

Last seen: Jul 11, 2025
Hey @russ, thanks for the reply and suggestions. Do you have any experience of these machines? I can use a plane to a degree, but my skills are limi...
@jamesbisset it's looking awesome! A proper jazz box and love the headstock detail.
Thanks @tv101! A slow and steady process by hand. I think having z-poxy as a sealer helped stabilise the top and helped the crispness of the line.
You've all been very good builders, so you can have an update from me as a reward😅 I've got the necks glued on two of the builds on, with th...
@nsj looks very cool!
Hey @brie This is a link to the tops, nothing secret squirrel!
Cheers @Clinton, plenty left to do yet but the limba one recovered it's neck this morning
Hey @jamesbisset I find using whip tips to control the speed/application of ca glue a game changer and helps prevent bubbles.They often fit directl...
Hey @boo Thanks for your comments. It's only at grain filling stage at the moment. The z-poxy really brings out the figure in the wood and acts as a...
Thanks @tv101 I love what an oiled finish brings out in the wood, but I'd been looking for a finish closer to the qualities of lacquer, but without...
Hi @jamesbisset, I'd you're doing a tester it might be worth trying the black thick ca glue from O3 adhesives. I've not used their black, but ...
@nsj utter madness, I absolutely love it! I supposed shielding the electrics shouldn't be a problem...
Hey @tv101, Well, it's a bit of a long story, but I'll keep it short as I've been meaning to pop a progress post up, but keep making progress and no...
Hi @somethingnicer, yes it's 12" radius on the fretboard. Hope your build is going well.
Cheers @russ 😅 I think it was planned as part of the fabled finishing course Mark was working on. Don't think I'll be able to provide mark...
Hey Dan, Welcome! I've followed your same route in to guitar building, and I have a sneaking suspicion partscasters are the gateway drug to all this...
@clinton, looking good! What wood are you using for the body?