Puting the pieces together.

Just about ready to do the hardware

Looks like the neck is about ready

Tuning keys were added.  Had to devise a way to seat the bushings.  Clamps and a small socket.

Buffing is harder than it looks.  Too much and you can "burn the lacquer" Have to hold on or Flying Guitars.  Here is IndyGuitarBuilders expert.  (after my attempt)

Here is the body, wet sanded, then buffed.

Two Tele Thinlines

The blond one is maple top and back.  The middle is poplar.  The crimson one is Swamp Ash.  Both final finish