Okay, after failing to pull of a crisp scarf joint with either:

hand saw
table saw
band saw

by slicing the neck stock at an angle, flipping over the cut piece and gluing the two back together. I can just never get a perfect cut, and even after sanding it is never quite like Jim Frets makes it look in that video. (But it might help if I made that little jig thingy like Jim . . .)

So I'm taking a different swing at it by gluing the parts together first, and then slicing on the bandsaw and cleaning it up on the sander. I drew a picture of how it goes for anyone else hitting their heads against the wall with this (seemingly) simple task.

I'll post a photo of the finished neck soon. Providing it is not a train wreck.

(and I will make that jig thingy - someday)

Views: 3321

Attachments:

Replies to This Discussion

I like the adjustability of that design. happy with your cuts?
Only sort of. I can usually make the cut work, but the table saw is old and funky.

I'm going to try the next ones on a chop saw. The one I have access to is a beauty.

Here's a thread on a bass-builder's forum talking about this same thing:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=501205



Craig Cox said:
I like the adjustability of that design. happy with your cuts?

I just tried this method at the shop tonight, using the chop saw.  We were able to fix the support block to the fence with a screw driven through the holes in the fence.  The block has now been clearly labeled and put on the shelf with the other jigs, so we don't have to re-invent the wheel every time.  Ah, the challenges of working in a community woodshop!

Next time I have it set up, I will take a photo.  Works great, plus there was a brand new blade on the saw.  No sanding necessary!

I do mine with a skil saw....I have a old little table that has 2" x4" nailed in for the top...there is about a 1/2" space in between the 2" x4". So I laid the wood on the table that I wanted to cut, at the angle I wanted to cut it over the 1/2" space, .then I hammered in some blocks of wood to hold the wood I wanted to cut, at that angle. :Then I just run the skil saw over it so the blade goes thru the space between the 2" x 4"...comes up with a perfect cut every time.....got lucky on that idea

Attachments:

That's a nice method Jarmo.

What is the "standard" angle to cut this at?

survey says . . . . . 15 degrees!

Has anyone tried using one of the hand mitre saws (see link http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-Clamping-Miter-Box-with-Saw-20-8... ) do you think it would cut the perfect 15° ?? No room for a table or any other power tools at the mo

RSS

The Essential Pages

New to Cigar Box Nation? How to Play Cigar Box GuitarsFree Plans & How to Build Cigar Box GuitarsCigar Box Guitar Building Basics

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources


Discussion Forum

Cutting deep boxes in half

Started by Justin Stanchfield. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 20. 9 Replies

Attention 1st time builders!

Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by MadGomer Feb 27. 2 Replies

Brickhouse CBG Wiring

Started by Ian Boyd. Last reply by Ian Boyd Dec 11, 2023. 1 Reply

Fretless fret markers

Started by Michael Myers. Last reply by Michael Myers Apr 20, 2023. 8 Replies

canjo building and tuning

Started by Brenda. Last reply by MadGomer Dec 3, 2022. 5 Replies

Minimum tools needed

Started by Wichita Sam. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 14, 2022. 21 Replies

High G problem

Started by Michael Myers. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 3, 2022. 4 Replies

Doubling the high string

Started by Robert Killen. Last reply by Paul Craig Oct 14, 2022. 23 Replies

Aluminum License Plate

Started by Larry Sobol. Last reply by Larry Sobol Oct 1, 2022. 6 Replies

C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits.

Started by jon neet. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 16, 2022. 6 Replies

Frettin' and stainin'

Started by Doug Laffin. Last reply by Order99 Aug 11, 2022. 4 Replies

Bolt on neck to a set neck body?

Started by Paul Craig. Last reply by Paul Craig Jul 17, 2022. 14 Replies

Locations

Started by Roy Smith. Last reply by the anonymous pick May 15, 2022. 2 Replies

Help please re Bento Box Uke "nut"

Started by Al Lobe. Last reply by BrianQ. May 10, 2022. 18 Replies

Clarification on pick ups

Started by Michael Myers. Last reply by Taffy Evans May 6, 2022. 5 Replies

Licence plate cbg

Started by Michael Myers. Last reply by Michael Myers May 2, 2022. 5 Replies

Builder's Tips

Started by Wichita Sam. Last reply by MadGomer Feb 23, 2022. 2 Replies

Getting there but needing advice/help please.

Started by Lionhound. Last reply by MadGomer Feb 18, 2022. 8 Replies

Tres Cubano Build

Started by Paul Craig. Last reply by Paul Craig Dec 9, 2021. 18 Replies

CB Gitty Country Roads Banjo kit

Started by Ken Hope. Last reply by Christopher G Daniels Nov 29, 2021. 4 Replies

Latest Activity

BrianQ. replied to Bill Andy's discussion Nut
"It’s customary to include a pic of the neck when you’re asking these kinds of…"
4 hours ago
BrianQ. liked Rob (Uker) Porras's photo
4 hours ago
Bill Andy posted a discussion

Nut

Just got a prefretted walnut neck, it does not have a lip to glue nut against, should i dado to set…See More
8 hours ago
AGP # commented on AGP #'s photo
Thumbnail

AGP 8 Stand Carousels

""Thanx A.D." I tried slowing down the number of builds, but I enjoy it too much! :-)"
10 hours ago
Rob (Uker) Porras posted a photo

Soresto ukulele

My wife actually asked me to build this. Every time the dog gets a new collar she tries to find a…
11 hours ago
3 String Blues posted a video

Delta Blues Freestyle Slide - MXL 990 Microphone Recording

Recorded with a MXL 990 Microphone that I bought used off ebay for 40 bucks. Music - from the webpage https://www.reddogguitars.com There is CBGs for sale...
11 hours ago
BrianQ. left a comment for Clydr
14 hours ago
BrianQ. left a comment for James C Bailey
14 hours ago
BrianQ. left a comment for Airam
14 hours ago
T-Gripped liked Dogleg Steve's video
14 hours ago
T-Gripped liked Gary O'slide's video
14 hours ago
Uncle John commented on Uncle John's photo
Thumbnail

Chugger Review 2nd from left

"Thanks. Ron.  I agree on the Padron boxes.  I think they are close to the best for looks…"
16 hours ago

Music

© 2024   Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

\uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->