The MOP blocks I have are 2mm thick – they are about the chunkiest I’ve seen.
Got mine from Mike at Small Wonder:
http://www.smallwonder-music.co.uk/
 
You might find the original fretboard had a flatter radius…?

Posted by: @koendb
I might have a go at a dove tail joint . I do have the templates to route these. Just need to make the jig for it.

Practice on scrap!

Posted by: @abbbbbottttt @markbailey – Is there anything I can do for you in terms of review, etc? YES!! The best thing would be to make some kind of video review. You can send it to us or post it…   Read more»

Great work! Glad you enjoyed the course and it helped you along the way…
Now the hardest thing is choosing what to make next!

It is a great Q – there should be a video on this….I have built several beloved 12 strings and this is what I do: Top Back and Sides are the same – as are all the braces except for…   Read more»

Cheers @russ I’ll pass that on… Finishing is one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of the job – good to get my hands back on the ole spray gun… 

@boo I’m sorry to report that our Lewis has moved on to better things… 😪 I’m sure you have all learned by now that guitarmaking is not the best way to make money…he had an offer he couldn’t refuse so…   Read more»

@nossair I am happy to have helped ! I would love to hear some Morrocan music played on your guitars – do you play yourself?

There’s only one way to find out! I think y’all probly know my answer – I’m with @Boo :
Test on scrap…let us know how it goes! … sorry can’t help more… 🤔 

@jozefbehr Welcome also! I’ve never been to Zimbabwe but we are glad to have you here!

@nossair Welcome – Great to hear from a friend in Morroco! cool – me and Carol spent some time there a long,long time ago! Happy memories 😎