Turns out some of you have short attention spans and don’t like all this talk of veneers. So, just for you, here’s some video of a vacuum pump.

Not being one to rush things ... here's a bit of an update on the re-fin Attachment : 20230227_122651sml.jpg Attachment : 20230227_122640sml.jpg *Much* happier with the way that this i...

@jamesbisset And this time the lamination crumpled up like a hankie. You're certainly having challenges there. Do you think that wetting it is the problem there. I think I remember Darren using n...

Attachment : 20230128_153728.jpg Attachment : 20230128_130137.jpg CAN YOU SEE WHAT IT IS YET ? * SHHHH! it's a bit exciting... [ and everyone will want one] This weekend we are in the work...

So soon I have a big pile of joined veneers. Attachment : IMG_8866.JPG

And then an awful lot of copy-routing ensued. Attachment : IMG_8857.JPG

@rocknroller912 omg.... that's not even funny to joke about. Just the thought of that will keep me up at night. 🙂

Posted by: @rocknroller912 Don’t think I would build a kit again it’s harder than starting from scratch as the parts are pre cut for assembly in a factory jig and have to be lined up perfectly for gl...

Woow looks great..

Let's get this thread back on the road. For anyone who didn't spot the "feck up" thread, this happened when I added the roundover to the top Attachment : image.png With the benefit of hindsight...

Option A Attachment : 20220924_183231.jpg I'll be putting a tappable HB in the bridge position - one of the bits postie brought was a chrome cover to put over the top of the black bobbin'd HB t...

Did someone mention control cavity ?? Attachment : 20220924_175019.jpg Yup, been playing with the CNC machine again! Attachment : 20220924_175042.jpg Not sure I've ever managed to get ...

Posted by: @rocknroller912 if you have any finer grade then try sticking some onto a flat surface and use that to take out the scratches Good idea - I've got plenty of finer grade paper, I'll give ...

Posted by: @rocknroller912 That looks very good. I think I will start using bolts instead of screws I've used this sort of thing in the neck heel Attachment : image.png Once those are inserte...

Attachment : 20220924_161953.jpg Postie delivered a few bits and pieces yesterday.

I'd like to see the fretboard 'dry-clamped' on - just to check...but it looks pretty good from here 🧐 edit: Don't worry about any gaps around the fillet - it's just a spacer to stop the rod fr...

@poco7 Nice repair job Poco. We learn so much more from our mistakes than we ever do when things go smoothly............although I do hope your wrist repair goes smoothly. Keep on keeping on. Ἳ...

What an incredible film. Some great playing - I could listen to a lot more of that - and expert craftsmanship too. Interesting comment that each soundboard has to be tuned separately. I guess that’s ...

Beautiful - I added the link so you can watch it here - Thanks!

I made a documentary about building guitars some years ago - free on the tube for anyone interested