Simon's Super Strat Scratch Build.

I had to pay extra attention at the volute and heel. I switched over to my less aggressive half round rasp for this.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psqwwlmjd4.png
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psg123ir3i.png

As I keep filing, the neck gets rounder and rounder.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...pscnf2b5vu.png

I try to maintain my file horizontal to create a flat area in the middle area of the neck. This helps me get a flat, Ibanez-style neck.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psbsujopvw.png

Once I'm happy with the rough shape, I switch over to finer files to remove the marks.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...pscasbbbtf.png

And I practice my shoe-shining skills.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ps9kvyng49.png

Shaping the volute.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...pscik9hyfj.png

Here's the final product! I'll sand further (sigh hate sanding) later on before finishing.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ps0x2xhm0l.jpg

The flat profile looks good.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psla65ggl5.jpg

Ready to shred.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ps5bxcrkwl.jpg

Accidental hipster shot.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ps6epvirbo.jpg

Headstock inlay. I think this will really pop up to life with clear coats.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psw0db5cto.jpg

Happy frets in their slots.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psx1t2efda.jpg

Another view of the neck profile.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psthkzpby3.jpg

Next thing will be to do some fret work, which I don't really enjoy haha.

Liking your work, thats going to look real nice.

Thanks Tony! I'll have some more updates soon. Haven't had the time to post.

Looking fantastic. Love those shinto rasps.

Wow Simon that looks great. Thanks for the detailed build diary. Definitely inspirational.

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Originally Posted by pablopepper

Looking fantastic. Love those shinto rasps.

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Yes they're amazing tools!

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Originally Posted by robin

Wow Simon that looks great. Thanks for the detailed build diary. Definitely inspirational.

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Thanks! Your hand tool build diary was also very inspirational!