Thank you so much for the positive feedback on the first binding. Like every step along the way I hope to improve each time and it is especially helpful to get feedback and constructive comments from the luthiers out there, many of which I can only hope to be near as good at building. I just wish one of you lived near by.
This is just a quick solicitation of thought for the neck joint, yet another big step in creating these instruments. I have looked at several techniques and have decided to try the method which uses plexi templates. I am happy to say that instead of paying $75 for mine, I bought a large piece of 3/8" clear plexi for $15 and have built my first set of templates based on the ones out there. Now I only need the wooden components to piece this contraption together. I like the instruction that O'Brien has on Youtube using the LMI parts and pieces and will model this one after that using Home Depot hardware.
I am looking for ideas and suggestions on how 'you' handle this seemingly daunting task. Like binding, one slip up here can ruin a lot of work and if things aren't centered big trouble can follow. For these first guitars, I had planned on a simple mortise and tenon. No bolts, no pins, no dovetailing.....we'll see how it goes.
Thank you all,
DJ