Oh dear - it can be soul destroying when stuff like this happens... but don't panic! I would clamp it down to the workboard using the workboard shim (or a dished radius board if you have one) and try ...

Body blank thickness is 46mm - confirmed - thanks guys! FYI: 46mm is the minimum thickness required for a normal sized tremolo system. It needs to be at least this thick to accomodate the trem block a...

@frocesterbill re gluing the body: I've used ratchet clamps before and even tape in a pinch - you don't need massive clamping pressure if you prepped the surfaces well enough...

Woohoo - looking great! Don't forget I am here to answer your Q's if you need any help... FYI: Don't worry - It will be fine... but for next time: The wider part of the truss rod slot should go right...

Sounds like you are almost there @syntholabo Should I try to prop up the saddle a tiny amount? Give it a try - why not? You are welcome to visit and bring it for me to look over...just make sure to ...

@syntholabo Did you release the tension on the truss rod again after levelling? More string tension will certainly help pull some relief into the neck.... fingers crossed! Let us know how it goes!!

@mikeyrjiom Sounds ideal! ps I edited the link you gave to 'open in another tab' just so it doesn't take folks away from here...cheers!

Looking smart @mikeyrjiom! I would still recommend a small dehumdifier if the budget stretches...

You can never have too many clamps...or cups of tea...I have one handy now sitting 1/3 full luke warm...(my bladder - not the cup) ?

Pics pics pics! Pls...!

@mateyboy Top Job - looking good! Excited to see how the neck carve comes out...it is not as hard as you think...just take it step by step. ?

Hey @darrenking - ! My fretslotter is only adjusted occasionaly for Ukes - For guitars I've set it to cut about 4.5mm deep I cut the slots while the board is flat After the radius is created the slot...

Yes - time is limited on the workshop course - we only have 5 days to build from scratch... one of the luxury's being a member here is that you can work at home and take your time - there is no rush.....

For a Matt finish all you should need is a damp cloth to clean it - The fretboard should be treated with Lemon Oil (or similar) every once in a while or if it is looking a bit dry. A gloss finish is a...

You are doing Great! Thanks for sharing the pics - hope the exam went well!

Thats great! You would have been OK with your plan if needed...

Great to see some experimenting going on - Hope it works! Hmm - If not, and you still want to avoid using a standard bending iron: you could maybe try laminating some binding like you did with the lin...

Excellent - great idea!

That's cool - you got it - good luck!

Sorry @mateyboy - you will need to make it longer! ? The Neck Taper Pattern will be used as a guide for the router to 'profile' the neck - it is not much use if it is shorter than the neck...don't wor...