Good soldering iron and solder - there has been a move to lead-free solder - it needs a higher temperature and it doesn't flow nicely - I copped a couple of large reels of 'normal' lead tin solder whe...

There’s no hope for me....I’m useless at it at best. i hope the livestream helps me to improve ?

There's a definite knack to soldering ... but once you've sussed it, it's a very handy skill to have ... Attachment : 20200220_154906.jpg Attachment : 20200506_134817.jpg That's a bit ...

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Soldering was one of the things I had problems with when I started building guitars - there are a couple of hard won tips and tricks I'd like to pass on to make your life a little easier. Today I'll s...

feeling the nicely carved wood ... (No, Kenneth, no, just no) I was tempted to post some comment... I have to say that this happened to me yesterday, there is a glitch in the system Yep it’s happen...

I have to say that this happened to me yesterday, there is a glitch in the system Yup - I've noticed it happening to a few people/posts. I'm guessing that it's another symptom of us over-working the ...

Oooops! Now deleted ... there were some website errors when I was posting that reply, so whatever I did in response to the error (F5?) obviously repeated the posting. Be more careful in future! @tv1...

TV romping up the ratings by triple posting...... Oooops! Now deleted ... there were some website errors when I was posting that reply, so whatever I did in response to the error (F5?) obviously repe...

just went and sat with mug of tea and grinned inanely for 20 minutes......... @frocesterbill Yep, I did the same thing but at home, I did the online course! Love it.

TV romping up the ratings by triple posting...... ? Think neck carving an first coat of oil finish are two magical bits in a build - I remember my first neck up at Baileys in 2017 - got the first san...

You’re missing out on the best part @TV1010101 and looking at youkre other work you should sail through the process Cheers @Deej The few necks that I *have* made have been a very rewarding experienc...

I should sort myself out and get some necks made. You’re missing out on the best part @TV1010101 and looking at youkre other work you should sail through the process ??

I’ve found that if I make one neck after the other and try and make them all the same, it reinforces the processes in my memory and develops my practical skills/techniques, and boosts my confidence wi...

@deej The neck build was the first of Mark's live streams that I watched, I think I was hooked there and then. I only stumbled on it by chance, I was googling to find out how a truss rod works.

I'm so looking forward to making my first neck, I should be starting that next week. @robin it’s the best and most satisfying part of the build...good luck and I look fwd to seeing the results...

I'm so looking forward to making my first neck, I should be starting that next week. @robin you will love it, just take your time and enjoy it. Share some pictures when you are ready.

That's great John. If I ever get to that skill level I'll give you a shout @russ Oh you will get there, I’m almost sure Mark’s course “Build your own bolt on neck” covers everything you need to know ...

I'm so looking forward to making my first neck, I should be starting that next week.

Posted by: @ That's great John. If I ever get to that skill level I'll give you a shout. ???