mark bailey
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RE: Strap peg screw has stripped out - fixes

...or use epoxy resin - excellent gap filling properties - clean up excess with methylated sprits (maybe test on a small hidden area of finish to be s...

4 years ago
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RE: The Penny Drops - LIVE 1PM

Cheers - hope you didn't mind me calling you PEEBO - may all your lights come on!

4 years ago
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Answer to: Large Baseplate Extension for Router

Hey Frank - Robin got the best answer - that is what I recommend:

4 years ago
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RE: Hi from GER

WOW! Great design - thanks for sharing...I'm glad I helped in my own small way but I know it must have been hard work - well done. Excellent job for a...

4 years ago
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RE: Premium Membership.

Welcome to the good ship Guitar Making! Glad to have ya onboard me hearty 😎

4 years ago
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RE: Independent Proof that Bailey's online courses work

Thanks James! - and everyone else 🙂 It is 'heart warming' to see what you guys are coming up with...

4 years ago
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Answer to: Pre drilling Truss Slot

Hey Frank - I am not sure exactly what you mean? You can drill the hole first then route the slot if it is easier for you... Try it on a piece of sc...

4 years ago
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RE: Bagpress - Fret Cutting Jig - a review

I did a whole livestream on it 😎 @jonhodgson Where were you!!

4 years ago
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RE: More expensive firewood and why I probably should have chwcked in here first....

When this kind of thing happens to me (yes believe me it does) the best thing is to put it down and do something else for a bit...Things never look as...

4 years ago
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RE: More expensive firewood and why I probably should have chwcked in here first....

Ouch... 😮 Folks who think 1 piece bolt on necks are easier take note. For future reference if anyone has any problems like this it is better to a...

4 years ago
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RE: ES335

YES! @darrenking Looks like you cracked it 😀 !!?

4 years ago
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Answer to: New plans......

There is always some variation - min 80mm max 100mm depending on material...if you have a size in mind you can let me know and I'll find a suitable on...

4 years ago
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Answer to: New plans......

YES! The Exotica has a stage 1 carve - I think it suits the style better - but of course I will make yours with a full carve if that is what you like ...

4 years ago
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RE: Short scale advice

You are overthinking it ... The 50mm spacing humbucker will be perfect for a standard 52mm E-E Bridge Even if the pole pieces do not line up exact...

4 years ago
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RE: My first bolt on

Its OK.You can apply the finish over the frets - file/sand it off later - a lot of factory guitars have been made this way. It is not ideal as it make...

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RE: Sat 1pm LIVE - Penny Carving

Also a small announcement...

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RE: Greetings from the Netherlands

@gerard THANKS! Hope you enjoy the courses - make sure to let us know if you get stuck or need anything...

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