For this build I’m using Schaller Mini Top Locking tuners in satin chrome. I’ve never tried them on a guitar before, so we’ll see how I like them! I wasn’t a fan of the nylon M6 non-locking on my previous build after years of using locking tuners. The reason for the mini version of the tuners to try and reduce a bit of the weight and Schaller as they are good price for custom 4L/2R sets in the UK versus Sperzel (though I do like the Sperzels on my Parker). Maybe next build I’ll order a custom colour set of Spezels from the US….
The head stock is too thick as I cut it (and it isn’t a consistent depth, it gets fatter towards the nut). Bird’s eye maple has turned out to be a real pain to cut so far, as you can see the band saw blade wandered at the very beginning. I tried clamping the belt sander to the desk and starting to true it up using that. I originally aimed for a 16mm thick headstock, now the plan is to get the headstock to 15mm thickness, then sand it with an orbital sander to remove all the marks (as you can see, the belt sander has left the harsh grit lines you would expect). This should be the minimum I need to loose to get rid of the mark at the top of the headstock.