Anyhow, I'm looking to build a 6-string CBG and so would like to radius the fretboard. Not a compound radius, just a simple one like on most acoustic guitars.
I've got a safety-planer, and so can theoretically use that to do some approximate shaping. And I've got a handplane that I'm not very good with that I could do the same thing with. But I'm assuming that to finish this I need to create a sanding block with a radius curve on the inside. Which of course, becomes a chicken & egg problem.
So, what's the easiest way to construct this? I was thinking that I could create the block out of a set of 2x pieces that I cut the radius out with on my band saw (which will be very primitive). Then find some large cylinder of the appropriate radius, put sandpaper on that, and then use that to finish the sanding block radius. So, any suggestions on a simpler method? (and I'm not above buying a tool - just don't want to spend $80).
Thanks in advance,
Ken
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MrFied said:
easiest way - bought a radius sanding block (12" is good) and got a friend to do it for a couple of beers - never felt a thing :)
A bigger radius doesn't take that long with a block
easiest way - bought a radius sanding block (12" is good) and got a friend to do it for a couple of beers - never felt a thing :)
A bigger radius doesn't take that long with a block
I have made similar cuts by passing over a table saw blade at an angle too.
One additional thought. Drill presses, table saws and so forth arent really built to be subject to side loads, so take it easy. Lower grade tools especially will tolerate very little of it without creating problems and ending up with sloppy functioning tools when you need more precision.
And be careful, some of these tricks can be a little hairy.
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Wes Yates said:
-WY
MikeBoy said:
On the other hand I'm planning to run some more workshops over the next year in building these. And one of the philosophies is a reasonable cost of equipment. So, a home-made sanding block made from free materials might be best in that context.
Chuck Meyer said: