Hi Everyone
Well, Trev and Cheryl got some nice Paua shell purflings over the last few days so I thought I'd post a few pics of how (or how not to) do it.
Dave did one during the week and I did this one today
Firstly we fitted a mixture of straight and curved Paua strips to the already cut purfling channels and attached them with masking tape.
The next step was to add the BWB purfling on the inside of the Paua shell. We did this by lifting each piece of masking tape, laying a small section and re-taping.
Step 3 was the BWB on the outside of the Paua shell, again lifting the tape laying the purfling and re-taping.
While doing this we also checked that the shell pieces were in tightly by giving them a shove with a bradawl and any that had dodgy joints were re-sanded.
The next step was to install the maple bindigs and BW purflings on the sides. This was the trickiest and most frustrating part of the process.
The bindings were taped on with LMI binding tape so as we taped them on, the masking tape was replaced with the LMI tape.
I haven't got any pics of this part of the process as this was when the shell pieces started popping out when removing the masking tape and the BW purfling twisted and wasn't noticed until you'd taped down most of the lower bout. Dave did a whole side before he realised that that the BW purfling was upside down.
So late in the afternoon on a hot day photography was the last thing on my mind.
Le fridge was looking nervous.
However here's a pic of the side with the binding and purfling when finished.
Very fiddly, frustrating work but the end result was worth it. This is a pic of Cheryl that Dave finished a couple of days ago.
And a few more pics of the general progress of the twins.
I now understand why solid shell purfs cost so much.
Would we do it this way again? NO WAY.
The next order that I get from LMI will have some of those teflon strips which we reckon would be much easier than doing it this way.
We got the results that we wanted but also ended up with sore fingers, stiff necks and uneven tempers so I hope this helps anyone who wants to have a crack at this.
Apologies for the photography. I really struggle with close ups with my camera. I might just read the manual one day.
Cheers
Bob
I know I am not the only one sitting on pins and needles awaiting their first notes. I am anxious to hear what you and Dave have to say about their similarities and their differences in tone and projection.
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