Hey @nsj, I’ve watched the vid they do on Osmo. He uses an Osmo woodwax oil (I guess similar to finishing oil) before applying the Osmo polyx finish. Is that what you did too? I thought the polyx was all…   Read more»

Thanks @nsj I’ll check that out @russ I don’t have any more photos, but essentially I’m clamping directly on to my bench top. It was all a bit of an experiment and I had planned to cut some holes in…   Read more»

@brie no shame in that, I’m sure it still rocks!

@nsj yeah, good suggestion! I’ve not done it on this neck, but I have another 1″ blank and a small selection of veneers. Could look pretty cool. Apologies in advance for the incoming interrogation! With the Osmo oil, does it…   Read more»

@brie thank you. Nice Bo Diddley vibes on your build, looks great!
I’ve got some of crimson’s stains, but not their oils. I used liberon finishing oil on my last build, is crimson’s much different to that?
Cheers
Dan

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Mine are all one way.
I’ve not watched that video yet. The truss rod recommended for the Bandsman build is a slimline 2 way and that fits into a neck with glued fretboard without issue, if that helps.

Hey @swepri, I’ve not made any bit on necks yet, but I’ve set up quite a few guitars with bolt on necks. The vintage approach is to have the adjustment in the heel. Fender later changed it to the headstock….   Read more»

@brie good work!

@clinton thanks again. I made the box section longer at 10″ (as my blank is thicker) and that’s really worked.

A table saw is on my list, but it will take a while to get to.
Cheers

@brie that sounds like a plan! When I did my bad thing, I didn’t want to change the shape of the body, but reshaping is always an option. @nsj is correct and has much more experience than me, I just…   Read more»

@brie, I feel you you, man! I had a router booboo at a similar point. Although your area is larger, I’m not certain if the tear out is any deeper than mine?

I filled the hole with mahogany wood…   Read more»