Oh dear - it can be soul destroying when stuff like this happens... but don't panic! I would clamp it down to the workboard using the workboard shim (...

Body blank thickness is 46mm - confirmed - thanks guys! FYI: 46mm is the minimum thickness required for a normal sized tremolo system. It needs to be ...

@frocesterbill re gluing the body: I've used ratchet clamps before and even tape in a pinch - you don't need massive clamping pressure if you prepped ...

Woohoo - looking great! Don't forget I am here to answer your Q's if you need any help... FYI: Don't worry - It will be fine... but for next time: Th...

Sounds like you are almost there @syntholabo Give it a try - why not? You are welcome to visit and bring it for me to look over...just make sure to le...

@syntholabo Did you release the tension on the truss rod again after levelling? More string tension will certainly help pull some relief into the neck...

@mikeyrjiom Sounds ideal! ps I edited the link you gave to 'open in another tab' just so it doesn't take folks away from here...cheers!

Looking smart @mikeyrjiom! I would still recommend a small dehumdifier if the budget stretches...

You can never have too many clamps...or cups of tea...I have one handy now sitting 1/3 full luke warm...(my bladder - not the cup) ?

Pics pics pics! Pls...!

@mateyboy Top Job - looking good! Excited to see how the neck carve comes out...it is not as hard as you think...just take it step by step. ?

Hey @darrenking - ! My fretslotter is only adjusted occasionaly for Ukes - For guitars I've set it to cut about 4.5mm deep I cut the slots while the ...

Yes - time is limited on the workshop course - we only have 5 days to build from scratch... one of the luxury's being a member here is that you can wo...

For a Matt finish all you should need is a damp cloth to clean it - The fretboard should be treated with Lemon Oil (or similar) every once in a while ...

You are doing Great! Thanks for sharing the pics - hope the exam went well!

Thats great! You would have been OK with your plan if needed...

Great to see some experimenting going on - Hope it works! Hmm - If not, and you still want to avoid using a standard bending iron: you could maybe try...

Excellent - great idea!

That's cool - you got it - good luck!

Sorry @mateyboy - you will need to make it longer! ? The Neck Taper Pattern will be used as a guide for the router to 'profile' the neck - it is not m...