Some neck fitting styles I use. - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T22:21:32Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/some-neck-fitting-styles-i-use?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI do not have any standard st…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-02-25:2592684:Comment:30612602018-02-25T21:45:35.367ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>I do not have any standard style or size for much of the box components, except for the main box dimensions, where I have what gives me the best response for the materials used.</p>
<p>The first two boxes are my "budget" models and have plain square courners (sized to suit the particular box).</p>
<p>Another has more refined corners, the last box has no corners due to the sides having a toungue and groove joint at the corner. These last two CBG's pictured I used rosewood and…</p>
<p>I do not have any standard style or size for much of the box components, except for the main box dimensions, where I have what gives me the best response for the materials used.</p>
<p>The first two boxes are my "budget" models and have plain square courners (sized to suit the particular box).</p>
<p>Another has more refined corners, the last box has no corners due to the sides having a toungue and groove joint at the corner. These last two CBG's pictured I used rosewood and cedar.</p>
<p>Cheers Taff</p> How did you make your corners…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-02-25:2592684:Comment:30609342018-02-25T13:43:42.134ZPaul W. McGuirehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PaulWMcGuire
<p>How did you make your corners on the box? What thickness of wood did you use?</p>
<p>How did you make your corners on the box? What thickness of wood did you use?</p> Thanks Paultag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-02-23:2592684:Comment:30596282018-02-23T23:09:00.237ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Thanks Paul</p>
<p>Thanks Paul</p> Good write-up and pictorial p…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-02-23:2592684:Comment:30589532018-02-23T07:52:56.946ZPaul Craighttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PaulCraig
<p>Good write-up and pictorial presentation Taffy.</p>
<p>Good write-up and pictorial presentation Taffy.</p> I think what I like most abou…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-02-23:2592684:Comment:30590332018-02-23T03:18:06.879ZRichard Deanhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RichardDean
<p>I think what I like most about the designs, you mentioned saddle placement, definitely an advantage there where a lot of people struggle, and end up having theirs near the end of the box due to size constraints.</p>
<p>I think what I like most about the designs, you mentioned saddle placement, definitely an advantage there where a lot of people struggle, and end up having theirs near the end of the box due to size constraints.</p> Back bracing on this CBG is m…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-02-23:2592684:Comment:30589372018-02-23T02:49:17.531ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Back bracing on this CBG is mainly for adding support to the thin rosewood back. In a full acoustic guitar the back braces provide support, and control back vibration. The heal can be screwed as well if needed. I glued a heal on upside down once and had a hell of a time trying to remove it without damaging the box side. </p>
<p>Taff</p>
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<p>Back bracing on this CBG is mainly for adding support to the thin rosewood back. In a full acoustic guitar the back braces provide support, and control back vibration. The heal can be screwed as well if needed. I glued a heal on upside down once and had a hell of a time trying to remove it without damaging the box side. </p>
<p>Taff</p>
<p></p> 2 Questions if I may, the one…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-02-23:2592684:Comment:30589262018-02-23T02:07:46.540ZRichard Deanhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RichardDean
<p>2 Questions if I may, the ones with the external heel, are they only glued, or is there a fastener holding them in place as well? And, what's the purpose of the acoustic bracing on the bottom of the box going from side to side? Does it help with the acoustic tone?</p>
<p>Thanks for the pics, I do something almost identical, but maybe overkill, I add almost the same internal bracing but for through necks heel and all(first build). And for bolt ons, I actually extend the bracing from front to…</p>
<p>2 Questions if I may, the ones with the external heel, are they only glued, or is there a fastener holding them in place as well? And, what's the purpose of the acoustic bracing on the bottom of the box going from side to side? Does it help with the acoustic tone?</p>
<p>Thanks for the pics, I do something almost identical, but maybe overkill, I add almost the same internal bracing but for through necks heel and all(first build). And for bolt ons, I actually extend the bracing from front to rear of the box for fear of flex. I'm going to give your method a try to see if I can achieve the same structural support without all the added timber taking up valuable inside space. I also prefer to build my own boxes to my specs, but enjoy the challenge of the cigar boxes as well.</p>
<p>Thanks for posting this, I appreciate it, I'm sure many will benefit.</p>
<p>Rich</p>