James I’m in SW Scotland not that far from the Bailey workshop, about a two hour drive probably. I lived in Ayr when I was a student so I’m no stranger to the area. Didn’t know Cornwall is in England…   Read more»

@jamesbisset I would glue in a temporary dowel as a starting point then use a brad point or spade drill bit with a point to get a true round hole. Find the centre of the dowel before you glue it…   Read more»

There was a discussion this afternoon about bandsaws and the pitfalls of using a jigsaw, so I though I would share the method that I worked out over 20 years ago not having a bandsaw and wanting to make Stratocaster…   Read more»

@tv101 @boo
When lockdown started I bought loads of instrument spare parts in bulk just in case the world suddenly wanted to start making stuff and I was worried there would be no supplies left.

Missed it completely I will have to watch the whole thing again instead of putting in the usual late shift in my workshop. I’m sure the neighbours think I’m mad working till after midnight.

@robin
Good luck with your surgery 

My favourite at the moment is a very short one, the sound of a beer can opening. Never get bored with listening to it.

@markbailey
Strange thing to happen, what are the rules for posting videos on utube. I though it was a great topic because most home builders start with a kit due to not having a big workshop.

@julian I noticed that you block sanded and think this might be part of the reason why you rubbed through i.e. using wet and dry paper around a hard block will tend to dig in as you rub. I often…   Read more»

@tv101
Think you are heading for the naughty step with the Carol comment