Hi Matt Thanks for the comments...I am a director/camerman (or at east was before covid!!!), I took some of the pics but a cameraman friend was bored and wanted to try some guitar photography so he di...

Hey Boo Thank you..I have made a couppe of telcasters and came across Mark's site. I used his course for the necks and was so pleased with the rsults... This guitar was new challenge, carving etc...I'...

Hi Guys I think Attachment : RedStock-1038.jpg I ran out of room for some finished pics... cheers Steve Attachment : RedStock-1075.jpg Attachment : RedStock-1040.jpg Attachme...

Hi Guys Here a few pics of my first Bailey Guitar...All supplied from Mark except the Waalnut knobs I made. It was a present for my Dad, hence the RAY on the headstock... Lo Attachment : 20201122_...

thanks Clinton maybe it will outlive me!!!! cheers steve

Hey tv1 I looked at loads of plans and fancied trying to do something that will last...The top is screwed on from underneath and so can come off... I think it's a bit like guitars, that once you have ...

I was given an old vice which I refurbished..will take a pic

Hi Guys As discussed on show today, here are a few pics of my bench build... It's still standing...Phew!!! Cheers Steve Attachment : WhatsApp Image 2021-02-10 at 14.47.07.jpeg Attachment...

Hi Edwin Thanks for the quick reply..will get online now... cheers Steve

Hi Guys I've been using a small palm router which doesnt have a spring loaded plunge and is becoming quite annoying so I thought it's time to upgrade.. Any reccomendations gladly received. I dont have...

@robin well Robin and Mark you may have the clue then.... I'll double check my pillar drill is not wandering and do another test with a very tightly clamped piece... Just goes to show how important to...

@clinton glad I'm not alone and yes, it's just a tad too tight with the 11m...I'll do a test with your method cheers Steve

@markbailey fair point but I used my pillar drill, seemed ok... I will do another test, by hand as well...although I dont really want to drill the final holes by hand and not get them straight It's a ...

@darrenking Thanks Darren, appreciate you looking... I'll get on the case and see how quickly I can get one... cheers Steve

@peebee thanks Peebee and Darren I'm happy to epoxy the pin in...I dont see why I should want to remove it... bit frustrating as I bought the 11mm bit especially for this job. I had a quick look, 11....

Hi Guys I've attached some pics to illustrate my question.... the bridge inserts taper from 11.3mm to 11.96mm basically an 11mm hole is too small for the bridge inserts but 12mm is too big!! On the co...

@rockpile99 Thanks for that, good to hear your thoughts on the Crimson stuff and tips... cheers Steve

Hi Darren Thanks for such a quick and great detailed reply...I will take your advice on products and method.. Thanks again Steve

Hi Guys I'm getting to the point of finishing the guitar. It's a mahogonay build from Mark's kit and wanted to pick your brains about finishing oil. I see Crimson sell a couple of different types, any...

@robin I had the smae thing when I made my first telecaster..the string through holes are a total nightmare and the throat on my pillar drill was too short as well... I sweated over that one!! but fin...