@robin 
Looks like we had the same idea at the same time

@boo You could get bombarded with requests to do custom spray jobs now that you have shown your skills. I also wondered if the metal flakes would have any kind of electrical shielding effect. Could you test the finish with…   Read more»

Jonathan I’ve seen some very nice planes made from U section brass with ebony end inserts but that shape of brass is very hard to source. An alternative way is to create the U shape with flat stock drilled and…   Read more»

@darrenking Thanks I will just go for the disc on its own and use strips of 80 grit for sanding as I already have a 50 metre roll. Did realise the sanding discs are so expensive. £50 is a good…   Read more»

@darrenking
Yes that makes sense from the diagram. I will need an 80 grit disc please but if you leave it loose I can attach it myself.
Thanks
Bill

@schwifty There is a way of cutting a ring and leaving the centre core, it’s been discussed on another thread a few months ago. It’s called a double ring cutter and is used by violin bow makers to insert a…   Read more»

@boo
Looking good are you trained as a spray painter

@brad_nc
Welcome to the forum. Your build looks good.

Darren have to agree with you, sharpening is the important skill to learn. I never use oilstones either.

@usadave Dont be too hard on yourself. You’re probably making a comparison with factory guitars which are mostly made on CNC machines these days and a hand built guitar is never going to achieve that level of accuracy. When I…   Read more»