Currently waiting for my neck blank to be delivered but it should be here in a couple days. I ordered one that's 30X4X4. I'm gonna have to rip it down to two separate 2X4 pieces and then smooth out th...

Couldn't see video on the forum thread but the youtube link worked fine. Looks really good!

Can I ask how you managed to make an accurate neck taper template? @russ I started with one straight edge on the MDF, as per Mark's instruction, cut a piece that was more than long enough and 60mm wi...

looks like you're very organised and methodical @robin yeah, kinda. Although, since I am new to this I was a bit scatterbrained here and there. I screwed up a few times when making the jigs like forg...

@bpower Thanks for the info. I'll check out that company. Come to think of it, I might have already been to that site because the name seems familiar.

I think you would need to have a bit of a redesign around the neck pocket area if you want to convert to a bolt on (to add some sideways support). @koendb True but it wouldn't be much of a problem. I...

@robin Drawing has been posted in the showcase

Just beginning and making baby steps. Before you look at what I have, yes this is my first build and no I'm not making a bandsman. Not that I have anything against Mark's design. I'm just not sure if ...

Hi everyone. I've been a premium member since March but just now getting around to making this post. I suppose I could tell you a little about myself: Well, I'm 37 and a lifelong resident of Michigan...

Thanks for the help, guys. Tej, you're right about having room for clamping and that's mainly what I was worried about. I knew 26" was a bit too short. I do still need to do my drawing and will be wor...

I've been shopping around for blanks over the past couple days and need some clarification. While it would be ideal to buy from Mark, I'm not sure about the shipping cost and how long it would take to...

Sorry to hear. Hoping for the best.