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[BenWA]

You don't necessarily need a jigsaw, this is all I use and the final result.

yeah i hacked out the shape real rough for mine with a coping saw, then rasped and sanded it to shape. takes a bit longer but saves buying a jigsaw if you dont have one already

[andrewdosborne]

G'day Alan, well worth getting some scrap wood to have a few practices on before cutting the real thing.

[abutton]

G'day Alan, well worth getting some scrap wood to have a few practices on before cutting the real thing.

Thanks Andrew I will definitely give it a go

[wokkaboy]

Hey Alan,
as Andrew suggested practice cutting the headstock shape on some scrap wood. Sandpaper rolled around a round object is good for smoothing the rounded surfaces or get some flap wheels (a few different sizes) that attach to your drill are good for sanding rounded edges.
Nice looking kit and best of luck with the staining, you can still go for a clear or slightly amber neck will still look good. My build has slightly yellow stain but almost clear and still looks alright

[wokkaboy]

Hi Alan, no problem. Well done cutting your first headstock shape, even if it was a fence pale. The headstock paddles are quite long so if you do muck up your first attempt there's enough timber there to work around.
Depends what colours you like. The black or the brown nullahbor ochre would probably look good in a burst with the orange

[wokkaboy]

Hey Alan, no worries I think the brown and orange will be a nice combo.
With regards to the neck you could clamp the headstock to the edge of a table/bench, you can put some cardboard or a rag between the clamp and the headstock to protect it. Otherwise if you have a vice wrap cardboard or a rag around the headstock to protect it

[abutton]

Hey Alan, no worries I think the brown and orange will be a nice combo.
With regards to the neck you could clamp the headstock to the edge of a table/bench, you can put some cardboard or a rag between the clamp and the headstock to protect it. Otherwise if you have a vice wrap cardboard or a rag around the headstock to protect it

Sounds good thanks again

[bargeloobs]

I clamp the headstock to the bench with quick release clamps when I do it , seems to work okay Just use cardboard in between your surfaces so as not to mark or dent anything

[abutton]

I clamp the headstock to the bench with quick release clamps when I do it , seems to work okay Just use cardboard in between your surfaces so as not to mark or dent anything

Thanks bargeloobs - I like the idea of using clamps on a bench - I will try and give it a go on the weekend

[abutton]

I have cut out the head stock and really pleased with the result took all your suggestions and it worked out better than I thought

I have started sanding the body so I am on my way - still got more sanding to do

I am going to order the black stain because I think this will be better for the busrt

Thanks all you guys for your suggestions and ideas I am wrapped with the shape of my head stock

I will need more help though - but at least I have done something now - a bit more confident!

Cheers,

Alan