Thanks Jack! That is really helpful.
I will definitely check out Bill's thread (thanks Bill).
I'm still trying to get my head round building a neck and what do you know, enough timber to build a quilted maple capped thinline and a Les Paul

has just arrived! I'm planning on reading and re-reading as much stuff as I can and just taking it slowly.
Not sure I'm up to it but we'll see.
Best wishes
Dave