@stephen perhaps with a ready-made neck - making a neck still looks intimidating! Making your own guitar neck for the first time is a daunting thing, but once you get started, it's not so difficult...

Hi @stephen and a welcome from me in SCO to the group. Post us some photos of what you've done so far. Just one question: Where and what is “NI”? Boo @boo NI is just across the water, regardless ...

That looks really good @ koendb, well done.

It's looking good @tv101 , and learning a new set of skills, well done.

Hi @riccardo, you're not being a fool at all. The tracing method works for symmetrical shapes like humbuckers but not for the headstock. You're correct in saying that you would have to mirror the imag...

@Rocknroller912 Thanks for the link, I've just ordered my tin of Rustins G Shield, £9.48 including delivery is a good price from NWG. I looked at Rustins website, they want £10 + £7.50 postage.

@koendb Another vote for zebras. What kind of finish are you going to put on it ?

, while sanding down the filler I caught the edges too much and took all the colour off them. Couldn’t get it back the same as the rest so literally need to sand everything back now I feel your pain ...

@boo If you have already sanded it with 400, sand those scratches out with 600 at least and apply more clear coats. . I think 400 is a bit too coarse, use 600 or 800, otherwise you will see those 400...

@boo Thanks for the great advice. I've only put two coats on at a time so far and scuffed it with 400 grit after the first two. Its been fairly high temperatures and low humidity the last couple of da...

@boo I’m assuming you are using nitro in rattle cans, is that right? I am using rattle cans, but not nitro. Its Plasikote clear gloss lacquer that I've got.

Keep going with more coats yet Robin, you need at least 10, I would say. Thanks @boo, I'll try to be patient and keep piling the coats on.

@mattbeels Thanks Matt, my wife is doing well for now, just recovered from her first round of chemo but not looking forward to the next one.

@Rocknroller912 "The Lurker" would've been a good name, but I've already made the decals for it. I've really stretched my imagination with this one and called it #002.

Thanks @Rocknroller912, I haven't really been away, just been lurking in the background with nothing useful to contribute.

Hi there @riccardo , welcome to the group. I don't think you need to be particularly talented with carpentry, just follow Mark's instructions and before you know it, you'll be playing your own hand bu...

After what seems like an eternity sealing and sanding with sand'n'seal, I'm happy with the smooth surface. Now I've got four coats of lacquer on and pleased with the results so far. I just had one lit...

@koendb but it would have looked a bit nicer if that one came in a bit more from the center. You could plug the hole and drill again where you wnt it. If you don't move it too far, the washer will c...

@poco7 Hi from sunny Scotland, that's an epic post there and a lot to answer. So I'll make a start and I'm sure the rest of the gang will join in. NOTE: The .pdf i downloaded from GM for the list: "...

@boo I'm glad it got to you. I've got no idea where I plucked the wrong address from. I wonder who's address that is then.