@syntholaboI did see the fat busting procedure for butcher cow bone. Didn’t think it would be so bad for antlers. Jerry Rosa never mentioned it for his.That’s cool – just wanted to flag it up in case you were unaware.Although…   Read more»

@syntholaboI’ve not made a heel or tail block using Alder – I do have to recommend you stay ‘on script’ obviously but… if it is a good enough piece then I don’t see why not – Go for it and…   Read more»

Has anyone got any comments or advice on turning antlers into saddles and nuts?I can bring myself to salvage such materials from the wilderness.Short answer: Don’tLong answer:I understand that bone and antler need to be treated before using because they…   Read more»

Bin it 🙄 looks like it is full of cracks….not good!

Nice work !Goes to show that you don’t have to spend a fortune on wood to have excatly the same amount of fun 🤩 Where did you get the offset heel plate? Maybe you could have carved the heel of the…   Read more»

@syntholaboHey dude…I am pretty sure I did film something but I can’t find it either…I’ll have a plough through the archive and see what turns up…meanwhile…Looks like you have already made the wooden rosette and just need to install it:Don’t…   Read more»

Good catch- 🤣 I find the flourescent lights above my benches have a similar effect…something to watch out for!

Mark, I have considered building a 3/4 size electric but the one thing I’m not sure of is finding a truss rod small enough. Is it easy to modify a normal one or can you buy them made to fit?If…   Read more»

Hey Bill! Good Q. Mine is 300g and from Tonetech :https://tonetechluthiersupplies.co.uk/diamond-fret-levelling-file.htmlThe main reason I suggest a sharpening stone is because you may already have one in the shed.If not it is a little expensive to buy just for the leveling…   Read more»

Hey @Shambho – I would suggest that you make your own neck from scratch…it is easier than you might think! You can order a neck blank and fretboard from us and follow the instructions on my online course

Looking forward to seeing pictures of your router jig! Cheers Mark. 

Bear with us…

Wow John that is looking pretty cool – unusual method but I have come to expect nothing less from you !! 😜