[QUOTE=ecklesweb] Apparently there's a guitar
hidden in that chunk of wood after all.
Jay[/QUOTE]
When people ask me how I make the neck, I tell them that I just cut away all the wood that doesn't look like a guitar neck.
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| Author: | ecklesweb [ Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:25 pm ] |
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I don't guess this comes as a surprise to anyone but me, but carving the heel of the neck was great fun. This is my first neck, made it out of honduran mahogany with a stacked heel block. The hardest part was cutting the initial curve. I started with trying to use a coping saw, but it and I do not get along as it turns out. So, I ended up cutting out several rectangular sections and then using a rasp and a sanding drum in my drill press to smooth out the curve. I cut primary facets with my ryobi and then went to town with a sharp 1" chisel. I guess after about 30 minutes or so, I looked down and a heel had popped out of the former block of mahogany. Apparently there's a guitar hidden in that chunk of wood after all. Jay |
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| Author: | Matt Gage [ Fri Feb 03, 2006 11:36 pm ] |
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Hi Jay, I agree it is fun to shape necks. now you need to get your hands on a good sharp scraper and smooth out that heel. prepare for euphoria! Matt |
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| Author: | Bruce Dickey [ Sat Feb 04, 2006 12:37 am ] |
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Way to go Jay. I didn't see the word bandsaw in your comment. If the side of your neck blank is flush, a bandsaw will follow that curve nicely. Congratulations on your ecstasy! |
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| Author: | BruceH [ Sat Feb 04, 2006 2:16 am ] |
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[QUOTE=ecklesweb] Apparently there's a guitar hidden in that chunk of wood after all. Jay[/QUOTE] When people ask me how I make the neck, I tell them that I just cut away all the wood that doesn't look like a guitar neck.
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| Author: | KiwiCraig [ Sat Feb 04, 2006 8:58 am ] |
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Hi Jay, I understand exactly how you feel ! It's a great buzz to carve out that area with a really nice sharp chisel. Taking off nice long even shavings. Better than sex !!!! 
Regards KiwiCraig |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:48 am ] |
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[QUOTE=KiwiCraig] Hi Jay, I understand exactly how you feel ! It's a great buzz to carve out that area with a really nice sharp chisel. Taking off nice long even shavings. Better than sex !!!!
Regards KiwiCraig[/QUOTE] I feel bad for you Craig.  
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| Author: | KiwiCraig [ Sat Feb 04, 2006 10:29 am ] |
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My heel carving session certainly takes longer !!
KiwiCraig |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Sat Feb 04, 2006 11:18 am ] |
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Nice, Well, I think we should just leave this one alone. |
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| Author: | KiwiCraig [ Sat Feb 04, 2006 2:08 pm ] |
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Sorry Rod,,,,,,,,,Too much information , I know 
KiwiCraig
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