@ Woks
Thanks Warren. Yes, I did exaggerate the tummy cut (or in my case, a belly cut), and I have used that extended elbow/forearm cut on two of my guitars now. You know me, it's all about playability and that cut seems to make it really comfortable to play.
@ Scott
ta mate. I hadn't thought of the hammer in the butt thing!! I had a golden opportunity too when I broke a string while setting it up the first time. It just goes to show that you shouldn't try to work on guitars when you are tired and frustrated.