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Sanding Beam
I could not agree with Ron more - the sanding beam is simply a great tool to have, saves tons of time, and makes perfectly level fret boards and frets every time. It's also heavy enough that it's own weight is all that is needed to remove material and no pressing is really required - I just move it along and the job is done.
Bill(ie) Yes this fretboard is flat to riff sawn and that was done for two reasons. First, it's probably the only available way to cut the stock that this came from..... And second it looks cool. Stability for a fret board should be fine since it is not supporting any load (except unless you have ever heard me play..... ).
UPDATE: The neck is fretted and all that remains is to final sand this thing, locate and mask the bridge, and drive it to Tony Ferguson. Final sanding can take me many hours to do mostly because I am a slacker when it comes to sanding anything...... Oh joy.......
I am going to try a new method of gluing the bridge on this one after I drop in on David Collins and consult with him. More to come on this development.
Bill(ie) Yes this fretboard is flat to riff sawn and that was done for two reasons. First, it's probably the only available way to cut the stock that this came from..... And second it looks cool. Stability for a fret board should be fine since it is not supporting any load (except unless you have ever heard me play..... ).
UPDATE: The neck is fretted and all that remains is to final sand this thing, locate and mask the bridge, and drive it to Tony Ferguson. Final sanding can take me many hours to do mostly because I am a slacker when it comes to sanding anything...... Oh joy.......
I am going to try a new method of gluing the bridge on this one after I drop in on David Collins and consult with him. More to come on this development.
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Here's a link Showtell.
Tracy Leveque is a great guy and produces some very useful jigs.
Have a look at the neck profile gauges while you're in there.
http://www.luthiersuppliers.com/products/p9.html
Bob
Tracy Leveque is a great guy and produces some very useful jigs.
Have a look at the neck profile gauges while you're in there.
http://www.luthiersuppliers.com/products/p9.html
Bob
Yeah! It looks cool!Bill(ie) Yes this fretboard is flat to riff sawn and that was done for two reasons. First, it's probably the only available way to cut the stock that this came from..... And second it looks cool. Stability for a fret board should be fine since it is not supporting any load (except unless you have ever heard me play..... ).
Sorry I am laughing over Billy's latest poke at me.....
Yes the neck alignment jig comes from Tracy as Bob indicated. It works great and even though I am still checking it's results with a straight edge there is no need to do this - they always agree.
Billy I could never run for public office since I do not have custody of the dress...... On a positive note I don't smoke cigars......
Serge Buddy! Different tools, same job!Serge wrote:
Billy, you should have put a dust mop, a rag and a windex botle in Hesh's hands, a subliminal message that would indicate Hesh's ambitions to clean sweep the country!
Just depends on where "The Flush Master" starts first!
[quote="Hesh "Swirly" Breakstone"] Billy I could never run for public office since I do not have custody of the dress...... [/quote]
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