ES-3 Build - First Timer

[Tweaky]

hey,

did you try looking for a maple pen blank at your local specialty wood store? they would be already square….

I persevered with the rolling pin ....trying to square it up was a right royal PITA as whatever this wood is it's really hard and took ages to cut through

I've cut out the needed neck heel extensions for both the ES-3 and ES-1 builds, plus the extension that will run down the side.
The two heel extensions have just been glued and clamped a few minutes ago, so once they are dry I'll shape them and use some filler if needed to get it smooth [I've got more than enough saw dust to mix with timbermate to do that ]

[FrankenWashie]

I persevered with the rolling pin ....trying to square it up was a right royal PITA as whatever this wood is it's really hard and took ages to cut through

I've cut out the needed neck heel extensions for both the ES-3 and ES-1 builds, plus the extension that will run down the side.
The two heel extensions have just been glued and clamped a few minutes ago, so once they are dry I'll shape them and use some filler if needed to get it smooth [I've got more than enough saw dust to mix with timbermate to do that ]

Mate, anagote timbers in marrickville are really good for guitar/instrument woods. They are really helpful and have a great scraps bin for small bits.