@tv101, @norriemac That’s awesome man, how did you achieve the stripes look..the deeper stain of blue? I’m guessing here – but a sanding or scratching can force the pigments to recess deeper into the wood…which is usually AVOIDED, was there…   Read more»

@tv101 , @koendb
pix will be awesome..thanks
 

@tv101  this picture from Guitarmaking was on my fridge, i was trying to decide how to color my first build..this will be what I’m going for – for the most part,,,probably not with the brown natural color because the Poplar…   Read more»

Coming along nicely @tv101.  
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Posted by: @tv101 I’d always assumed that was a Rod Stewart original (or at least written by whoever generally writes his stuff).  That Crazy Horse version is different class I got into crazy horse a bit late through listening to…   Read more»

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WARNING:  Gets in your head …

I like it @tv101. 👌 
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@russ, @tv101, @rocknroller912, @markbaily, @wayne_f, @robin, @jozefbehr, @koendb,  I have a serious thing going on with my wrist…but i think i can install the frets, so i pushed ahead;

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Bit of a 70’s classic there ^^^ and here too …

Hooray for the 70’s……… with is warts and all. 🤣 
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@tv101 First one I think Carol said……

@tv101 thanks tv. Appreciate it. This guitar was a struggle but I’m happy how it came out. I am sooooo glad it was not my first build. It may have turned me off of the whole thing. well….. probably not….   Read more»

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Weren’t they brilliant ….
 

They were @tv101. Never got the chance to see them though. 
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@tv101 
That looks very good. I think I will start using bolts instead of screws

@tv101 
if you have any finer grade then try sticking some onto a flat surface and use that to take out the scratches 

@tv101 
I hope can get a good edge on the power tool attachments.

@tv101 
ok see you then. I will practice with my iPad and stand to get a good view.

@tv101 
Vertical is just as good I think, but it’s important to see the edge as you are working.  Weekend is probably better as I can get daylight. How does Saturday at 3pm sound. Hope the Jitsi still works.

@tv101  I have several all with different grades of abrasive attached with NEC tape. Some I made backing plates on a lathe and some I bought cheap flexible rubber backing pads which are made for electric drill. The slid wood…   Read more»

@tv101  OK we can do a Jitsi call, just give me some advance notice to try setting up my video stand as I’ve had problems trying to get the angle low enough to film my work bench. Also my lights…   Read more»

@tv101 Sharpening gouges depends on whether the bevel is on the inside or outside, known as in cannel or out cannel. I have some of the stones which Russ looked at and they are more used for removing the edge…   Read more»

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Are those shaped diamond stones (or similar)?  Where did you find them @Russ?

I saw them on Axminster @tv101. Aluminium Oxide it says they are made from. 🤷🏻‍♂️
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