@nsj It is a 24W diode. For cutting, a CO2 laser would be a better alternative, but they are quite expensive and bulky. I can indeed cut through both MDF and plywood, but anything more than 3mm requires so many…   Read more»

@nsj for any fret template that is printed be it on laser printer, plotter or anything else I would always want some kind of reference measurement to check that it has printed/remained at the correct size. Just ask them to…   Read more»

@nsj I was trying to go deeper than my router wanted to and I think the chuck released the bit and through it went! I may have sworn a bit. I would have considered a patch if I’d had any…   Read more»

@nsj thanks neil, I entered the scratch build category this year only JUST finished in time, I did a sound demo here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC3g7y_6jLI&lc=UgzdMc8S-iDj21yz0Xp4AaABAg

@nsj yeah I suppose if you’re only using regular pots but I use push/push these days. Did use push/pull but switched earlier this year. I do all the wiring on the pots before they ever get close to a guitar….   Read more»

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Spring claw is chrome which is hard to solder. Probably need to file away a small part to solder onto. If you get to the copper layer that should be enough as it solders well.

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No, metal forms an oxide which prevents a good solder joint. Aluminium and its alloys is one of the worst and very difficult to solder or weld. Most pots are an aluminium alloy.

@nsj Yeah that would be helpful, thanks. 👍

@nsj Yes indeedy. I just fancied doing a natural wood guitar with a lovely grain, instead of painting. I may finish it with clear coat though for maximum pop. I liked the look of this black limba, ordered it a…   Read more»

@nsj ah yeh I noticed that. Thanks.

@nsj ah good idea!

@nsj thanks for the upload! I was kinda hoping to find a template that had the tuner holes marked out too. This should help plenty though, thanks.

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I like the jack socket set into the angled face like that. I was going to do it on my first build, I drew it out, but then chickened out.

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Hi Neil, Where is the guitar riff taken from on your wee YouTube videos? 
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I couldn’t agree more @nsj. They’re the best I’ve come across.
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@nsj cheers bud. This has all been really helpful.
Every build I learn a little bit more as something throws my initial plan out the window!

@liebe As @nsj said, longer shafts on the router bits is useful. I use these: https://shop.rall-online.net/epages/61511639.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61511639/Products/19110058
 

@nsj thanks for this. I’m my stupidity I hadn’t considered bits beyond the 1/4 & 1″bits I have.🤷 The issue with the 35mm plunge is that I have a gap between how deep I can get the hole with the…   Read more»

@nsj Very nice work as usual. I would be tempted to route a shallow recess for the bridge to sit in rather than install a different bridge. All your screw holes and alignment is already there, it’s easier just to…   Read more»

@nsj That one turned out great!