I normally hang them from a tuner hole. Hook them on a wire clothes hanger. I had made a stand to hang them from but I need to have it hanging higher than I have. The other alternative is to…   Read more»

Update on build #2. Shot the clear yesterday. I shoot 7 coats of water-based lacquer on each build. First 2 are light then the rest are heavier. Having a bit of an issue with overspray and I think that’s due…   Read more»

And the body is pretty much done and ready to fit the neck. Couple of little items to take care of but she’s almost ready to fit the neck. 😁

Wish I could be there myself. My arms aren’t up to the flight anymore though. 😂

Here’s me carving the neck. Had to take a break before I finished. 😂 https://youtu.be/-tIKh4jS5iQ And here’s a picture of the fretboard with abalone inlay dots and ready for some clear. But should I shoot satin or gloss? Either one…   Read more»

Watch the class on making a bolt on neck and you’ll hear mark say maple fretboards should be finished before fretting. In the course on building an electric guitar the steps in Make the neck Part 2 Carve the neck…   Read more»

That’s what I was thinking would be best. Thanks for confirming that for me.

@nsj The segment I’m talking about is part of another video or class. I remember it as an alternative way for installing the neck and it kinda makes it look like a neck-thru. Oh well, I’ll keep looking. @tv1 isn’t…   Read more»

@tv101 that’s what I plan to do sometime or other. It would definitely make it quicker and easier.

So using that new fretboard caul I made earlier today, I now have the fretboard glued on. Decided to just carve neck instead of using that large profiling bit. Just not ready to try it out yet. 😬…   Read more»

So you could use a recessed jack then claim the notch is because you use a 90 degree cable that connects to your wireless rig attached to your strap. Art is art, you decide what something is and why it’s…   Read more»

I know right! Actually kinda scares me it’s so big. I have a 4 wing surfacing bit that’s almost as big around as this one. Yes, it’s a…   Read more»

@koendb I was thinking of using it to do the majority of the carving on the back of the neck with it but still leaving a bit of wood for final filing, shaping, and sanding. Just trying to make things…   Read more»