Hi Folks,
I don't have one of those fancy guitar vices so just looking at ways to clamp the neck during shaping. The taper presents a problem with holding and I'm worried about the weakness due to the truss rod slot.
Any suggestions?
Cheers
Clamping a neck
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- Myrtle
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Re: Clamping a neck
Gday Pat , I recently purchased a small Stanley vice from the big hardware store for $ 40.00 , I think. It swivels into all sorts of positions . The jaws only open to 70mm but found it very handy for carving a neck last week.
Marcus.
Marcus.
Re: Clamping a neck
Build yourself a jig to hold and support the neck and peg head. You can make the head angle adjustable if you build at various angles. This is one that the students use when shaping a class instrument neck. The top part of the jig has the same taper as the neck.
You can make the neck as elaborate as you want. These ones are made to clamp to a bench top, as when going on the road with a class, you never know how many bench vises will be available. If in your own workshop build it in whatever manner suits your ability to hold it stable. If you have a larger vise, then that's what I'd use to hold it with.
You can make the neck as elaborate as you want. These ones are made to clamp to a bench top, as when going on the road with a class, you never know how many bench vises will be available. If in your own workshop build it in whatever manner suits your ability to hold it stable. If you have a larger vise, then that's what I'd use to hold it with.
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