Episode 5 - Sharpening - A box in clamps - Turning 8 sided legs.

In this episode we cover how I cramp up a small box with dovetails to ensure the best results from the glue-up.

Then my Preston One-4 needs sharpening, as well as my Stanley no4.

Then I'm testing the sharpness of the planes on the legs of one of the bench seats legs. A 1mm taper to the top sounds fussy; but it really makes the difference.

And lastly I turn two legs in real time. Showing how I use a marking jig, showing the way I ensure the piece goes on and off the lathe to ensure it's repeatability and consistency.

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Telecaster Belly Cut - Stratocaster style body contour

When Ian asked me if I could cut part of the body away from his electric guitar. I didn't hesitate. Maybe it was the way he asked me

"You could easily do it"

Well, two days later Ian brings his guitar and I get started.

Ian had a screenshot of the back, of the new Telecaster. Quite a cut.

And the Ash body looked okay. Quite close grained. 

You can watch how I get on. More of a tutorial than I usually do

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