I’ve noticed recently while buying parts online that there are some expensive templates for measuring nut spacing. Wonder if anyone has used one or if there are any opinions on how useful they are.

@markbailey @boo Sounds like a good idea, so just for further encouragement, sign me up for the nut making course too.

@markbailey What I think is worth exploring more would be a more in-depth look at nut making. When making guitars, I always buy a new nut and hope it fits. If the nut is slightly too high, I just sand...

@boo Good call...Could be quite in depth - There are a lot tricks and tips that would help folks out...noted.

Looks great @tej 😉

Hey @tv101, yeah I had some stuff going on so I definitely wasn’t around much. These days it’s been better. My Dad is currently here for a visit and I’ve been watching the Acoustic Course since my PM ...

Posted by: @tv101 Will it be silver? @tv101 It will be silver, to start with. ✨✨✨✨ and then some colour. ✨✨✨✨✨✨🎸

Will it be silver?

Waiting with baited breath for this one @boo. ✨⚡✨ 🎶🙂🎸🙏

Just a teaser for my new metal flake project. I’ve not done one for a while so I’m excited to get started. In fact I’ve already started, got the grain filling done and sanding sealer. I’ve ordered som...

I can only say the way I have taken similar chisels apart before. I'd be more inclined to secure the blade so that it does not go flying out. They usually have a tapered fit and when it comes loose it...

@rocknroller912 @tej @bpower Just a thought on using the wrench method, rather than hammering it off, maybe use the wrench as a lever.

@tej If use use the wrench method then don’t grip it too tightly the shock of hammering may go up your arm. Also if your wrench is made as a casting it may crack as caste metal can be brittle.

@ tej Difficult I’m trying the same thing with 3 gouges my neighbour gave me and I can’t shift them at all. My next try will be to heat the blade with a blow lamp just in front of the brass ferrule an...

@ tej @Rocknroller912 The other option would be to cut the handle off and make a new one. But why do want to remove the handles if they're on solid anyway.

@robin Good point it depends on whether or not the handles get in the way of the de rusting and polishing, I’m planning to dip the metal in rust cleaner and clean the wood on a lathe. Some people lik...

@tej. I would put the blade in a vise (very securely) and then probably use something like a open box wrench or adjustable wrench to go over the the blade and rest on the ferrule. Then you can tap the...

@tej If you hold the blade in vice you should be able to chap the handle off. Obviously be careful of the sharp end.

Hi Tej It does cost in time though! This Sycamore was tight & straight grained - so I was able to thickness it green, albeit 6mm oversize, to allow for warping. It dries quicker when thinner &...

Getting there @boo 👍