It's been almost 4 years and 2 moves since my last build.  I have a stick, a box and the various bits and pieces to complete a 3 or 4 string CBG.  Sadly, my shop is no more.  I have a miter saw and an electric hand drill.  What do you think the minimum kit would be needed to complete this first build?

I will take your suggestions as a challenge and post a build log.

thanks for your responses in advance.

Wichita Sam

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Well, if you keep it simple with a fretless, your saw and drill plus a decent steel rule or tape, square, glue, and a couple of clamps should get you there, particularly with your experience Sam!

Toss in a screwdriver  and some wood glue , and you have almost more tools than i use . 

Looks like you are well on your way, keep us posted Sam!

day 1 progress. need more clamps!!!

wifi slow tonight, pics tomorrow

Dunno what I did wrong there.

Clamps

steel rule

set square,

wood chisel or two

Plane (not the flying kind)

Sander

knife 

file

found a small plane. started shaping neck

Looking good Sam!

Day 3. neck refinement. hog out material under top, brace under neck, glue in head/tail blocks, refine headstock

day 3. mockup

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