JPs TL-1

[Andy40]

I do same as Gav....except for the 360 grit? maybe 320 grit for me

One other thing JP, it looks as though the transition form the maple fret board to the headstock is at a bit of an angle. Jump on Juddernaughts build diary for his Tele to see comments. I wouldn't freak out about it, again it looks like your nut is in the right place, just the transitions at a bit of an angle.

[J.P]

I do same as Gav....except for the 360 grit? maybe 320 grit for me

One other thing JP, it looks as though the transition form the maple fret board to the headstock is at a bit of an angle. Jump on Juddernaughts build diary for his Tele to see comments. I wouldn't freak out about it, again it looks like your nut is in the right place, just the transitions at a bit of an angle.

Yep noticed that when I opened it up yesterday . I knocked the nut out and had at it with a file, not quite there yet bit think I'm on the right track

[J.P]

Spent the afternoon sanding and sanding eventually down to 400 grit. I wiped the body down with a damp rag between grits as instructed with the basswood body.

I had one small mishap where I busted a small piece of wood off of the neck pocket ¥#@!%! I still have the shard of wood, is it worth trying to glue it back ? I think it might be too small and will just continue to snap off..

Anyway I also got a fine coat of timbermate on, bloody messy stuff to work with but I can see how well it's going to work once sanded back. Hope to get some primer on the body tomorrow but for now time for a beer 🍺

[Dedman]

I did the same thing. Square it off and no one will know

[juddernaut]

Wonky nut exactly like mine. Are your tuner holes also wonky?


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[J.P]

Tuner holes look Ok to the naked eye, I'll check em with my measuring stick and let you know.

[gavinturner]

Hey JP, lost count of the number of times that has happened to me (snapped from neck pocket). These days I just try to forget about it and move on. Dedman's solution is the best though if you want to do something about it.

cheers,
Gav.

[J.P]

Hey JP, lost count of the number of times that has happened to me (snapped from neck pocket). These days I just try to forget about it and move on. Dedman's solution is the best though if you want to do something about it.

cheers,
Gav.

Glad I'm not the only one then.

good idea Dedman,

[Andy40]

Tuner holes look Ok to the naked eye, I'll check em with my measuring stick and let you know.

Even if the tuner holes are off slightly, it does not adversely affect the guitar...so I have found.

[J.P]

Checked the tuner holes they are pretty spot on so no worries there.

I got the timbermate sanded back and sprayed 3 coats of primer. There are couple of spots here and there that will need attention.
The plan is to let it dry for a week, sand back, fill any spots that need touching up and respray with more primer before final wet sand.

Note the highly sophisticated spraying booth, with my trusty apprentice watching on