Not sure if this is the right place to post this (please advise or move to the right place if necessary!), but I'm pondering my first build.

I already know my way around my workshop, and have completed numerous furniture and random craft-type woodworking projects, so I'm pretty confident on the woodworking side of the house.

What I'm a little less sure about is the kind of tweaking necessary specifically to getting a musical instrument into condition - what kind of pitfalls should I watch for? Anything specific to PitBull kits? Anything general to all kit makers?

Also, regarding finishing... I'm thinking about one of the Thinline Tele kits. If I go with a dyed finish, how difficult is it to protect the binding from getting dyed? I'm thinking either a transparent green or orange finish, most likely...

Thanks in advance for any and all advice!