If you want more of a shine to the finish then I am not sure that mechanical buffing of the oil finish is going to achieve that. An oil finish will alway have a sheen rather than a shine but if you wa...

@mentosik That is an absolutely amazing guitar for a first build all credit to you for carrying on even when you thought all was lost. It’s about finding ways out of dead ends, not just avoiding them ...

Yup, going ‘professional’ can be a really efficient way to f*ck up a perfectly lovely hobby!! Cheers Darren

Forgive the cynic in me, but I know so many people who like to make things, from tea cakes to dresses to guitars to arts n’ crafts and think they can build a business out of it. But the only people wh...

@robin I'll keep you all updated on my misadventures 😀

@mickcarr I've always been a "I bet i can make one of those" kinda guys. I like your ethos Mick, I've always been a bit like that too, I guess that's why I had to build a guitar. My first one is alm...

Hi Mick, The 100w bulb might theoretically get the pipe hot enough to bend wood but the problem will be how quickly it cools down once you put a full width 2mm-2.5mm thick guitar side against it. You ...

@darrenking I'll take some pics when I've built a stand for it in a few days. I know what you mean and you're right, it isn't always about the money. I've always been a "I bet i can make one of those"...

Hi Mick, I’m also a mug for making my own tools and machines. Can’t help it, maybe I can seek treatment on the NHS! I have a list of bits on a previous post about making a Maccaferri pliage press that...

So I'm flicking through the axminster catalogue and thinking to myself, I could really do with a thickness sander...then I saw the price! 1500 quid!! After picking myself up off the floor I got to thi...

This is My Favourite Song For This Moment. One of my favourite bands. 🎸🙂🎶🙏

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Posted by: @ Hi catdude. Please remember to post some pictures when you get it started. Looking forward to see how it's done. Cheers, Russ 🙏🎶🎸🙂

Hi catdude, hope your build goes well 😁

just started building my first 6-string lap steel, should be a challenge 😎

Hi Gareth, Once you've got the lump of wood then, as Arthur Daley would say, the world's your lobster! Go through Mark's design your own guitar course and come up with something completely original. N...

Hi Gareth, I'm sure your build will be an interesting journey no matter what you build.

@cheesewhisk Well I'm 21% through the 'Build Your Own Electric Guitar' course and I'm beginning to agree with you, and I only started at tea time Be careful though, its very addictive. Iv'e not fini...

Well I'm 21% through the 'Build Your Own Electric Guitar' course and I'm beginning to agree with you, and I only started at tea time.