THE SIDES ARE ON

8/7/2019

It begins with a good bend. Took the East indian out of the mold this morning and was delighted with the result. The Sycamore was even better.

So I got out the assembly jig and trimmed the sides to fit. they are now glued and attached. After a couple of hours I was able to take the clamps off and do the same for the Sycamore.

Now it is time to start work on the fret boards. here is Kent's ebony fretboard with paua abalone dots.

2 Comments

George Woodruff

8/8/2019 08:56:25 am

Most people never heard of a draw knife, or a spokeshave, including a lot of woodworkers. They also may not know what the difference is, and how to use them. In your deft has hands, you prefer a draw knife to shape the necks. However, in achieving a curved surface, wouldn’t a spokeshave with the proper curvature be a better choice? These “ancient” hand tools still have a place! This is not a criticism, just a curious question. One must be careful with crotchety woodworkers.

Brian Griffin

8/8/2019 09:23:17 am

George, The draw knife may be forgotten, but surely not the spokeshave. I have a spokeshave with the curved blade you mention, but using it locks you into that curvature. Using a straight blade allows you to shape the neck in any curvature you wish, the art is in the free choice. I continue to try to find the perfect fit. The draw knife is used only for the first shaping cuts. Then the spokeshave to smooth things up, then the rasp, then the scraper, then sandpaper, "ancient" tools for ancient woodworkers. They seldom get out of control like routers and the other electric wood eaters.

THE SIDES ARE ON

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