@cheesewhisk My first build was a neck through Explorer so... It might be “wiser” to go with a simpler style first to get your feet wet but if you feel up for it then I say go for it! It really isn’t ...

@eddie6string I just googled that machine and it’s an old one, here’s what I found: Machine overview By Rob The Scheppach HMS 260 jointer planer is the smallest of the HMS series. In contrast to ...

@eddie6string I don’t have any experience with Axminster as I’m not in the UK but Scheppach is a German brand. I have a old scroll saw of theirs, works ok. I’ve heard mixed reviews about their newer t...

@mattbeels still at the designing stage but I really would like to build an explorer, just not sure it's that sane for a first build.

Hi Folks, I'm going up a notch with regard to Planer Thicknesser. It's between 1) Axminster Craft model 2) Scheppach 260 Anyone have any experience with either of these? Thanks

Brilliant! I've kept sawdust in old coffee jars just in case. That's why there's not a lot of space left. Oh and I have an area just for clamps. There's a story about clamps but my memory fails me at ...

I have standardised on 1/4” router bits so that they fit all of my routers and I don’t need to swap collets on routers - just another thing to slow you down!

I have a Von Haus router (lots of other names) with my wide Perspex base attached - it was an open box example and it was only £40 as the new ones were about £60 at the time.

I picked up a second hand DeWalt DW621 just like Mark’s for about £80 on eBay - full working order and there is good spare part availability.

Oh, make a big base plate for it using 1/4 thick acrylic. Or even hardwood will work just harder to see.

Thanks Robin that's a massive help! Much appreciated! Let us know if that works for you.

Thanks Robin that's a massive help! Much appreciated!

Attachment : 3_way_import.jpg This might be your switch, if it is then : Solder a link wire between pins 1 & 2 and 6 & 7. Solder Red bridge pickup wire to pin 1 and black to ground. Solder...

Attachment : 20210108_142010.jpg does this diagram help at all. I would guess that all your black wires are grounds, and your red and black wires are the yellow wires in this diagram. The extra...

I received a Knoxville build your own telecaster kit, Ive done all of the wood work and when coming to the electrics I cant make it work. The instructions do not match. The wiring diagram doesn't tell...

Flying V to start off the year. Welcome to Baileyland.

Welcome to our little world. Warning - guitar building can damage your wealth but is very good for you! I'm ready to get started on my 5th build - this time an acoustic following the online course - n...

and a warm welcome from me as well. I took a while to actually get started but then got a tad obsessed.... thankfully I'm not over that yet. Enjoy the community... there's a lot of support here and Ma...

@tv101 That puts guitar making into perspective. Sandbags can be classed as hazardous waste after a flood as they may be contaminated with sewage, so be careful handling them. The modern standard is t...

Oh no! Hope all is well.