@johnnierox-boo   Hey there! So Sorry not to have posted anything since this guitar was made. I am really pleased with the finish after 5 coats of clear matt OSMO, all cut back with 0000 fine wire wool.   I…   Read more»

Well wouldn’t you know it- a week indoors, no clamping:

@markbaileyYup, truss rod released to max, increased string gauge to 12.It’s so close. I have the smallest amount of relief now.You can tell there’s more tone to be had, but I don’t think I can do any more fretwork beyond…   Read more»

Slow-going update:Finish on (5 coats of Osmo), gauge 11 strings on… gulp.I’m still dressing the frets, which are now so low that recrowning is proving difficult. I am going to have to try with a 3-square file instead of a…   Read more»

@darrenkingRight- five applications of Osmo satin, with ultra-fine wool rubs in between.There’s a mild lustre on the back and sides, and a nice oiled colour on the spruce top.Back and sides are lovely and smooth but the top is bumpy…   Read more»

Hey gang.I’ve decided to Osmo. Matt or Satin to be deicded.Before I do the neck, does anyone know how a decal stands up to oiling / waxing? Is there a preferred way to get a logo on if this is…   Read more»

Talking of ultra-fine steel wool…Mark- you mention 00000 grade in the videos. Did you mean 0000?That’s wat i got cos thats all there iz

Thanks Darren, excellent.I have a bunch of Osmo samples, and have already used the Polyx Raw onmy lovely maple floor.I’m thinking I won’t mind a bit of darkenung since this first build is pure pale all over.One question- do you…   Read more»

Somewhere between the blade width, blade tension and thrust bearings- lies the optimum state for cutting any given piece of stock. Have you looked up Alex Snodgrass’ bandsaw clinic?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGbZqWac0jU'Resawing‘ needs a wider blade with fewer teeth-per-inch. It’s frustrating when it goes…   Read more»

Fret dressing question (by the way the fret dress lesson has always been a dead end in terms of following the ‘next lesson’ tabs… it is part of the next lesson in any case):I found that my fret install was…   Read more»

Are your clamps made of a wooden bar??? 

Here goes. I left the neck un-carved for this process.The end frets are indeed trickier- especially as I didn’t make my support caul wide enough. I can finish-hammer them in on the bench at least.

@jonathan-aucklandYES I’m into synths! I started my woodworking to make a case for my modular… got sidetracked!I was in the band 7VWWVW (Mammal) back when synths weren’t re-cool yet. Awesome LP if you can find it 😉

Yes- that is the type of caul that I am installing into the arbor press.It has an 8mm shank.I’ve heard people curse their installing this into their lovely drill press. Seems doable, but do you love your tools? 

aw thanks man- I’ve always had a vision of this ghostly guitar, and now I have the tools and materials!All credit to Mark for inspiration and guidance. I built my first BYO Bailey in 2005… so that’s a good while…   Read more»

Posted by: @markbailey 2- I’ve ordered an arbor press to do the frets… throat capacity is 117mm. Can I fret the neck with fingerboard glued on? I’m not sure how I would position the fingerboard once frets are in. You…   Read more»

Maybe I should’ve tried a floppy rule in stead of my posh steel straight guy.. might have convinced myself i waz bang on.“Being wrong is an important part of being right”Yours truly

@jonathan-aucklandThanks… so glad it wasn’t a breeze for you ;)I meant more this damn bridge clearance. Somehow on mine (see Roseline post), I’ve ended up with the rosette part of the upper bout soundhole lifting my straightedge up to over…   Read more»