Hi Mark, There seems to be an awful lot of fret dressing files out there. Could you talk us through the different types....from the basic ones that could be used to the advantages of the more advanced...

Removing/replacing bridges on acoustics.

Hi Mark, Could you show us how to safely remove old worn out frets and preparing the fretboard for new frets. Cheers, Russ ✌️??

?Not heard ACE for a while..!

Wood storage and what to do if caps or other blanks get twisted or bowed (can they be recovered).

Hi Mark, How about a session on the different scale lengths and what what would influence your decision on which one to choose. Cheers, Russ ???

Carrying on the bridge theme - what about something about different trem systems...........

Hi Mark, What about a wee session on what types of bridges and other hardware fit best with the different styles and shapes of guitar. Cheers, Russ. ✌️???

it was a few years ago and I used Maplin Elctronics silver conductive paint but nothing would stick to it That silver stuff is very expensive and you only get a tiny amount - this is the what I use:

@markbailey it was a few years ago and I used Maplin Elctronics silver conductive paint but nothing would stick to it

Recently I think you mentioned shielding the control/pick up cavities with conductive paint. When I've tried this it was difficult to get a ground connection. Could you discuss this please and also th...

Posted by: @ Cheers Tony. ✌️???

And do they need to have any means of adjusting the height and angle of the pick up? @darrenking the ones I’ve used I put hard(ish) foam something like an old mouse mat doubling up if necessary so yo...

@clinton Yes - Staining, Double Staining, Bursting, and Fake Binding - all coming soon!

That looks Tasty as! This shows just how difficult it is to process large chunks of timber into ready to work guitar blanks - unless you have rather large machinery... Getting a piece of wood flat and...

Good morning, It is just possible that I may now have enough walnut and African mahogany neck blanks to last me the rest of my life!! The European walnut started out as a 100mm thick x 650mm wide by 2...

I think I will go with the Ebony but there is no harm in looking at other options. This cherry neck blank is from the same batch I bought that I made this one from and I can see the figuring in it alr...

Funny you should mention sandpaper. I have a cheapie belt/disc sander that I use for loads of stuff. However, the disc needed replacing about a year ago, so it was acting more like a polishing disc. I...

Hi David (or Deej?) Many thanks for the welcome and apols for the delay in getting back. Having spent quite a bit of time in the shed 'getting things ready' and making the bits one needs, I have had t...

Ha ha ha.... I wasn't going to admit to the old plane, file and dividers that I found in a secondhand shop. As you say, the old steel is far better than some of the new stuff. I've cleaned it and shar...