mark bailey
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Answer to: Neck Break Angle?

A set neck has a chunkier heel big enough to machine on an angle for a Bolt on it it better to angle the neck socket in the body.... sometimes the...

4 years ago
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RE: Small body acoustic size?

It can be confusing! I'll do my best to talk you thru it next livestream...

4 years ago
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RE: Live@1pm Today - Dovetail Join

Thanks @tv101 and @everyone !! I've been forgetting to ask this for months 🙂

4 years ago
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Answer to: Small body acoustic size?

Also good call @mikeyrjiom ! You should choose and get your pickup in advance to try and work out how it will fit - if you are have trouble fitting ...

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Answer to: Small body acoustic size?

Quite rightly, you have drawn the soundboard braces on as you will see them during assembly BUT that means the arm bevel should be on the other side.....

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RE: Live@1pm Today - Dovetail Join

We're talking to our TV expert Steve about how to improve the lighting - some of the shots a bit dark but apart from that pretty chuffed! It will be...

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RE: Live@1pm Today - Dovetail Join

Thanks guys - that was one of the most terrifying livestreams so far...

4 years ago
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RE: Melvyn Hiscock

Very sad to hear that - he inspired a generation...

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RE: Hi everybody

Best option: Commission a Moonshiner with Arm Chamfer and watch me make it live!

4 years ago
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RE: Fretting over fret job

.003" is nothing between friends... 😎 Pretty sure it will be just fine. Let us know if you have any bother down the line...try harder next time?

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Answer to: Plane recommendation

You don't need a fancy plane - you don't even have to learn how to sharpen it 😲 (yet) It will arrive plenty sharp enough to use for a bit...while y...

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RE: Metal Flake (Large Silver Flake)

😲 Top job Boo! Can't wait to see it with the colour on 😎

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RE: Hi everybody

I'll do a 'Bonus Bit' on this soon...

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RE: Lesson Order!!

Short answer: you can make the body any size you like... ..but.. I'll talk about this on tomorrows livestream...

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