mark bailey
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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...

5 years ago
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RE: Sat 1pm LIVE - Penny Carving

Also a small announcement...

5 years ago
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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...

5 years ago
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RE: Bolt On Neck Angle LIVE@1pm

THANKS! To those who clicked 'set reminder' I salute you! Seems to have helped - 15 likes already...live in 1hr...cheers folks

5 years ago
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Answer to: Routing a truss rod channel in a laminated neck

I shouldn't worry about it - did they give any reason?

5 years ago
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RE: Bugger!Bugger!Bugger!Buggering router bit slipped!

@darrenking 's suggestion would make a higher quality repair if done well but it is a bit harder to pull off - you could try this first - you might su...

5 years ago
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RE: Bugger!Bugger!Bugger!Buggering router bit slipped!

Another option is to bind the 'fretboard' - I would do what @tv101 suggests first (fill it) and keep binding in reserve if not happy with the outcome.

5 years ago
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RE: A workshop was born

I never want to see it that tidy again!

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RE: Let's make a body - LIVE@1pm!

@robin maybe you have to be signed in or something? Not to worry - hope to see you there anyhow!

5 years ago
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Answer to: How do I adjust the truss rod?

It is not such a big deal as the Truss Rod is pretty much 'set and forget' - so once you get it right it should stay that way, unless you change strin...

5 years ago
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RE: Let's make a body - LIVE@1pm!

Cheers Folks - That was Great fun! Thanks for helping out all - it takes the pressure off a bit doing a longer build and I'm going to need extra time...

5 years ago
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Answer to: How do I adjust the truss rod?

ps. The truss rod is not used to set the action - it is for correcting the neck bow caused by string tension (I know you knew that 🙄 )

5 years ago
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Answer to: How do I adjust the truss rod?

Trial and error...a lot of guitars are made this way - It is not the most convenient design but it works 🙂 Slacken the strings Rremove the neck ...

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RE: Joining the Guitar Making Revolution.

All good practice for when you start on the 'good stuff'! Jigs look Ace - half way there!

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RE: Hello From Ontario, Canada

Glad to have you here! What problems did you have with your early builds?

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RE: My first build

It is an expensive hobby for sure but there are advantages 😀 I have guitars that I would never buy in a million years but I can make for myself at ...

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