Thanks all for the positive comments on my build. I hope the slab looks great as well. Some really nice grain there.

Unfortunately, ( fortunately? ) I will have to make 2 or 3 out of ply or pine to get my technique right in my head before I attack that nice grain and do it justice. Things you gotta do.....

Quote Originally Posted by SIMpleONe89 View Post
Oh! Then would you use a bandsaw with the 45mm gum wood? I've seen some people cut out a guitar just with a thick jigsaw blade! Don't know how it will work out...
I haven't looked into the max length of jigsaw blade available yet but I do have access to the local mans shed organization where you can use their gear for $3 per month so might do that. I think a bandsaw will give a neater cut and eliminate the chips my current jigsaw caused. I don't mind bog in my first test build because it will be painted but will need the spotted gum to be a perfect finish without fill.

I have seen a build where the builder rough cut the slab with a circular saw and routed what he couldn't reach. I also saw one where the only tool used was the router and he routered around the template while still attached to the slab but that would be hard on the router.

I have watched this build and like what he has done so you never know....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbOlG7THecM