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Four Heirlooms - Maybe Seven Now!!
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Malc2098
Sequoia
Laminating another two necks from the Sycamore offcuts.
Not forgetting to turn one half end over end to even out the pull of the grain.
And then make use of the offcuts' offcuts! (Did I get that apostrophe in the right place?)
Once they've been through the drum sander thickness, they'll make a pair of instrument sides.
Not forgetting to turn one half end over end to even out the pull of the grain.
And then make use of the offcuts' offcuts! (Did I get that apostrophe in the right place?)
Once they've been through the drum sander thickness, they'll make a pair of instrument sides.
AJB Temple
Sequoia
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They look like lovely pieces of wood.
Malc2098
Sequoia
They certainly are. I see it as my job to make the most of their innate beauty.
Malc2098
Sequoia
Just look at that ripple!
I know they look like machine planing flaws, but I can assure you, they are ripple figure in the grain.
I've just calculated and think I have enough for a third neck and body.
I know they look like machine planing flaws, but I can assure you, they are ripple figure in the grain.
I've just calculated and think I have enough for a third neck and body.
Dr.Al
Old Oak
Looks lovely
AJB Temple
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Go for it Malc. Lovely wood. I once bought a guitar (CS strat - Mark has fondled it) because it had a birds eye maple neck that was perfect. It was second hand and the guy selling it had just brought it into a dealer and I did a side deal there and then. Yours will look stunning but you now need to get the finishing level to 11 out of 10 
And I’ve no doubt you will
duke
Old Oak
Nice looking wood for the necks. Would you call it a flame pattern?
Malc2098
Sequoia
Yes, I think they can be called either flame of rippled.
duke
Old Oak
I can't wait to see all the grain pop with a finish applied.
duke
Old Oak
Maybe 7 Malc, will it ever end
Malc2098
Sequoia
Got to brush up my productions techniques.Maybe 7 Malc, will it ever end
Malc2098
Sequoia
Three neck blanks built up dry.
It is tricky getting those centre stripes aligned. My joinery isn't perfect so I made some shims with masking tape to get them to line up. Clamping is a bit tricky, too.
It is tricky getting those centre stripes aligned. My joinery isn't perfect so I made some shims with masking tape to get them to line up. Clamping is a bit tricky, too.
Malc2098
Sequoia
Seven neck blanks, marked out with their side template but still not ready for the CNC machine.
Veneers are still to be glued to the front and backs of the headstocks, and the back ones have to be heat bent round that arc.
Veneers are still to be glued to the front and backs of the headstocks, and the back ones have to be heat bent round that arc.
Impressive.
duke
Old Oak
Malc, how long does the CNC take to mill a neck?
Malc2098
Sequoia
I'm the wrong person to ask, Duke. I only program my CNC just to machine the headstock shape, and my signature logo and any other inlays I might include in the headstock veneer.
The rest of the neck, I machine to rough shape and then hand carve to sanding finish.
While my machine might just be able to carve a neck, I haven't mastered the 3D programming to create the toolpaths to machine such a shape.
But, I really enjoy the hand carving and finishing of the neck. I find there is a satisfaction of achieving the heel shape and neck shape using hand tools and abrasives.