I voted for live streams and let a comment some where, not sure where it is. Ive been very impressed with the bits on tool making, maybe there are other custom tools that you could make and add to the…   Read more»

There are lots of edited videos on utube about all types of instrument making and they are great to watch. However none of them offer the opportunity to for live chat and have question/answer sessions in real time. This is…   Read more»

@jamesbisset
Water based finish might be the best thing if you are working in your house. I think Tonetech sell it

@jamesbisset I think oil varnish would work on a guitar but your correct it’s not cheap. I’ve just purchased some from Italy and 3 x 100 ml bottles were about £30 each, however that would do 3 violins. I’m not…   Read more»

@jamesbisset Oil varnishes are fairly easy to apply and the colour stage can even be rubbed in by hand without a brush. There are base, colour and finish stages which can be accelerated by uv light in a cabinet. Lots of…   Read more»

@markbailey
always check behind the ear it’s the most likely place

@frocesterbill there is an easy way and I think Mark mentioned it in one of the live videos. French curves are a set of 3 plastic templates which have just about every curve and oval that you would need. Only…   Read more»

There might not be one single reason, it could be a combination of different factors such as the bracing of the front not being strong enough for the string tension.

The weather is far too good to sit inside anyway 

@russ Yes, new builds are much easier and repairs can be a can of worms. I’m repairing a 1970s Fender at the moment with a bolt on neck. It’s a nightmare as the fixing holes in the neck are loose…   Read more»

@david-johnson09 i think posting templates on 1:1 scale would be difficult and printing would be even more so. Starting with a blank page and a line as Mark does is much easier. Also well known brands like Gibson are now…   Read more»

@markbailey
it was a few years ago and I used Maplin Elctronics silver conductive paint but nothing would stick to it

@jamesalexandermcmillan
I’ve heard that teak is difficult to glue did you have to treat it with anything first

Recently I think you mentioned shielding the control/pick up cavities with conductive paint. When I’ve tried this it was difficult to get a ground connection. Could you discuss this please and also the use of copper foil.

Congratulations to you both on a great achievement and providing a unique resource for builders all over the world. The live streams have also been a life line for people stuck at home during lock down.