Looks like I'm a bit late to this welcome party. But, welcome @stephen-hayes - good to have another traveller on this journey.

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 Darr...

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. 😀

@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🍻Ǵ...

@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. 🙏🙂🎶🎸

Welcome to the builds. Savor the journey and enjoy the outcome.