Whad'ya know, it's been awhile. Still breathing and building, but it was on the back burner for a birthday present for my daughter. She is really into penguins, so I started carving one in basswood. She was happy to get it, even in that condition. She has given me permission to complete the bass (thanks, Abby!), so that's what I am hoping to do. Working on the nut. Question #1: I file for the strings after the nut is glued in place, correct? Also, I created a jack plate. It seems all I have left is lots of sanding, copper tape the cavities, finishing, them put the hardware on, string it up and hope it works.