https://youtu.be/Qzx3pPRKjok
 
Routing the headstock angle revealed a defect exactly at the edge of where the headtock will be. Maybe I can get some grain filler to fix it.

@cheesewhisk I’ve updated my original post at the top

@rocknroller912 Yes, I made a bigger base plate. I still have a quarter sheet of MDF so I definitely have enough to make an extra long railed jig. Besides, I might use it for sizing and smoothing more blanks in…   Read more»

@boo Cutting a recess in the plate was pretty much the first thing I thought. Although, I want to keep the size of it in case I need to use it for a bigger project.  @robin Somehow that never occurred…   Read more»

Here’s a short update on progress. More will be happening very shortly.
https://youtu.be/7b3IJccc1f0

On Monday, I started working on leveling the neck blank but had to stop. Then yesterday I was busy all day. It started raining yesterday evening, rained all night and it’s supposed to rain all day today and tomorrow. Now…   Read more»

This is looking really good. I hope the lacquer turns out good for you. Looking forward to seeing this finished.

@robin Yikes! That must have been a lot of work to cut through. I’m envious of your 6″ blank haha

Very nice. Looking forward to seeing your progress. I’m also planning on documenting my guitar building journey.