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I think the N in "Lumber Application : N" stands for "No". I've noticed on several HD products they use Y and N as descriptors. I'd just go with what avenger and RAI6 said and choose your board carefully.

I have been researching and building my own and so far everything is going alright. Some tips for you:

- I bought a sheet of 1/4" MDF for all the side pieces but it's a pain to join at 90 degree angles so I would look into alternative material (plastic, metal, maybe wood).

- You can get slides from old printers and typewriters for free, and they work great since you don't have to align as many components for smooth operation.

- Make sure you do some basic statics/strength of material analysis on your design or use a pre-tested design from online. Last thing you want is your axes bending or breaking.

- Check out modularcnc.com, they have some kits and parts that might be worth shelling out the money for.

Wish you the best of luck, post pics if you can.

It's possible to go pretty tight if your binding isn't too thick. The binding on this headstock was done with 0.040 - 0.050 inch maple binding: