YES!! She’s looking good…but 5mm is way too high…aim for 2mmI think you should be able to reduce the angle OK and don’t forget – You can push the neck in a little further to create a small step -…   Read more»

@darrenkingNo problem – glad to helpAlso bear in mind that ‘Normal’ nylon string guitars generally have a MUCH higher action – like 3-4mm (ish)…as opposed to 1.5-2mm (ish) for a steel string. Not everyone is overly happy about that…again it…   Read more»

Posted by: @frocesterbill What is the best way of cutting the ‘not f’ hole that shape – I assume that I should make a template – how sharp can the sharp point be?I would normally mark it out accurately and…   Read more»

Looks great!I usually recommend 12mm (1/2″) around the edge but you can push it a bit further if you are braveAs @e-den-hertog pointed out – be VERY careful about the belly carve…

Yes – Nylon guitars are traditionally built up flat on a board – face down – the neck is attached to the soundboard in a straight line. Along the plane of the fretboard – it is flat.With a Maccaferri like…   Read more»

That is the prettiest Dovetail Jig I ever did see!

How do these data guide the soaking time for bending sides and final back thickness?Absolutely no idea…but…I have used Lacewood (London Plane) for sides and the bending was not a problem – V Easy…Nowadays I just Dampen the sides just…   Read more»