Looks even better now! Proper posh I used superglue, got coverded but it's on there now lol Attachment : 20230702_161645-01.jpeg

@nsj That one looks great!

That's the top carved, by hand of course. Recessed the controls too. Next up I think it'll be the binding then a lot of sanding. Attachment : 20230701_192431-01.jpeg

@rathius they're so cheap now for a home kit, you can start off small and expand it as you go too. Bigger area, more powerful laser, air assist etc. This one set me back £320 but if I was happy to wai...

@rathius It might do the trick, I tend to start with thinned down oil based polyurethane which adds a tint, then shellac sanding sealer and finally regular 1k matt clear, car stuff. Looks like an oil ...

I’m jealous of that engraver. I backed one on Kickstarter in 2019 and it made it to production. However, I don’t think I’ll ever get mine since it’s been 4 years. That’s 2 things I’ve lost money on th...

One thing to keep in mind concerning your cream binding. If you’re going to spray clear on it, the clear could make it darker and closer to the pickup rings. It does depend on the clear too. Some dry ...

Well I ain't done anything to the guitar today but there maybe a logo on the headstock quite soon! Got a new toy and of course I've been messing with it trying various burn times etc lol Attachme...

Got the middle aged man belly carve done today, held the binding on to see how it'll look. Top carve will be down to the binding. Attachment : 20230626_171934.jpg Attachment : 20230626_17...

Got most of the routing done today, floyd lines up nice too. Still waiting on a cavity template set that should've been here last week before I do any more. Well apart for the belly carve, I could do ...

Body wings glued on and cut out, I did forget to do the side dots first but I think I'll manage lol Attachment : 20230624_225613-01.jpeg

@russ well it's ordered! Ooft lol

Looking forward to seeing this lazer engraver @nsj. 🤔 🎸🙂🎶🙏

And today it neck carvy day. Just bought a laser engraver too so I can start adding a logo! Ooft lol Attachment : SquarePic_20230623_17560993.jpg

Hey up, I'm about 80 miles further North, Glenisla direction. Welcome to the forum.

Hi Folks, I became disabled in 2016, and needed until 2020 to get back to some form of normailty. Last year I became interested in the manufacdturing of string instruments and applied for a course in ...

Finally (almost) done. I still have to make a little cover plate for the truss rod and maybe adjust the slots in the nut a tiny bit. American walnut top, bosse cedar body and neck and some white venee...

@swepri After watching many vids I've found for 24.75 scale 630mm for the high E and add 3mm for the low works perfect. And for 25.5 scale I just do the 25.5 and add 3m for the low E. So far they've a...

Here’s where I am at the moment. Had to take a break. Temp is only 78f/25.5c but the humidity is 64%. After 2 facets I can wrong sweat out of my t-shirt. Y’all are welcome to come visit anytime. ...

Don't forget that the necks usually are a bit thicker at the heel end and thinner at first fret. So maybe shim up the headstock end a millimeter or two? If I undertand your setup correctly, that is.