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Permalink Reply by Wichita Sam on December 5, 2009 at 5:27pm

It would be easier to give advice if we had a pic or two.

You can always do a lot with a sanding block and some elbow grease...

let's see what you got.

the best,

Wichita Sam

Permalink Reply by John Nagy on December 6, 2009 at 4:24am

yea, I think I need a @#$% load of sanding. I wasn't sure if about scratching the fretboard itself, but suppose that's the only way I'm going to blend it together. Thx - i'm back to the drawing board. Guess when I built my first car project I was not a bad welder, but became a professional grinder.

Appreciate the notes - thx W. Sam

Permalink Reply by Mike Ptolomey on December 9, 2009 at 3:55am

Hi, I shaped my first neck with a rasp (carefully, and carefully marked out). Started with what you guys call stock lumber, 1 1/2 x 3/4. once happy with the shape, just sanded thru various grades of paper with a block. Did'nthave to come close to the fret board/face. i fretted mine and used a flat chainsaw file to finish the edges. they are pretty fine and dont' take much timber, just have to clean them often.

Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on December 9, 2009 at 4:14am

Yep. That's how I shaped my first neck too. Now I rough cut the neck profile with a band saw length wise. I cut a 45deg angle and then shape it. The neck almost looks faceted when I do this. That way I have a nice even profile.

-WY

Mike Ptolomey said:

Hi, I shaped my first neck with a rasp (carefully, and carefully marked out). Started with what you guys call stock lumber, 1 1/2 x 3/4. once happy with the shape, just sanded thru various grades of paper with a block. Did'nthave to come close to the fret board/face. i fretted mine and used a flat chainsaw file to finish the edges. they are pretty fine and dont' take much timber, just have to clean them often.