#5 - Have a close look at the body. You're looking for any major, show stopper problems and also getting an idea on any minor blemishes that will need to be cleaned up as part of the build process. The body on the SGB-34 is pretty clean (see the photos) - nicely done in the factory. No major issues, but I did notice a small dent - this will easily be cleaned up when I'm sanding it. I also noticed as part of the mock build that the cavity behind the switch has a bit too much "meat" so there is not much by way of thread to hold onto - I'd like a touch more, so will need to sand out the cavity around the switch as well - minor issues and all part of the joy of working with wood.
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