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Okay, I jumped in to this wonderful hobby last night by picking up materials for my first build. Local cigar shop hooked me up with some boxes and I picked up some poplar 1x2s. Got home, measured things out and started trying to remove wood on the neck so that it would fit into the box and the lid would close. I have limited handtools and a few hand power tools. I first tried a long rasp that I had and after about 10 minutes, realized that this was not going to work. Then I took a small hand saw and sawed straight down to the depth that I needed and did this every 1/4 inch. I then took a skil saw and removed the pieces. This was very uneven and now I have to take the rasp and try to straighten it all out. Is there an easier way to remove this wood without a band saw? I have a Dremel but could not figure out a way to use it. I don't mind buying what I need and if a band saw is what I need, I guess I can find one but would prefer to keep things on the cheap. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on April 20, 2012 at 4:23am

yup - your local wood shop should have fretboard width wood .

cut it to length and glue it on .. no extra steps . actually way easier .

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Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on April 20, 2012 at 6:35am

Learn to use a chisel and mallet, keep the tool sharp, clamp the work down firmly, work steadily and work safe, and the skills you learn will serve you well for years into the future. You don't need a bandsaw, I made over 250 guitars before I went and bought a bandsaw.

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