Sounds like you're putting a lot of effort into this—props for sticking with it! Your method is solid, but yeah, it can be tricky, especially with something like maple that shows every little detail. ...

looks amazing! love the colour

congratulations! this is so goood.

Hey Scott, welcome aboard! No worries about the Reddit detour — we've all been there, and hey, at least you found your way here now! Sounds like you've already got the maker spirit, so jumping into yo...

Hey mate, welcome to the forum! Sounds like you’ve really been putting in the effort — mad respect for all those tests. That gold mica problem is super frustrating, and I’ve definitely seen similar is...

Hey Julio, welcome to the community — awesome to have you here! Building your first acoustic guitar is such a cool project, and you're gonna love the journey. For starters, go with quality tonewoods l...

That’s awesome! Love the name Leonard and the Zombies—and those builds sound killer! So cool that you’re taking it from tree to tune, and the grid ref of origin is such a nice touch.

yes please!! also what type of waste?

Haha, love this update—sounds like such a great vibe in the workshop again! Must’ve been amazing to have two longtime members finally building side by side, sharing tips and laughs (and those classic ...

Yeah, that bubbling is definitely frustrating—it usually points to either uneven glue coverage or insufficient clamping pressure. Before I had a vacuum press, I had a similar issue with a figured mapl...

Yes, PRS guitars typically do have a slight neck angle—usually around 4°—to accommodate the bridge height and ensure good action and playability, especially on models with carved tops. That router sle...

hey there! welcome

Oof, that’s a classic "why did I do that?" moment—we’ve all been there! At least you caught it before everything was fully buttoned up. Annoying, but hey, just part of the DIY guitar-building adventur...

You’re on the right track with walnut, ash, sycamore/maple, and basswood—those are all solid choices and widely available in the UK/Europe. Walnut is a bit heavier but carves beautifully, ash (especia...

Yes, PRS guitars typically have a slight neck angle, usually around 3 degrees, to accommodate the bridge height and ensure proper action. The break angle from the bridge to the neck isn't as steep as ...

That sounds like a cool and unique build! With a 60mm string spread on a 5-string, you’re definitely in custom territory. You might have luck with an adjustable individual saddle bridge setup, or you ...

Unfortunately, Dremel doesn’t officially make an adapter for that, and the thread sizes on the 225 flex shaft and the tool itself are different, so they’re not a direct fit. Some people have had luck ...

The Mirka DEOS is a beauty, but yeah, that price tag hurts. Sounds like you found a solid balance with the Rutland—sometimes "does the job" is all you really need. As long as it gets the work done wit...