Really nice work there, @clinton. If Prince was still around he'd have had that off you. 💜😈 🎸🎶🙏🙂

@clinton Thanks for that, what you’ve said is pretty much as I expected and hoped. Just need to find some now!!😃 There’s one place I’ve seen it listed but currently out of stock. Thanks again....

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@brie Poplar is great. Inexpensive hardwood. Mellow ring tone, stable, not heavy and a charm on your tools. It gets a bad rap but I love it. Not as hard as maple but not quite soft like basswood. Does...

@clinton I have been considering Poplar for my next build, I want something light for the body, and would be very interested to hear your opinions on working with it, sourcing it ( not sure where you’...

@liebe Poplar

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@clinton, looking good! What wood are you using for the body?

@bdz540 Welcome John. Don't worry, the guitars get easier the bigger they get 🤣. Enjoy the ride. 🙂🙏🎶🎸

Nice work @clinton. 😈💜🫐🍇🍆 🎸🎶🙏🙂

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Welcome to the forums John, I’m sure you will find loads of useful advice here and, likewise, with your luthier group, you will be able to give us the benefit of your experiences. will look forward to...

Hi there my name is John and I live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama! I'm originally from Northern Ireland but I moved to Alabama in 2017 for work. In 2022 I joined the Alabama Woodworkers Guild as I found they...

@tyreman thanks for the suggestion!

I use an old bosch GOF900ACE you should be able to pick one up for £50 maybe less, they are very good and reliable, the only problem with them is no extraction, but if you can live with that it's a go...

@swepri thanks mate. I should have spent a bit more time researching before asking, but really appreciate you answering. Looks like I can get at 8mm collet for my router, after a bit of digging. I'll ...

@liebe No, the shank diameter must be the exact right diameter. But, I think the manufacturer is the same as in Darren's link, so you may find one there: Or maybe you can switch collets in your route...

Hi @swepri These have just come back into stock. It says they have an 8mm shank, my router has a 1/4. I'm wondering if these will fit my router as 1/4 works or about 6mm? Cheers

Careful!! You could have your eye out with that headstock!!🤣🤣🤣 Fine work that man👍😃🎸

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