Boo
Boo
@boo
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Last seen: Jul 18, 2025
Topics: 75 / Replies: 3801
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RE: Barncaster kills cancer

I only use HT (heat treated) stamped pallets.

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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

@koendb Thank you, I like to keep things as precise as possible, accuracy is something I aspire to.

4 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

Ok, I’ve cleaned up the edge of the body, using the body routing template (pattern) and the router. I’ve also routed approximately 2.5mm deep, a reces...

4 years ago
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RE: Acoustic build #2 (wife's guitar)

Very nice work indeed @bpower

4 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

Couple more pics.

4 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

The body is rough cut from the bandsaw but I couldn’t resist putting the neck in and putting everything in place. Tomorrow I’ll route the body shape t...

4 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

Finally got the body cut out on the bandsaw.

4 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

Control cavity routed and controls test fitted.

4 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

Pickup cavity routed and pickup test fitted.

4 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

I finally got around to getting more work done on this guitar build today.

4 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #002

@robin If you have already sanded it with 400, sand those scratches out with 600 at least and apply more clear coats. Be very careful not to sand thro...

4 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #002

@robin No probs. I think 400 is a bit too coarse, use 600 or 800, otherwise you will see those 400 scratches in your clear lacquer and you won’t be ab...

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RE: Robin's build #002

@robin Oh, I see. I haven’t used that before so I’m not sure. I would read about the application method on the can and don’t put too much on all in on...

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RE: 🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶

When you need a little loving, roll some 7s. Dirty Honey. 🤘😁🤘🎸

4 years ago
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RE: First timer

@russ Pull your finger out and get on with it man. 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

4 years ago
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RE: First timer

Welcome @riccardo you will find all the help you need to build your own guitar here. I don’t know about Udemy codes but following Mark’s courses and t...

4 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #002

@robin I’m assuming you are using nitro in rattle cans, is that right?

4 years ago
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RE: Paint, just for fun

@rocknroller912 Oh I see, it sounds plausible and I hope you can get it to work one day. I’m glad you like the paint, my job is to make things look...

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RE: Robin's build #002

@robin Keep going with more coats yet Robin, you need at least 10, I would say. You will be flattening and polishing some of it off so you need a good...

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