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Author: | 6string [ Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:10 am ] |
Post subject: | Show me your Heels |
Just finishing up my first guitar. I used a neck heel shape similar to a Martin guitar I have on hand, it was easier I guess carving the first one and being able to use an existing as reference. For the next build I wouldn’t mind changing it up a bit, or maybe a lot. I plan on using a bolt on neck joint again. Still trying to decide on a heel shape “design”. Please post pics of heels that you have carved and give me some inspiration. Thanks. |
Author: | Colin North [ Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:28 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
Here's a few of mine to be getting on with |
Author: | sdsollod [ Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:59 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
Here are a few. I've posted these before... |
Author: | DennisK [ Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:13 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
This is my favorite shape. Low profile, so a 12 fret cutaway lets you keep your thumb on the back of the neck up to where most 14 fret cutaways do. You'll for sure need a tenon to do it with bolts, and possibly an extra large one. The fancy curvy cutaway transition is only possible with integral neck, though. The heel is laminated from two pieces, with the seam running up the centerline (much nicer looking than stacked slices, IMO). Attachment: Heel.jpg Attachment: HeelProfile.jpg Here's another one of my favorites. Designed to look like a crescent moon from the side, fitting with the outer space theme of the guitar. Attachment: Heel.jpg And here's a shot of what it looked like while carving. It was actually a "necessity is the mother of invention" because I didn't have enough walnut to make a full heel block, so I needed to widen it out with something Attachment: HeelCarving4.jpg
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Author: | jfmckenna [ Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:48 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
Dennis that's pretty awesome man! This is one of those things that I never do the same. I just grab a french curve mark out what looks good at the moment and cut and carve to shape. Here's a few: |
Author: | Michaeldc [ Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:51 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
My current... |
Author: | Chris Ensor [ Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
I went hunting thru my photos and come to find out, the heel doesn't get much studio photo love. But here's what I found: In general, the heel shape I use is somewhat inspired by a stelleto for its outside shape. The top comes to a crest and has a bit or re-curve. It's something I've slowly refined over the years. |
Author: | SnowManSnow [ Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
Sorry had to Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Author: | sdsollod [ Fri Feb 22, 2019 5:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
Nice sox! |
Author: | dzsmith [ Fri Feb 22, 2019 9:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
Stealth heel |
Author: | jfmckenna [ Fri Feb 22, 2019 9:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
That's pretty slick Dan. At first glance you might just think nothing special but then... Oh you worked the entire body into that... Nice! |
Author: | dzsmith [ Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:34 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
jfmckenna wrote: That's pretty slick Dan. At first glance you might just think nothing special but then... Oh you worked the entire body into that... Nice! Thanks! I do most of my solid bodies this way. I only have the two faces of the tenon with end grain joints. |
Author: | dzsmith [ Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:38 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
Chris, I don’t know how you worked in the Ebony decorations, but I really like it! |
Author: | cablepuller1 [ Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
always try a different heal each guitar, never completely happy with the heal, it's a weird thing. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk |
Author: | cablepuller1 [ Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Show me your Heels |
last one [THUMBS UP SIGN] Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk |
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