Nice thread Matt. I'm enjoying this. Just a comment about the spindle bearings:
They come from the factory greased, and using the oilers wipes out the grease. (Why did they put that there?) You can see it weeping at the headstock already. You might want to clean it out and get some high-temp grease in there, then refrain from using the oilers, to prevent seizure. Some zerks would be better.
CR.