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Comment by Holly Hodson on November 12, 2017 at 5:42am

Yeah, me and my dad were a bit worried we might have taken too much out! On the plus side, I should have enough wood for at least 3 more necks so if it really doesn't work I can always re-do it! Thanks for the advice!

Comment by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly on November 11, 2017 at 1:58pm

Yep oak is good for the necks I use the recurve in it to help with the angel on the neck ... Each build you do you learn more and more .

Comment by Dave Lynas on November 11, 2017 at 1:42pm

Uncle knows best. Oak can work as it's so stiff but poplar or pine will bow easy.

Comment by Uncle John on November 11, 2017 at 1:05pm

Holly, that looks well done on the cutout, but maybe a bit thin on the wood going through the box.  Usually less than 3/4 inch is prone to bowing the neck.  It may be okay or you could glue up a 1/4 inch or so piece under the neck and even have it come out of the box and inch or more as a 'heel'.  I hope it comes out a winner for you.  The truth is that 90% of us have had some builds that did not work out.  I hope you enjoy the build and soon build another.