Ok, so I have started to shape the neck and it did not come out how I expected, I had my router bit depth too low. I will keep it though, still feels comfortable and my first build is a learning curve of sorts. I also made a mistake when I built it up where it meets the box. It must have shifted out a little when clamping and have a slight gap. Other than how it looks will that cause me an issue? The neck goes through the box. Lastly, the head, how long should it be? I have read 5 inches, I have read 4.5 inches. It is 5 right now.
Thanks for any advice,
Mike
Yes 1x2 or 3 or what ever I have. I do kitchen and bathroom renovations. All the usable "tear out" boxes go out front for free take away. Some of the particle board boxes crumble but have good hard wood "faces". Those are re-purposed into necks or wood toys.
Most of my head stocks are between 5 & 6 inches. Final appearance decides the size. All I have made are 3-4 string CBG. I have done lap steels with 6 strings and the head stocks have been 6-7 inches. Yours looks fine and should finish out with some filing and sanding. My first attempt is a wall art piece at my daughters house. Rough at best but the colors suit her. ;-).
Yeah, that router bit was kinda deep. When I used to use a router I'd always use the largest round over bit I could get to avoid that groove and still get a nice rounded side. Hand tools like draw knife and rasps work better for me now. But hey, if your hand is alright with it go with it!
The little gap shouldn't be a problem with the neck through the box. I make acoustic instruments mostly and with them I try for a real tight fit since the neck does transfer vibrations to the box.
If this is a 3 stringer 5 in. is plenty for the head. Most of my head mistakes have been too small so I usually plan a 6" head and then trim it if I need too.
Looks pretty decent for a first build and I'm guessing there will be more!
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Again, great work!
ohhhh ,Daryl,my 1st grandchild in 5 months,i'm on it,brilliant
Great trucks and tractor (and avatar). What kid wouldn't love to own one of those pieces!
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Yeah, that router bit was kinda deep. When I used to use a router I'd always use the largest round over bit I could get to avoid that groove and still get a nice rounded side. Hand tools like draw knife and rasps work better for me now. But hey, if your hand is alright with it go with it!
The little gap shouldn't be a problem with the neck through the box. I make acoustic instruments mostly and with them I try for a real tight fit since the neck does transfer vibrations to the box.
If this is a 3 stringer 5 in. is plenty for the head. Most of my head mistakes have been too small so I usually plan a 6" head and then trim it if I need too.
Looks pretty decent for a first build and I'm guessing there will be more!
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