@mrsmurfy I’ve heard using epoxy resin and then sanding back can strengthen wood but never tried it...I think there is a video on YouTube

Hi Smurfy, there isn't really any finish, especially oil based, which is actually going to strengthen the surface or structure of the wood. If it is soft it will remain so, ask anyone who has made an ...

I used Liberon Finishing Oil on my home builds as recommended by Mark - you can do two or three coats a day - takes 5 or more coats to get a decent sheen - apply, wait for 10 and wipe off any excess, ...

It isn’t spalted maple is it?

I'm using Crimson guitar's finishing oil. @mrsmurfy I haven’t used this oil personally but I have a friend who has and he says it’s not good. Both of us have used other oils such as Danish Oil and T...

Hello all, New to this forum and guitar building. I've been working on a thinline telecaster build for sometime now. The build consists of a Utile back and 6mm maple cap. I've stained the top and n...

Thanks guys. It is one of the most original ways I've spent my b-day. And it all happened spontaneous. I saw an advertisement of this company as a management and performance guitar company. So I figu...

First time using ebony. Any tips? Density? Blades dulling? Fret insertion? @clinton First of all, take you time! Ebony is nice to work but the dust is very fine and you do not want to breath that in,...

I might be able to adapt this mitre saw into a fret slotting jig. @robin I’ve got the exact same mitre saw and I have thought I could convert it for fretslotting too. Having said that, after seeing @...

Part of the fun iv'e been having is doing things for myself, ie making templates. I try to take the same approach with jigs as and when I need them. I might be able to adapt this mitre saw into a fret...

@darrenking You da Man!

Also look at Axminster Tools - they have router bits and different bearing sizes - might be able to find a combo there that works. It could also be worth paying the StewMac membership (about $30) as y...

@jamesbisset Hi James, I’m happy to contribute any loan equipment you may need to give this a go and if you can draw/model the mould then I am more than happy to machine it for you on the CNC router F...

@darrenking if you can draw/model the mould then I am more than happy to machine it for you on the CNC router FOC (so long as I get to machine one for me!) *Jumps onto the couch. Jacks in...* “We’re...

@tv1010101 I need to look at the lamination technique some more ... Yeah - Have a look at Mark’s Bagpress Masterclass Using The Vacuum Press thingie, if you haven't already. It’s the future! ?

@tv1010101 And my eBay special "Katsu" trimmer, which also works just fine for a bargainstatic ~£35. Also available on Amazon. I did notice a few disgruntled users in the reviews and someone on Ebay...

Just managed to pick up these burstbuckers (Gibson 2005/2007) bargain at 60 quid. I may take the covers off and put I my own build. They are modern PAFs so should be nice. I’m still after some T Tops....

Hi very nice grain on that fretboard. My ebony fretboard blank just arrived today rough cut much cheaper, needs planing and thicknessing. First time using ebony. Any tips? Density? Blades dulling? Fre...

Pau Ferro? How did you load the picture? I thought that pics are unable to load on the website at the moment. @clinton No it’s ebony. I just loaded the pictures in the usual way and it worked.

@clinton I’ve been finniting this neck today, spent ages on it. Attachment : 850F83CD-CDDC-45DE-B56C-E65C87AEA433.jpeg Attachment : 73F3B714-C885-46E1-9A2E-0181A8D6292C.jpeg Attachme...