How do you cut a slot in the neck for the nut?

I don't have a lot of fancy tools here, how do you cut the 1/8" slot in the neck and how much should the nut be above the fret board?
Thanks

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Has anyone built a CBU from Mainland Uks parts?

Hi everyone, I play a KALA spruce top Tenor and have been just learning
cords and strums when I came upon a youtube video of a fellow playing a
CBU. It had unique sound that caught my interest and by the end of the
video I knew I had to build one.
So

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