The last couple of days have been busy and productive
got the slot cut and the carbon fiber rod embedded.
Next I began smoothing fret ends with this tiny file. I should have done this before attaching the fretboard. It would have been easier.
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The file is rounded on one edge so as not to cut into the wood of the fretboard as the fret ends are rounded.
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The ends must be smooth as silk so as not to snag the fingers.
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Plotting out the band saw cut on the baritone neck
And here it is cut to shape.
The bandsaw not only cuts the lineal shape but does a good job on the two slots that the sides slip into.
Now the carving of the neck begins, first with a small and very sharp draw knife, then a surform rounded rasp
And at the end of the day, a cool drink as the setting sun lights up the East Indian Rosewood and Bearclaw Spruce of Eduardo's tenor undergoing the evening inspection .