@johnnierox-boo Hey there! So Sorry not to have posted anything since this guitar was made. I am really pleased with the finish after 5 coat...

Well wouldn't you know it- a week indoors, no clamping:

@markbailey Yup, truss rod released to max, increased string gauge to 12. It's so close. I have the smallest amount of relief now. You can tell there'...

Slow-going update: Finish on (5 coats of Osmo), gauge 11 strings on... gulp. I'm still dressing the frets, which are now so low that recrowning is pro...

@darrenking Right- five applications of Osmo satin, with ultra-fine wool rubs in between. There's a mild lustre on the back and sides, and a nice oile...

Hey gang. I've decided to Osmo. Matt or Satin to be decided. Before I do the neck, does anyone know how a decal stands up to oiling / waxing? Is there...

Talking of ultra-fine steel wool... Mark- you mention 00000 grade in the videos. Did you mean 0000? That's wat i got cos thats all there iz

Thanks Darren, excellent. I have a bunch of Osmo samples, and have already used the Polyx Raw onmy lovely maple floor. I'm thinking I won't mind a bit...

Somewhere between the blade width, blade tension and thrust bearings- lies the optimum state for cutting any given piece of stock. Have you looked up ...

Fret dressing question: I found that my fret install was surprisingly good. When I took 150grit to the fretboard with a 12" radius aluminium beam, my ...

Are your clamps made of a wooden bar???

Here goes. I left the neck un-carved for this process. The end frets are indeed trickier- especially as I didn't make my support caul wide enough. I c...

@jonathan-auckland YES I'm into synths! I started my woodworking to make a case for my modular... got sidetracked! I was in the band 7VWWVW (Mammal) b...

Yes- that is the type of caul that I am installing into the arbor press. It has an 8mm shank. I've heard people curse their installing this into their...

aw thanks man- I've always had a vision of this ghostly guitar, and now I have the tools and materials! All credit to Mark for inspiration and guidanc...

Ok... so DON'T buy the 1/2 tonne arbor press with 117mm throat. Once the caul is installed you can't get the heel under the press. I'm gonna take it b...

Maybe I should've tried a floppy rule in stead of my posh steel straight guy.. might have convinced myself i waz bang on. "Being wrong is an important...

@jonathan-auckland Thanks... so glad it wasn't a breeze for you 😉 I meant more this damn bridge clearance. Somehow on mine (see Roseline post), I've ...