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RE: Then a BAD thing happened👎🤨

@brie good work!

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
RE: Scarf headstock jig

@clinton thanks again. I made the box section longer at 10" (as my blank is thicker) and that's really worked. Attachment : PXL_20230909_135052225.MP.jpg Attachment : PXL_20230909_14193656...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
RE: Then a BAD thing happened👎🤨

@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 w...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
Answer to: Then a BAD thing happened👎🤨

@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? Attachment : PXL_20230718_094942740.MP....

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
RE: Scarf headstock jig

@clinton superb, much neater then mine! Thanks for your help.

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
Answer to: Scarf headstock jig

Hi @clinton, thanks for the reply. Have you made this jig too? I did think the thickness of the piece would have an effect, but didn't think it would be that much - shows what an idiot I am! I've had ...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
Scarf headstock jig

Hi All, I've completed my first electric build and really happy with it. My next project is to build a scarf headstock neck, and after following @markbailey YouTube live vid I've tried to copy the jig...

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

3 years ago
RE: A new guitar is born

@tv101 thanks! I'll look into changing my username too

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: A new guitar is born

@sanjeevmansotra thank you for your kind comments!

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: A new guitar is born

@brie thanks Brian. I've found the whole process so much fun albeit with a step learning curve! It's not perfect, but what I learnt from making the mistakes and how to rectify them is invaluable. Do i...

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: A new guitar is born

@swepri thanks! It's been an excellent learning opportunity too. Onwards to the next build!

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: What I have been up to?

Nice work on the headstock repair! I've restrung and tuned a sitar before, that is a never ending job!

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

3 years ago
RE: 📐Russ' Parlour N°2📏

Lovely work!

In forum Acoustic

3 years ago
RE: A new guitar is born

@boo cheers! Skint can do with ease😅

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: A new guitar is born

@boo thanks man! I learnt a lot doing this one and want to get on with the next soon so I don't forget. I'm thinking of getting two on the go at the same time.If i can sell one that week help pay for ...

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: A new guitar is born

@koendb thank you! I drew up some other designs, but in all honesty they were ridiculous. This was the simplest and easiest to do!

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: A new guitar is born

Thanks Russ! It's a Rothko and Frost decal. That and the Headstock veneer were last minute additions. I learnt a lot. Like that decals and tru oil don't play nicely. That's the second decal I used a...

In forum Electric

3 years ago
A new guitar is born

Hi folks, thought I'd share some shots of my first guitar build following Mark's BYO online course. You've probably seen me pop up from time to time with odd questions in a desperate need to find an a...

In forum Electric

3 years ago
RE: Finishing oil cure time before assembly

@russ thanks Russ. I put it on liberally but was pretty fastidious about wiping off the excess, so I'd say thin coats. Last coat went on last Wednesday, so sounds like I'm good to go!

In forum Finishing

3 years ago
Finishing oil cure time before assembly

Hey folks, Sorry if this question has been posted before. What is the advised cure time to leave liberion finishing oil before starting assembly? Looking on line the suggestion is 24/36 hours, bit of...

In forum Finishing

3 years ago
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