I hope that the enthusiasm I have now will carry through after I actually receive my kit.

So far I have bought a soldering iron kit and a couple of small jacks that have tabs for soldering, and I have tinned a wire and soldered it to the jack. Should I put a multimeter on it to check for resistance?

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I also bought a plank of Tasmian oak and did my first practice cut of the headstock. I hope to do at least another 3 before trying the real thing.

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A few questions. Is the tasmanian oak similar to maple (my real neck) in regards to cutting and sanding. And if I do some practice painting on my practice headstocks, can I expect similar results.
Thanks Don