Guitar Making | Stephen Hayes | Mentions

Russ replied to the topic "Hot off the bench, latest build." -

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:21:22 +0000

@stephen-hayes
Very nice Stephen. Onwards and upwards.
🎸🎵🙂🙏

Brian Walker replied to the topic "Tele type thing completed!" -

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:18:41 +0100

@stephen-hayes Really like that walnut cap, straightforward and attractive👍 Nice one!!😊🎸

Russ replied to the topic "Tele type thing completed!" -

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:15:39 +0100

@stephen-hayes
Nice work Stephen.
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Russ replied to the topic "Third build, first bolt on!" -

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:46:46 +0000

@stephen-hayes.
Nice work Stephen. Nice figuring in the body.
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Russ replied to the topic "Build 2 Dubious showcase!" -

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 15:28:21 +0100

@stephen-hayes
Loving the swirly pattern Stephen. 🙌🏻
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Boo replied to the topic "Workshop Temperature?" -

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:20:56 +0000

@stephen-hayes Certainly a great start would be to fully insulate the whole building.

Robin replied to the topic "Workshop Temperature?" -

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:25:59 +0000

@stephen-hayes I’m working in my shed too, I picked up my damp cloth a few days ago to wipe glue off my fingers and it was frozen, so its definitely been cold. I keep my glue and wood that I’m… Read more»

Brian Walker replied to the topic "Workshop Temperature?" -

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:11:45 +0000

@stephen-hayes Hi Stephen, like yourself, my build has extended into the winter months and I’ve had the same concerns as you. When gluing in the neck I brought the neck and body into the house for a few days prior… Read more»

mark bailey replied to the topic "Wilkinson GTB wrapover - drilling post holes." -

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 13:32:52 +0100

@stephen-hayes Cheers All – Looks like you got this. Nothing wrong with taking pause for thought.🤔 The Wilkinson bridge mounts originally fitted 11mm holes but changed to 12mm at some point. It is not true in all cases and for… Read more»

Brian Walker replied to the topic "Wilkinson GTB wrapover - drilling post holes." -

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:18:34 +0100

@stephen-hayes Just as a matter of interest, I measured the dimensions of the bridge posts I have:
Ribbed part 12.25 diameter
Non ribbed part 11.5mm
Post that the bridge sits on 7.6mm.
I imagine these are made to fairly fine tolerances.👍😃

Brian Walker replied to the topic "Wilkinson GTB wrapover - drilling post holes." -

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 09:18:15 +0100

@stephen-hayes Shouldn’t make any difference, the bridge sits on a post, which is 8mm I believe, and has the same centre as the post and post hole. So, as long as the holes are marked correctly it will be OK…. Read more»

tv1 replied to the topic "Hi from High Wycombe" -

Fri, 19 May 2023 21:00:35 +0100

Looks like I’m a bit late to this welcome party.

But, welcome @stephen-hayes – good to have another traveller on this journey.

darrenking replied to the topic "Hi from High Wycombe" -

Fri, 19 May 2023 16:16:08 +0100

Hi @stephen-hayes,
Welcome to the best guitar making resource in the world! And don’t worry, in the field of guitar making related woodworking questions there is no such thing as stupid!
Have fun
Darren

swepri replied to the topic "Hi from High Wycombe" -

Fri, 19 May 2023 12:50:19 +0100

Welcome @stephen-hayes

There usually is lots of helpful answers in this forum. One thing I have learned this year is to make mistakes look like intentional design features. 😀

Brian Walker replied to the topic "Hi from High Wycombe" -

Fri, 19 May 2023 09:24:42 +0100

@stephen-hayes
Housework can earn brownie points which can be spent on guitar building time🔨🎸🤣
As for the centre line paranoia, I find regular medication helps🍻👍🤣

Russ replied to the topic "Hi from High Wycombe" -

Wed, 17 May 2023 20:55:07 +0100

@stephen-hayes
Welcome Stephen. Enjoy the ride. You’ll get some great advice through your journey on here. Looking forward to seeing what you can produce.
🙏🙂🎶🎸