@tej Tested my new bushing and pin cutting out the sound hole. It works much better. I know Mark uses a big router to cut these inlays but I wasn’t using a standard 6mm inlay only a DIY one from a bit...

@boo It certainly jumps out from the screen

Looks like I’m in trouble, my bike mechanic workshop and my guitar workshop are the same place.

@tej Im not very sure which fish oil but I heard an old radio programme a while ago where the company that was commissioned by the US Govt to find a rust protection/treatment talked about trying diffe...

WD40 is mostly fish oil in case anyone didn’t know.

@mattbeels Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation

@boo It looks great, I love flip colours. I’ve got an electric fiddle in bronze/green but never get a chance to take it anywhere.

@jamesbisset Im rubbing down a hickory axe handle with Danish oil today so if you like I can send you a selection of free ones in various stages of oil.

@tej I think using water in the rubbing down process is essential or there will be particles collecting on the abrasive that will tear the sealer out. It’s important to check the abrasive paper as you...

@tej Not yet I’m planning to try it this afternoon if the monsoon rain stays away.

Didn’t like the centre pin and bush that came with the Dremel circle attachment so I’ve been making another one on my lathe. It’s a tight press fit now not a sloppy loose fit. Attachment : 94F64...

@tej Some grain fillers do shrink as the solvent dries out, whether it’s water or solvent based there will always be a reduction in volume. The number of coats is something you have to judge as you go...

@tej Best person to ask is @boo he’s the finishing expert

@hudsoncustoms Here is a link to the utube channel

@hudsoncustoms Welcome to the forum. If you can build a complex instrument like a hammered dulcimer you shouldn’t have too much trouble with guitars. There are lots of utube videos from Mark Bailey on...

@koendb I’m sure Mark did a live stream on neck through construction.

Ok if it’s too quiet I’m up for stirring the pot. I challenge you to cut those horns with a router.

@steveadams Your videos are never boring, and since I got a new iPad I can even get them on full screen.

@powerful Pints certainly do come tonight, after a long motorbike ride in the sun I’m ready for a few.

@powerful It could work however too much moisture can cause a ripple effect across the wood as the steam is absorbed differently by different parts of the grain eg flame maple where there is light and...