@nsj
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@nsj That’s pretty much what I was thinking, that insulation would be the key. We’ll stick with our oil fired CH for the present but would seriously think about making the change rather than getting a new boiler if the…   Read more»

@nsj Interesting to hear how the heat pump/solar panels have reduced your heating costs. A friend of ours is going to have the survey done to see if he qualifies to have the work done and we were thinking of…   Read more»

@nsj Got solar panels installed last summer. In my area we have the first really snowy winter in years, so virtually no production at the moment. No fun!
But it sure is nice when the white stuff is gone.

@nsj We’ve just had all of that done but it’s all working well now. It is very disruptive but worth it.

@brie Congratulations Brian. It’s such a good feeling isn’t it?  The guitar looks great and I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the process.  I agree with @nsj What are you doing here? Get back in the workshop and build your next one….   Read more»

@nsj I’m getting used to the weight of it, maybe I’m building up my muscles!!🤣🤣 Not sure that my good lady would be too chuffed with me building 19 guitars, future projects may need to be sold.😃 Anyhow, I’ll be…   Read more»

@nsj. 
Nice work Neil.
🎸🙂🎶🙏

@nsj Wow!! Looks great, especially the blue resin contrasting with the light colour of the wood. Great work there.👍😃🎸

@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»

@nsj 
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.

@nsj
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!