Fretboard/neck dilemma

Posted by David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars on July 21, 2011 at 10:25pm

My fretboard is about 1/16 on each side thinner than the width of my neck (Red Oak). I have no power tools except for a table saw, which won't work for this situation, and a Dremel. I'm trying to think of the best way make this work and trim the neck down flush with the fretboard. I'm sure I could sand the crap out it, but it makes me tired just thinking about it. I've thought about the Dremel but it doesn't leave surfaces flat and smooth. It's the circular tool. Any suggestions?

 

Should I break down and buy a good sander? They're relatively inexpensive.

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  • Habanera Hal July 21, 2011 at 11:22pm

    You'll probably have to use a specialty store that caters to woodworkers.  I use Hardwood trim, woodworking hand tools, and more - Constantinesinlays  Talk to Bob he knows his stuff and ships right out.  Good source for tone/exotics woods in 1/8 &1'/4 " thicknesses.  Tell him I sent you.

     

    Goimg to sleep now,,,,,,,,,
    David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars said:

    Thanks guys.

     

    Hal, that's exactly what happened here. Got a 3" piece and cut in half. That sounds like a good idea. Does Home Depot carry it?

  • David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars July 21, 2011 at 11:16pm

    Yeah, that's on my list. It seems every time I think I have what I need, other tool needs pop up. My wife said my hobby is tool collector as much as it is guitar builder.



    Delvero said:

    Buy a scraper (set of 3) about 18$ and you will use them on every neck you build. Simple and effective.

  • David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars July 21, 2011 at 11:15pm
    Oh, and do you simply use wood glue to keep it in place?
  • David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars July 21, 2011 at 11:12pm

    Thanks guys.

     

    Hal, that's exactly what happened here. Got a 3" piece and cut in half. That sounds like a good idea. Does Home Depot carry it?

  • Habanera Hal July 21, 2011 at 10:51pm

    I use a 3" wide piece of 1/4" walnut or cherry from the hobby store and split it down the middle to get two boards out of it to use on a 1-1/2" neck,  This leaves them too narrow due to the kerf of my table saw.  I add 1/4" wide veneering to the edges like a binding.  The 1/32" thickness (x2) works perfectly.

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    Sorry, these are the best shots I have right now of the veneering.

    Otherwise, 60 grit on a long straight board should get you narrow quickly

  • KaptnKen July 21, 2011 at 10:50pm
    And/or a good plane. It'll make quick work of that problem.
  • Delvero July 21, 2011 at 10:31pm

    Buy a scraper (set of 3) about 18$ and you will use them on every neck you build. Simple and effective.

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