LOL...thanks Jon.
My first build was a Strat style for myself. When I was finished pressing in the frets and looked
down the fretboard I thought it was amazing how straight it was...I've looked down a lot of necks
and that surprised me.
I later read other luthiers talking...if the fretboard/neck is straight then pressing the frets in there
may be very little if any leveling needed.
I can see how pressing can be a much better method than hammering for some.
I also glue them in. They could still be replaced...just needs to be heated first.
With them pressed I went ahead and assembled.
I decided to put a wood veneer inbetween the Zebra top and body.
You may notice a small dent on the back edge. It was a metal stop on
my table saw that got it. Luckily it's right where I'll be rounding the edge.
That is one of the hardest things about building- not putting a dent. I have
had success in steaming out small ones. Saved a build that way.
Well that about does it until it's finished.
I know Craig wanted to see how I carve the neck...I just don't know how to
show that. I use a file and it's a long tedious process.
Most everything from here on out is what anybody would do by assembling a kit so
no reason to post anything else unless somebody requests to see
something.
If not I'll post some pics of it finished and maybe a sound clip if it plays.
Hope it's been fun for ya'll.
Michael