I couldn’t find any yellow fret inlay dots that my customer had specified so I found some coloured acrylic rods so I could make some. Thanks to people on here for helping me find such places that sell...

That Matt chap actually says "pratice on scrap" but then he's a double foreigner so we've learned to accept his dodgy spellings. @tv101 Some people say “Practice makes perfect.” Bah, I say “Pratice o...

The average body blank is what, 35/37mm wide? Finding someone with a saw that has that much depth of cut will be no easy task as that would be an absolute beast of a machine! We’re talking about a mas...

I've been waiting for *ages* to use that @tv101 hahaha that makes it even more funny! 🤣

I've been waiting for *ages* to use that @koendb 😆 😆 😆 😆

That Matt chap actually says "pratice on scrap" 🤣

Other thoughts ... First, and most important, WELCOME to the forum! Hope you stick around and share your experiences with your first build. First one is always fun! Second, we have a saying here, "p...

but even then keep in mind the few millimeters that you would lose to the saw kerf and having to plane the leftover piece (depending on how good the saw cut is). The man called @mattbeels is right! ...

@dsari Welcome to the forum!

@dsari Hello and welcome to the forum Daniel! The average body blank is what, 35/37mm wide? Finding someone with a saw that has that much depth of cut will be no easy task as that would be an absolute...

Hi @dsari Welcome to the Forum Have you tried your local colleges. They will probably have a woodwork department and may let you in to use theirs. Cheers, Russ 🙂🙏🎸🎶

Hello everybody,I'm Daniel and I'm a guitaroholic 🤣 Just joined the forum, wanted to say hi and then ask a question. I want to start an electric guitar build, my first one.I've already purchas...

@tej

Just used my Bagpress fret slotting jig for the first time and it's amazing! Today has been a good day; I managed to conquer the witchcraft that is using hand planes to get a square and flat* fretboar...

Any advice when it comes to the neck angle By the way? Seems like a critical point with little science involved to get it right? @tej It all depends on what bridge you intend to use. The best way is ...

So you need to play around with the neck angle whilst there is still enough meat on the neck heal, taking very small amounts off each time. That's really what it comes down to @Tej - trial and error,...

You mean, some people have *real* friends, not just virtual ones?? It appears to be occurring.

a non-virtual friend You mean, some people have *real* friends, not just virtual ones??

@tv1 It's my design. Maybe a non-virtual friend will make one for your 60th birthday...

Nice work - of course - Marcel. What that your design, or something your friend designed? Not had my 60th birthday yet ....