@mattbeels @deej. Yes it is an inlay (MOP) Its on the Isle of Man flag which is where I live. 🇮🇲  👍

Thanks @deej

Thinking of you @markbailey and Carol. Sending hugs and hope all goes well. Stay safe.
Caroline & Mike

Thanks for all the comments guys it is really appreciated. @boo  and @koendb  Most stuff came from Tonetech Manchester, just the tomato Red from R&F Golden yellow water based stain to pull the flame out a bit. Then the sealer…   Read more»

Thanks  @boo 
The video was very useful.
Just need to find the part on the finishing course that talks about how Lewis sprayed @rashdown_online (Roland’s) guitar neck.

Thanks Again @tv1 Looks like its lacquering then 😀. I prefer a satin type finish on the necks, so I think that should still work on the fretboard I presume you would still need a sanding sealer coat underneath to…   Read more»

Thanks for the replies @TV1 and @Deej. Was hoping Mark would have a take on this. I have been looking through interweb and it seems people are suggesting a few coats of TRU-OIL on maple fretboards. This as well as…   Read more»

I only saw this via the stream on Saturday but what an absolutely stunning paint job @boo You are obviously extremely talented with a spray gun. I like the fact this is sort of a “trial run” as it’s the…   Read more»

Hi Robin. Looks great. Looking forward to seeing the pics of the arm rest and seeing how you do it. Need to put some audio files of it up as well to see if the size makes a noticeable difference….   Read more»

Hi Darren. When I was talking about slippage I meant in the context of an inbuilt “clutch” similar to Robbie O’Brien’s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92YWLyqwjYI) Hopefully you wont need it but if you press too hard it slows down, hence less burnout of…   Read more»

Hi Darren. Fantastic idea and a great alternative to the SM buffer for people with limited space and the predicted budget certainly makes it affordable. Have you thought about any “give” in the speed of it. The SM one and…   Read more»

Thanks for that @boo but don’t aspire to my work you need to aspire to Marks. I’m still learning and have a long list of things to do better or differently on the next build. I like the dovetail joints…   Read more»

Thanks@tv101. After Marks comments yesterday I decided to post this. I’ve made two with cutaways but decided to try this and a Mahogany one without the cutaway to try make it a little easier. Sides still around 2mm and took…   Read more»

Thanks Matt still learning. I used that stitching on the front binding and on the rosette as well but it’s subtle and not easy to spot on the photos David Dyke stuff.

Hi Guys Sorry for the late replies was finishing off some acoustics. Thanks for all the comments. The spindle length is 1mtr and is a 25mm steel shaft. Ideal speed should be between 750-900 rpm (@boo) according to stewmac, Robbie…   Read more»

Thanks for the comments guys. I will post pics of the latest Acoustic later. Anyone want the details of pulley sizes or where the parts are from etc let me know. Bill Flude I looked at the highline one but…   Read more»