Dan Hawkes
Dan Hawkes
@liebe
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Joined: Apr 28, 2023
Last seen: Mar 23, 2026
Topics: 16 / Replies: 159
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Answer to: Then a BAD thing happenedšŸ‘ŽšŸ¤Ø

@brie, I feel you you, man! I had a router booboo at a similar point. Although your area is larger, I'm not certain if the tear out is any deeper th...

3 years ago
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RE: Scarf headstock jig

@clinton superb, much neater then mine! Thanks for your help.

3 years ago
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Answer to: Scarf headstock jig

Hi @clinton, thanks for the reply. Have you made this jig too? I did think the thickness of the piece would have an effect, but didn't think it woul...

3 years ago
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RE: A new guitar is born

@tv101 thanks! I'll look into changing my username too

3 years ago
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RE: A new guitar is born

@sanjeevmansotra thank you for your kind comments!

3 years ago
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RE: A new guitar is born

@brie thanks Brian. I've found the whole process so much fun albeit with a step learning curve! It's not perfect, but what I learnt from making the ...

3 years ago
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RE: A new guitar is born

@swepri thanks! It's been an excellent learning opportunity too. Onwards to the next build!

3 years ago
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RE: What I have been up to?

Nice work on the headstock repair! I've restrung and tuned a sitar before, that is a never ending job!

3 years ago
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RE: A new guitar is born

@boo cheers! Skint can do with easešŸ˜…

3 years ago
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RE: A new guitar is born

@boo thanks man! I learnt a lot doing this one and want to get on with the next soon so I don't forget. I'm thinking of getting two on the go at the s...

3 years ago
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RE: A new guitar is born

@koendb thank you! I drew up some other designs, but in all honesty they were ridiculous. This was the simplest and easiest to do!

3 years ago
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RE: A new guitar is born

Thanks Russ! It's a Rothko and Frost decal. That and the Headstock veneer were last minute additions. I learnt a lot. Like that decals and tru oi...

3 years ago
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RE: Finishing oil cure time before assembly

@russ thanks Russ. I put it on liberally but was pretty fastidious about wiping off the excess, so I'd say thin coats. Last coat went on last Wedn...

3 years ago
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RE: Neck blank thickness for scarf headstock

Yeah, that makes sense. Thank you. I was thinking if the hotel was long enough to lop 80mm odd of the end and build up the heel a bit like on an acou...

3 years ago
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RE: Fretboard gluing mistake.

Brilliant, cheers guys. What I thought, but great to have it confirmed. I'm sure it won't be the last blip! Dan

3 years ago
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