@tv Aye for sure, I've been doing that with the bandsaw it's pretty much standard practice for me, it ain't off until it's unplugged.

Always switch it off before changing bits I switch mine off, *and* unplug it. Some of those bits scare me, and the thought of putting my fingers anywhere near them, when there's even the remotest ch...

Oh wow @robin that's a real life saver tip, I wouldn't have thought about that. Great idea @frocesterbill, I think I'll borrow that one.

Wrong image!!! Try again Attachment : 20210128_122507.jpg Custom finish on BKP Cobra Pup

I have a drawing stuck on the workshop wall that reminds me of the correct direction to move a router round a job - just in case.........

@cheesewhisk Direction is very important - go counter clockwise - the opposite way that the router is spinning Just be careful with your direction. When you're routing a control cavity for instanc...

There are those that make wooden truss rod covers but they’re strong enough. I’ve seen the wooden ones (Taylor for example) split along the grain. Sure they look good and add a nice touch but they ult...

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@cheesewhisk I think I might practice a bit on some scrap That's a good idea. Most of my cockups were with me getting carried away with the router. Having said that, my bit of practice scrap turn...

@boo and that's why I love this place. I'm still laughing at the fact the first real job is to route the neck blank, I have a shiny new router, my first router and the first thing I'm meant to do is a...

Sometimes I really do think I'm putting your 'any idiot can build a guitar' theory to the test. @cheesewhisk We are all in the same boat, we all have proof. 🤣 Sometimes I think my workshop s...

Like this Pickguard @eddie6string Yeah that is stunning, I agree, I wouldn’t cover that up, it’s beautiful. 👍

Can you believe they covered up that beautiful finish with a black piece of plastic?!? @mattbeels Now, in this case, I agree with you. That wood needs to be on full view, I would not cover that up wi...

@tv101 @eddie6string @mattbeels You all make good valid arguments for not having plastic pick guards etc and I agree in some cases. Just so you know, I’m not having a go at anyone, I’m just messing ab...

Sometimes I really do think I'm putting your 'any idiot can build a guitar' theory to the test. That theory has been tested many times ... I've got the guitars to prove it 😋

Wow.... that colour is stunning............. I'd go for direct mounting........ Keep it as clean as possible....

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Cheers@boo. I have thought about maybe using ebony veneers to make scratch plates but I imagine it wouldn't be scratch free for long. 🙂🙏🎸🎶

I have to say that I do like a scratch plate.......as I've mentioned many times before that I'm a bit of a Fender Freak...... I am looking into alternatives to plastic but probably can't rule it out a...