Hi Steve I've used both Crimson's penetrating and high build oils; The penetrating oil works great on necks - couple of coats applied with 2000 grit paper (leaving plenty of drying time) then rub down...

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@tv101 Thanks for the kind words! Louis

@james-chacewatergmail-com-2 Thanks for the kind words! When i am done with this project, i will consider building guitars on a regular basis as a hobby, i am really interested in the craftmanship! I ...

@darrenking Thanks darren for the comment! I will do my best to build the best guitar i can, within limits of course. I will let you and the memebers know if something goes wrong. Thanks for the kind ...

Hi Louis, You have taken on a very ambitious project but I am sure that you will make it a great success. When writing up your work never be afraid to admit mistakes. There are many points to be won f...

Louis Best wishes with your build and thesis. I'm sure you will do well with all the advice on offer. I think you asked a question about quoting sources on a recent live stream. You should always ackn...

@jamesbisset I have a stack of lovely 3mm birch ply off cuts from a job that we are currently doing that are perfect for practitioners of the wood burning art! Email me your address and I’ll send your...

@jamesbisset It’s going to take sodding ages to cut down trees with something safer than a shovel!! Can’t you read them something really boring or terrible (Jeffrey Archer?) until they just dry up and...

@darrenking Thanks for this info, I didn't know it could be used to soften veneer but I would agree it's easier to find ready to use stock. I was only suggesting to James that it might be a way of usi...

An alternative to years of air drying for a solid body could be polyethylene glycol or PEG. Off-topic but interesting. My darling dear (for it is she) does pyrography, and thin slices of log are alwa...

@rocknroller912 with regard to guitar bodies, it must be easier to buy dry wood in the first place. If you do happen to have a felled tree that you want to turn into guitars then, unless you can find ...

@rocknroller912 this chemical is often used as a veneer softener, especially for burrs and burls which have a tendency to go VERY crinkly after slicing. Brush it on to both sides of the veneer leave i...

@jamesbisset An alternative to years of air drying for a solid body could be polyethylene glycol or PEG. It's used by wood turners to work with green wood. Make up 30% or 50% solution with water and s...

I've got a Bailey kit for my next build, but I'm thinking about searching the charity furniture shops for real old solid wood for my third, once it's safe to go out. @robin Yeah I’ve got a mate who f...

@jamesalexandermcmillan I haven’t been on a course with Mark but I completely understand your point. I think it has been amazing how the forums have come to life alongside the twice weekly live stream...

@rocknroller912 My money would would always be on Carol making herself heard when the situation requires it! Just as long as Mark doesn’t have control over her mics volume control! 🤣 🤣

@james-chacewatergmail-com-2 Some people are not comfortable in front of a camera and how would she manage to get a word in anyway