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RE: Advice needed for first time builder.

They look great Jim. I'm just about to start on the neck & am making a couple of jigs.  

1 week ago
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RE: Advice needed for first time builder.

@hortlysuch Thanks for your response. Tips taken on board.

1 month ago
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RE: Advice needed for first time builder.

@nsj I hogged out the bulk of the material before hand. I worked out to angle the bit & lower it gently after the first cut . Maybe my cut was a ...

2 months ago
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RE: Advice needed for first time builder.

@nsj Thank you very much for your response. That clears up a few things. I am mainly using a palm router &, like you I have a 200mm acrylic bas...

2 months ago
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RE: Advice needed for first time builder.

Could you explain what you mean by shimming it please?  

3 months ago
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RE: Advice needed for first time builder.

@benjaminschwillens82gmail-com Thanks that vid was very useful.  

3 months ago
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RE: Advice needed for first time builder.

@benjaminschwillens82gmail-com   Thanks again, that makes sense. I will have to wait until I have bought a fret board before I can move th...

3 months ago
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RE: Advice needed for first time builder.

@benjaminschwillens82gmail-com Thanks for your response Benjamin.   I have bought a 5mm maple top & will add that to the front. May...

3 months ago
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RE: Hi all,

Hello, new member here, just attempting my first guitar build. Lots of questions.

4 months ago
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