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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Luthier Tools Neck Jig |
I own one, its an awesome tool. My only complaint was the fact that that it did not work well with cutaways designs (one dog had nothing to bite on). I made a chunk of MDF that filled the cutaway, carpet taped it in, never had a problem other than it was awkward at best. This is probably true of most neck angle jigs. Sadly, I got myself in trouble here with the owners and they don't talk to me anymore. I really wished we could put this behind us. But, the controversy apparently caused them to look into it. But, I am unsure if it is solved. For a while on their site, they had a blurb saying they were looking into it. Now, it says to contact them via email. If they came up with a a functional design, then why not list it? The tool is amazing. If a fix was created, I want it. Cutaways are not rare builds. So... anybody know? Mike |
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| Author: | Woodie G [ Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Neck Jig |
The neck angle jig we use - the original version of Mr. Paul Woolson's design, built from plans - does not suffer from any issues with accommodating cutaway bodies, but it also does just one thing - holds the neck for cutting the dovetail or tenon. We use a separated jig for holding the body and milling the neck joint. In looking at the site, it appears as though LuthierTool now sells an edge vise configured for cutaway guitars - nice to see a company respond to a little user prodding, and hope they recognize the value of their customers concern with making a good product great. |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Neck Jig |
Mike, I think it's listed on the site if I'm understanding what you are asking. They have a version of the edge vise with wider dogs on the one side. http://luthiertool.com/neck_angle_jig.html Brad |
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| Author: | SnowManSnow [ Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Neck Jig |
Gah... I watched the vid and I dig the accuracy , but kinda complicated Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Neck Jig |
The video makes it seem more complicated than it is. It's the same process as the Woolson jig or any other like it (isn't Robbie O'Brien's jig basically a Woolson jig?). |
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| Author: | dpetrzelka [ Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Neck Jig |
I've long wanted to try one of these jigs—but had the same question about a cutaway solution. Would love to know if the new edge vise works as well as some of their other tools. |
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| Author: | SnowManSnow [ Tue Feb 12, 2019 2:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Neck Jig |
bcombs510 wrote: The video makes it seem more complicated than it is. It's the same process as the Woolson jig or any other like it (isn't Robbie O'Brien's jig basically a Woolson jig?). I have the lmii jig. It seems to work fine, but I do like the idea of something metal and ridged Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Neck Jig |
Its not all that complicated once you understand it. Back when I bought it, there were very few useful videos. I found the the vice, I will email them. It looks a lot like the sketches I saw back when I interacted with them. |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Luthier Tools Neck Jig |
I just got info back from Glenda and Chris. After studying the vice in another thread, I am convinced this will work with cut-aways. I see how it works. More surface area contact. If u intend to use for cut-away, order the long dogs. Mike |
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