@darrenking  I’m not familiar with Maccaferri is it a type of jazz guitar. I did notice the scale on your fret slotting template. I do have a high end Gypsy guitar with a zero fret made by Polark in Israel…   Read more»

@bpower 
Dream on if a girl says that then she is only after your guitar collection 

@rathius 
Im in Scotland and it’s still in the lower 60s though the day, close to freezing some nights. Holiday sounds good I’ve been to America a few times in hot weather 

@rathius 
Looks good and I’m jealous of the weather dry and sunny

@steveadams 
Good video 

@koendb 
Im jealous of the amount of space you have, looks like it will be a great workshop.
What do you plan to use as a pick up on the electric.

@bpower  Zero frets tend to be used on cheaper model factory production instruments as it takes away the need to set string height at the nut, so skilled workers are not needed for set up. I’ve repaired a few over…   Read more»

@poco7 
Mark uses Titebond original the yellow one. I don’t use it though I prefer water based hot glue for anything that I might want to take off for any reason.

@boo 
Compared to the rest of us you qualify as an expert

@alanlush
Very professional looking build I particularly like the thin black stripes on the neck.

There is a painting expert in the forum he’s known as @boo so he will be the person to ask.

@tv101
You should learn to like banjos and all these really cool people would be your friends
 

@tv101
Your worst nightmare
 

@steveadams 
Chalk fitting is a standard thing in instrument making schools that use hand tools but it’s not used so much with machine tools.

@steveadams I’ve watched the first video and it all looks good. The quality is fine, maybe not TV standard but you’re not selling a product so don’t worry about it. I did have trouble watching some of the earlier ones…   Read more»

@cattytown  Sounds like you have a higher skill level than most people who start guitar making. I’m sure you will do well. One source might be local joinery firms who used to make wooden windows and doors but have all…   Read more»