@nsj I actually can sharpen the blades alright, but my planing technique is so bad I can’t make the wood flat… 🤨 
Practice makes perfect, I suppose.

I have a drum sander to tackle the thickness (and flatness) of fretboards. It takes a few passes but there is no risk for tearout. Then I cut the fret slots. I make the radius using a router bit, usually…   Read more»

@koendb Wow! That involves a lot of patience and skill. And learning, which always is fun. 👍 

@robin Maybe I worry too much, but is the middle part wide enough to fit the studs for the bridge/tailpiece? If a tune ‘o matic bridge is used, that is.