Thanks Keith I'll keep an eye out for those lefty kit quirks.
I can't believe it's taken me a month to get back to properly working on my build,
although I've had time to watch a few how-to videos, I've not been able to get into the workshop.
This week I've managed to level the frets and swap in a bone nut for the plastic one, the bone one I ordered was 'right handed' so I've added a bit of bevel on the fretboard side to blend it in.
I loved the transformation that the wire wool brought to the frets after re-profiling.
I've now begun adding the finish. I've gone for something simple and straightforward this time, just multiple layers of Danish Oil that I had left over from a recent furniture restoration.
I warmed the workshop, wood and oil for the first couple of coats and it seems to be going on fine, looking especially good on the maple neck.
I'm happy with the body look, I decided the different grains probably look better than if I'd tried to stain it all over.
I may try staining on my next build...
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