Neck Thickness Build Up - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T17:43:28Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/neck-thickness-build-up?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A3271557&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThoughts run to either hardwo…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-01-12:2592684:Comment:32715572019-01-12T20:09:11.970ZBruce Younghttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BruceYoung
<p>Thoughts run to either hardwood veneer available at major lumber yard, or better yet, a scrap of 1/16 veneer from a cabinet shop. There is also 1/16 hardwood hobby ply out there, used in RC airplane building. </p>
<p>Thoughts run to either hardwood veneer available at major lumber yard, or better yet, a scrap of 1/16 veneer from a cabinet shop. There is also 1/16 hardwood hobby ply out there, used in RC airplane building. </p> It depends on a few things as…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-01-06:2592684:Comment:32691132019-01-06T19:19:47.752ZPaul Craighttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PaulCraig
<p>It depends on a few things as to whether a washer will do the job or a veneer is required.</p>
<p>How many strings? Bass or Guitar? What type of wood are you using for the neck?</p>
<p>Maple is strong and a washer would probably be fine for a 3 or 4 string git. 5 or 6 string git or a Bass with more than 2 strings, I would go with the veneer for added strength.</p>
<p>I made a 4 string git once with a Pine neck and even though the neck had a separate fretboad glued on and a trussrod, the…</p>
<p>It depends on a few things as to whether a washer will do the job or a veneer is required.</p>
<p>How many strings? Bass or Guitar? What type of wood are you using for the neck?</p>
<p>Maple is strong and a washer would probably be fine for a 3 or 4 string git. 5 or 6 string git or a Bass with more than 2 strings, I would go with the veneer for added strength.</p>
<p>I made a 4 string git once with a Pine neck and even though the neck had a separate fretboad glued on and a trussrod, the headstock started to ramp under string pressure. So I had to add a Oak veneer to stop the ramping. Maple is generally much harder than Pine, but some Maple is soft and can warp easily.</p>
<p>So you can try the washers and hope it works out or try adding the veneer and be sure.</p> ^What Grandpa says! ^^^^^^^tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-01-05:2592684:Comment:32682642019-01-05T02:58:06.138ZBen Ridgewayhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BenRidgeway
^What Grandpa says! ^^^^^^^
^What Grandpa says! ^^^^^^^ I've been here myself. I used…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-01-02:2592684:Comment:32673292019-01-02T20:34:36.080ZGrandpahttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Grandpa958
I've been here myself. I used a washer under the tuner washer and threaded ferrule to make the height. This works for enclosed-style tuners. Worked well for me.
I've been here myself. I used a washer under the tuner washer and threaded ferrule to make the height. This works for enclosed-style tuners. Worked well for me. Hi Brent I take it you haven'…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-12-30:2592684:Comment:32647742018-12-30T04:59:59.354ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi Brent I take it you haven't got your brad point drills yet, so as you suggest from the back. A brad point drill is made for wood drilling and scores a line through the wood fibres prior to actual drilling. </p>
<p>Taff</p>
<p>Hi Brent I take it you haven't got your brad point drills yet, so as you suggest from the back. A brad point drill is made for wood drilling and scores a line through the wood fibres prior to actual drilling. </p>
<p>Taff</p> What about drilling tuners ou…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-12-30:2592684:Comment:32646192018-12-30T01:57:43.878ZBrent Kaslhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrentKasl
<p>What about drilling tuners out? My guess is this micro thin Spanish cedar will want to crack.</p>
<p>Whar about drilling from backside forward and have a block of wood secured to the face?</p>
<p>What about drilling tuners out? My guess is this micro thin Spanish cedar will want to crack.</p>
<p>Whar about drilling from backside forward and have a block of wood secured to the face?</p> Hi, when I do this I make the…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-12-30:2592684:Comment:32647882018-12-30T01:15:21.558ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi, when I do this I make the lamination off off the peghead, then glue the overlay in one go.</p>
<p>I always laminate between two thick boards and also when gluing to the peghead.</p>
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<p>Hi, when I do this I make the lamination off off the peghead, then glue the overlay in one go.</p>
<p>I always laminate between two thick boards and also when gluing to the peghead.</p>
<p>See photos:</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/566916206?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-center" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/566916206?profile=original"/></a> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/566922438?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-center" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/566922438?profile=original"/>Taff</a></p> I tried the same thing and th…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-12-30:2592684:Comment:32645562018-12-30T00:20:56.895ZKigarhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Kigar
<p>I tried the same thing and the cedar wrinkled a bit, I think the glue made the sheet swell or something. If I did it again I would 100% cover the surface while clamping and go easy on the glue.</p>
<p>I tried the same thing and the cedar wrinkled a bit, I think the glue made the sheet swell or something. If I did it again I would 100% cover the surface while clamping and go easy on the glue.</p> Hi Brent, just be mindefull t…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-12-29:2592684:Comment:32638852018-12-29T04:56:26.486ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi Brent, just be mindefull that the glue does not bleed through micro thin cedar, thats why I suggested a test run, also there might not be much room for much sanding either before breaking through the glue line. </p>
<p>Taff</p>
<p>Hi Brent, just be mindefull that the glue does not bleed through micro thin cedar, thats why I suggested a test run, also there might not be much room for much sanding either before breaking through the glue line. </p>
<p>Taff</p> Shouldn’t have any problems a…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-12-28:2592684:Comment:32632232018-12-28T05:04:37.608ZBrianQ.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianQ
<p>Shouldn’t have any problems at all if both are surfaces are level/flat, just glue & clamp evenly? </p>
<p>Shouldn’t have any problems at all if both are surfaces are level/flat, just glue & clamp evenly? </p>