share. Oh, and there is the Diary of Disasters to experience. Just like Herb I was excited to op...

@syntholabo Yes, I have to admit that I spent a great deal of time trying to get it right. My chisel aspirations outstripped my abilities. I got there in the end but had to re-do a barrel nut. The fin...

@darrenking I think I sort of mentioned the role of a guitar chair but... Then was given a double stand for the Bailey Bootlegger and my Collings, so I can't complain. Birthdays are great.

@markbailey Many thanks.... for everything. The chair was rescued from the tip and the fleece came from Skye.

@darrenking thanks for those kind words. I must admit that I'm quite chuffed.

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"Anyone can make a guitar"..... and in all honesty, I believed Mark when he said that. I've had a great time and have gained a new respect for those who make guitars. I sent Mark a Private Message to ...

Funny you should mention sandpaper. I have a cheapie belt/disc sander that I use for loads of stuff. However, the disc needed replacing about a year ago, so it was acting more like a polishing disc. I...

Hi David (or Deej?) Many thanks for the welcome and apols for the delay in getting back. Having spent quite a bit of time in the shed 'getting things ready' and making the bits one needs, I have had t...

Ha ha ha.... I wasn't going to admit to the old plane, file and dividers that I found in a secondhand shop. As you say, the old steel is far better than some of the new stuff. I've cleaned it and shar...

I've sent a couple of messages to Mark via his email as the content would be of no interest to other users. I suppose if I really wanted to contact someone privately I would seek out an email address ...

Hi John Thanks for the welcome. I'm building one of Mark's acoustic kits. However, I have been watching the lessons and inwardly digesting Marks expertise in case I jump in the deep end and do the who...

Hi Herb thanks for the welcome, and the warning. It's Saturday and time for a bacon sarnie soon. Does life get any better than that? J

Hi I'm a newbie to this new site and I'm also new to the making of guitars. This course was a birthday gift from my wife and it's been a brilliant present. Mark says you need a bandsaw, so I now have ...