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Thanks for the input Chris. I have extensive experience in metal fabrication, but I have never attempted to bond metal to wood.

Thank you all for your input, and keep it coming. I went into this idea knowing it would be a challenge, and the input I have got so far has been very helpful. I will post some pics when I get it sorted out. I don't know if this design has been done before, but I think it will be different. More to ...

My apologies for being vague. The pickguard will be made of aluminum, and will be fixed to the body with screws. I would like to use aluminum on the peg head, but I would like to bond it, so as not to weaken the peg head by more drilling. My neck wood is maple. Hope this fills in the gaps from my la...

I'm a new member, and a first time builder, and I am glad to have found this forum. For my first attempt at instrument building, I have decided to use a replica Tele body, reshaped to my liking, and a semi-finished neck, also custom shaped. My design will use a metal pick guard, and I would like to ...