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Neck Carving

9/10/2013

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For me, carving the necks to shape is the most pleasant part of making a uke.  If the neck ain't right, the uke ain't right.  Shaping those necks continues to be a challenge.  I love the look of the "hook" at the base, I am fascinated by developing the shape with the best "feel". I think I am getting close to what I think that feel should be so each new neck is a challenge.  Here is a series of today's work on a  neck.  Enjoy!
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It begins with sawing the slots for the sides 

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Now carving with the big chisel to the rough dimensions.  This chisel is very old, and very sharp. A terrific piece of steel

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I bought this wonderful tool at an estate sale in England years ago.  I think JD Kiers would enjoy knowing it was still in use and appreciated

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The carving will continue using a variety of blades from my rather extensive kit of carving tools.  

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At this stage the neck is roughed in pretty well

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Some of those curves are best done with a curved blade such as those used by Northcoast Indian carvers.  

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The "hook" is pretty well established now.  It is time to work up the neck.

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A rounded small fine tooth rasp is perfect for cleaning up.  This is all I will do until the fretboard is glued on and final shaping and sanding can be done.

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