

Last seen: Dec 13, 2024
Ok looks like your printing got scaled down for sure. When you're printing the A4 plan, have a look for an option to print actual size and it sho...
@tv101 I'm going to be trying that on my next neck build ... so perfect timing!! I'm going to have a go at that too. My maple neck blank is wi...
@clinton My Diy frame saw. I like that saw, how much practice does it take to for such a straight cut ?
@boo I’m using a 1” blank that is long enough for me to cut pieces off to stack at the heal and headstock ends. That's what I had intended ...
Iv'e got the dots on now. The fret wires are cut, sandbag ready and waiting delivery of my Thor hide hammer. I might get it tomorrow or maybe next...
Hello Phil I'm also a fairly recent convert and still on my first build. I wouldn't describe myself as an addict, I can stop this any time I want, o...
I tried my Axminster tools gentlemans saw to clear out the the fret slots after sanding. The kerf measures 0.6mm and is wider the the slots in my pre ...
@boo Iv'e begun the negotiation process, iv'e been encouraging her to keep knitting more of these jumpers and following more complicated patterns. A...
Another landmark moment yesterday when I routed the neck pocket. Due to my previous experiences with the router, I approached this with a bit of trep...
My favourite that I'm trying to play at the moment is Albatros, I can't sing at all, so I like the songs that don't have any words.
I don't think that my first practice build falls into the bandsman category, but iv'e already got my Bailey kit for my next one, so bandsman it will b...
I'm pretty sure that your CNC can position far more accurately than any of us can do manually.
Iv'e had a wee break from guitar building, iv'e been making jigs and tools instead. I made a jig to work on the fretboard. I used the pre m...
Come on up, there's room for you all. As for the weather, when the sun shines we forget all the bad days.
A miraculous transformation today, it seemed to take forever with the rasp to reduce the thickness of the neck, and then after smoothing the corners, ...
Is it Saturday already. Iv'e glued my fretboard this morning and having the rest of the day off. It's hard work being retired.
@johnnierox-boo That neck looks stunning with the oil on it, can't wait to be doing that.
@johnnierox-boo Thanks John. Yes it's it bit of a conversation piece when there's people here, its usually quite quiet during the week. My friend n...
@tv1010101 It's great working outside when the sun is shining, but the natural dust extraction was blowing a bit cold today. It's so satisfying seein...
I'm really enjoying making the neck. Finished thicknessing the headstock, chiselled the shape and drilled for the tuners. I used a step drill for the ...