u/FrankTuna

I'm building some drawers and picked up a used PC 4210 jig. I did a bunch of test cuts and thought I had it good to go (see pic) using extra stock of the same dimensions as my drawer stock. I had to tap them together with a deadblow hammer. I didn't smash it but it took a few whacks.

Then I went to cut my first drawer and I couldn't get the sides flush without going nuts with clamps 🤪 The sides ended up maybe 1/64" proud...enough that it was obvious but I could sand them flush with my random orbit.

Now I think I need to reassess! How tight should the dry fit be? Should the joint go together by hand or need a few taps? Should I adjust the template away since the sides are sitting proud, and if so would the adjustment be equal to the amount the sides stick up?

Thanks!

I'm slowly fumbling though an electic guitar build, but wanted to make something quick and fun for my much more talented guitar-playing brother as a gift. He loves Jazzmasters so I made a cuttingboard with cherry veneer strips like strings. He loved it and suggested I try to sell on Etsy or locally or whatever.

A little side hustle would be fun and I have no aspirations of quitting my day job, but I'm a little worried about getting into legal hot water if a guitar shape is trademarked/copyrighted/patented (not sure of the legal aspects). Are there good resources out there maybe with a rundown of legally protected guitar shapes/designs? I've seen similar conversations go south online where people want Gibson headstock veneers or Fender decals etc. I have no intentions of building a guitar (or cuttingboard) and passing it off as Gibson/Fender etc.

Any tips are appreciated!