I used a jog saw to cut out the shape of the headstock. Since I decided to go with a 4 and 2 tuner setup I needed to drill 2 additional holes on the right side of the head stock. I’m not super happy with the result. It’s almost impossible to make a square cut with a jig saw. Luckily the neck only cost about $38 so I can always order a new one later if I decide to make it perfect.
Headstock cut with 4 and 2 holes drilled.
I also had a call with an old friend at Furniture by Dovetail. They manufacture and sell fine furniture. I used to do some database work for them. I gave the owner a call and he was gracious enough to offer me some time in his shop to cut out the shape the guitar body on the shop band saw. He said I could also use a drum sander to get the edges of the body square.
My next post will show the cut and hopefully routed body. Some time soon I will review the components I will be using for hardware and electronics.