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    After reading this:...

    After reading this: https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/drilling-the-neck-pocket-holes-larger-than-the-screws.1867417, I've widened the second half of the screw holes on the neck...
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    Wow! That is a beauty. Very similar to the...

    Wow! That is a beauty. Very similar to the classic look I am going for with my TLA-1 build, except for the fretboard wood.

    Question for Andy: did you use/recommend a grain filler before the first...
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    According to the internet, fixing the pocket is...

    According to the internet, fixing the pocket is the right way to go so one can preserve one's neck's standard dimensions. A router would be the right tool for the job. Thing is, at 16mm, my pocket is...
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    Thanks Simon. The neck on my tele is sitting at...

    Thanks Simon. The neck on my tele is sitting at 9-10mm, so it looks like I'm about 2mm too tall. I agree that shaving the heel is the way to go but I'll certainly do multiple measures, calculations...
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    Thank you all and sorry for the double post. ...

    Thank you all and sorry for the double post.

    For reference, the discussion is happening here: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=9167
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    Looking at that second photo, neck looks very...

    Looking at that second photo, neck looks very tall against the top of the body but I have only a set neck PRS to compare it to. Would anyone be able to measure how tall their Tele's neck is measured...
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    I definitely could but it is not the kind of look...

    I definitely could but it is not the kind of look I'm going for. Bridge flush to body is a requirement in this case.
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    Thank you all for your suggestions. Neck is...

    Thank you all for your suggestions.

    Neck is completely flat (checked with a fretboard straight edge). Frets around the 22nd are level. Nut is pretty high but so it the saddle so not an issue here....
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    Neck angle doesn't look right

    I'm halfway through my mock build (TLA-1). Bridge (aftermarket), neck and strings are in but the neck angle doesn't look right. Even with a concave bow, strings are touching the 22nd fret. I could...
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    Neck and strings are in and I have a problem....

    Neck and strings are in and I have a problem. Neck angle is not right. Even with a concave bow, strings are touching the 22nd fret. I could try to raise the saddles very high to make up for it but it...
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    Found that post. Oh, the magic of Google. Not...

    Found that post. Oh, the magic of Google. Not applicable to my type of drill, unfortunately.

    My jig worked almost all of the way until I got too confident and didn't double check the location of...
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    Unfortunately, I don't have access to a router,...

    Unfortunately, I don't have access to a router, but I'm cautiously confident I can do it with pilot holes and a sharp chisel.

    Bridge has been placed and I've just finished the through-body string...
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    The kit finally arrived. Just in time for...

    The kit finally arrived. Just in time for Christmas.

    All parts seem to have made their way safely home, so we've started the mock build.

    I've only managed to bolt the neck so far. The fit was...
  14. Thread: Premium necks?

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    That's a great tutorial. Thank you, Brendan.

    That's a great tutorial. Thank you, Brendan.
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    Thanks guys. Those are all good points. I really...

    Thanks guys. Those are all good points. I really have zero experience with this so I will take your words at face value :-)


    What I take out of this is that I should at some point try my hand at...
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    Premium necks?

    Technically not a new kit idea but probably still the best place to float this idea. Sorry if it has been brought up before (I couldn't find it).

    Any great guitar needs a great neck and I plan to...
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    Thanks Andy. Yes I will definitely do a full...

    Thanks Andy.

    Yes I will definitely do a full build and play it for a couple of days so I can have a good feel for everything that needs work before starting on the sanding and finish (I think that...
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    Welcome James. About to start on my first build...

    Welcome James. About to start on my first build soon, too. Looking forward to see your progress.
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    Got it. I've actually already have a pair of...

    Got it. I've actually already have a pair of those laying around the house (came with some other tools I got from ebay long ago).
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    I can't see silica mentioned on the Tru Oil...

    I can't see silica mentioned on the Tru Oil safety data sheet:

    https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/files/datasheets/23123%252c-23035%252c-23132-Tru-Oil-Saftey-Data-Sheet.pdf

    Also could not find a...
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    Cool. It all makes sense. Glad to hear that TO...

    Cool. It all makes sense. Glad to hear that TO can be used on the fretboard too. One fewer thing to buy. I've read somewhere that TO will adhere to the frets but I guess that's easy to fix by simply...
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    Alright. I'm sold on finishing the body in TO,...

    Alright. I'm sold on finishing the body in TO, too. Thank you for all the guidance. I will soon update the doc with what I've learned.

    One related question: assuming I am doing the back of the...
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    And how long should I be waiting in between TO...

    And how long should I be waiting in between TO coats?
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    So it sounds like I definitely want to use TO on...

    So it sounds like I definitely want to use TO on top of the decals. Having never used TO before, I had the impression that it would not cure on top on the plastic decal but looks like I was mistaken?...
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    Yes, I had forgotten that important step. A few...

    Yes, I had forgotten that important step. A few questions:

    Can I use the same clear coat I plan to use on the body (Dingotone)?
    Does it go on top of the Tru-Oil final coat?
    Should I apply to the...
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