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Thanks Martin
This is the 3rd one I have made because I loan them and don't get them back.
I should have mentioned the underside has a block glued to it that the screw goes into into,

Do you have a multimeter? A cheapie $20 or less will do, and save time in future builds. I always test all components individually before installing, even interconnecting cables. I have seen brand new high quality switches intermittent, the contacts being open get dirty. Clean with isopropyl alcohol...

I have seen cardboard, brass wood. I measured using FFT software no tone difference when changing them to wood. I make full size shims using 0.6 mm thick jarrah veneer glued like plywood to stop them cracking. Depending on angle 2 to 4 pieces. Assuming 3 layers are used I do the following. 1 full si...