Electric Guitar Build part 2 - neck and spoke nut truss rod

#lutherie #telecaster #guitarbuilding
How I used the StewMac fret slotting template with the now-discontinued LMI fret slotting jig:
• Using the StewMac temp...
This is my first electric guitar build. I wanted to learn how to make them since it seems the process is faster than building acoustics. I will never stop building acoustics, but it will be nice to have electrics to build on the side. I chose a Telecaster as I‘ve heard it‘s the best and easiest way to learn how to build electric guitars because of how simple their design is.
Where I learned lutherie: lutherieacadem...

[@CrossCutCreations]

Nice work, Chris. It's fun to watch you work on these guitars. I can't wait for the next paart.

[@CMRWoodworks]

I appreciate it, man! Thank you for the comments.

[@thecluelessluthier6520]

Boy do I envy your drum sander.🤔 Did the template come with the kit? That would be a huge plus. It's looking good.

[@CMRWoodworks]

The drum sander is without a doubt the best purchase I ever made for guitar building! The templates came in a kit by themselves. I bought all of the wood for the guitar as separate pieces. I‘ve had the neck for months now and picked up the fretboard and body blank about 3 months ago. Finally getting started after putting it off since then 😅

[@MatthewRMacKinnon]

This is a fun one to watch Chris! Is the electric feeling a little less complicated than your acoustics?

[@CMRWoodworks]

Absolutely! The truss rod planning and placement has been the most difficult part so far. Everything else has just been cutting and routing. I‘m sure it will get a bit more difficult with the neck coming up. And of course, the whole finish process.