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Answer to: Tracing headstock plan, nut width is off from video dimensions

Ok looks like your printing got scaled down for sure. When you're printing the A4 plan, have a look for an option to print actual size and it should print correctly.

In forum Design Your Own Guitar

5 years ago
RE: Workshop Weds: PINSTRIPES!!

@tv101 I'm going to be trying that on my next neck build ... so perfect timing!! I'm going to have a go at that too. My maple neck blank is wide enough to spare a 20mm slice off the side, and I'll s...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
RE: BYOEG Online Bandsman 2

@clinton My Diy frame saw. I like that saw, how much practice does it take to for such a straight cut ?

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: BYOEG Online Bandsman 2

@boo I’m using a 1” blank that is long enough for me to cut pieces off to stack at the heal and headstock ends. That's what I had intended doing with 33mm thick mahogany plank, Mark looked at the...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: First practice build

Iv'e got the dots on now. The fret wires are cut, sandbag ready Attachment : 20201002_185510.jpg and waiting delivery of my Thor hide hammer. I might get it tomorrow or maybe next week, nothing...

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: Just saying hello

Hello Phil I'm also a fairly recent convert and still on my first build. I wouldn't describe myself as an addict, I can stop this any time I want, once iv'e built the next Bailey kit that iv'e already...

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: Fret sloting oopsie

I tried my Axminster tools gentlemans saw to clear out the the fret slots after sanding. The kerf measures 0.6mm and is wider the the slots in my pre made bailey fretboard, the fret wire is a loose fi...

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: First practice build

@boo Iv'e begun the negotiation process, iv'e been encouraging her to keep knitting more of these jumpers and following more complicated patterns. And iv'e sewn the seeds that I would probably have...

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: First practice build

Another landmark moment yesterday when I routed the neck pocket. Due to my previous experiences with the router, I approached this with a bit of trepidation, but it went well this time. My wife has n...

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: 🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶

My favourite that I'm trying to play at the moment is Albatros, I can't sing at all, so I like the songs that don't have any words.

In forum Pluckers Paradise

5 years ago
RE: Making Some Bandsmen ???

I don't think that my first practice build falls into the bandsman category, but iv'e already got my Bailey kit for my next one, so bandsman it will be.

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
RE: Fret Cutting Jig

Your CNC may let you specify hole positions to the micron, but I'm pretty sure it's not placing them that accurately. I'm pretty sure that your CNC can position far more accurately than any of us ca...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

5 years ago
RE: First practice build

Iv'e had a wee break from guitar building, iv'e been making jigs and tools instead. Attachment : 20200929_133308.jpg Attachment : 20200929_133415.jpg Attachment : 20200929_133340.jpg...

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: Update 1pm - NOT LIVE!!

An independent Scotland for me! Come on up, there's room for you all. As for the weather, when the sun shines we forget all the bad days. Attachment : 20200926_153510.jpg

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
RE: First practice build

A miraculous transformation today, it seemed to take forever with the rasp to reduce the thickness of the neck, and then after smoothing the corners, suddenly it apears to be the right shape. Attac...

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: Update 1pm - NOT LIVE!!

Is it Saturday already. Iv'e glued my fretboard this morning and having the rest of the day off. Attachment : 20200926_123656.jpg It's hard work being retired.

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

5 years ago
RE: First practice build

@johnnierox-boo That neck looks stunning with the oil on it, can't wait to be doing that.

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: First practice build

@johnnierox-boo Thanks John. Yes it's it bit of a conversation piece when there's people here, its usually quite quiet during the week. My friend next door is a retired tech teacher, unfortunately ...

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: First practice build

@tv1010101 It's great working outside when the sun is shining, but the natural dust extraction was blowing a bit cold today. It's so satisfying seeing the neck gradually taking shape.

In forum New Members

5 years ago
RE: First practice build

I'm really enjoying making the neck. Finished thicknessing the headstock, chiselled the shape and drilled for the tuners. I used a step drill for the tuner holes, drilling from both sides. By the time...

In forum New Members

5 years ago
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