sepsis311

Thank you, this is very good information. I will be sure to take pictures and put them in the proper forum when i start.

I do know how to apply a veneer top. I do know how to apply binding. I've read the tutorials, done the searches. All i wanted to do was tie up loose ends that i didnt find addressed in the tutorials. Instead of discouraging new users by saying "do searches", howabout either helping out or just leave it alone and let someone else help. As far as it being in the wrong forum, i think routers, masking tape, grain filler, sanding sealer, routers, and questions about them fall under the category of tools. This is not a work in progress because i havn't started, or taken any pictures, and this isnt just 1 general question.

It's an RG7621 (basswood body) Here is what i want to do... Strip the body and headstock chemically Add binding (body only). Add flamed maple top (body and headstock). Bring to auto body shop for clear coating (body and headstock). Here is what i have... 3 pieces of veneer from universaljems.com, 1 for the headstock, 2 for the body. I am in the process of ordering binding and weldon glue. What do i need? Where can i get a small router just for the binding? Questions: 1) What order should I do things? 2) What masking tape repels paint stripper? I just want the face of the headstock to be stripped. I don't want to redo the entire neck. 3) Is an auto body oven too hot for the neck? I know its ok for the body. 4) Should i use grain filler if the whole guitar will be clear coated or stained? 5) Or should i use sanding sealer instead? Thanks for everyones help in advanced!