Rough scarf joint seam

Posted by Michael shrader on October 21, 2019 at 4:08pm

Hi all,

Doing my first angled headstock. The scarf cut was not perfect and the joint seam on the back of the neck is a little ratty looking. It’s not a smooth transition in to the neck. Any of have experience with cleaning up or hiding the seam? Or do I just sand the heck out of it? 

Mike

You need to be a member of Cigar Box Nation to add comments!

Join Cigar Box Nation

Email me when people reply –
Follow

Replies

  • Michael shrader October 23, 2019 at 4:13pm

    Thanks to all who responded to my question. My problem is with the feathered edge on the back of the neck. I ended up taking a small file and working it until it looked better. Not perfect but I’ve decided it’s just a character addition and likely no one will notice except me. Still working on getting over my “perfectionist “ problem when building. This is my sixth build and not one has been perfect and not one person has commented on it! 

  • BrianQ. October 22, 2019 at 12:40am

    Forgot to add, the paper bands wrapped around cigars are great for covering up boo boos?

  • Rose Ericson October 21, 2019 at 7:47pm

    One trick to sanding a a scarf joint is to use a sanding block, instead of sanding back and forth you sand in a circle. Back and forth you have double pressure in the ends and there is always a gap. In a circle it remains flat. Can't wait to see your #1! 

  • MadGomer October 21, 2019 at 5:27pm
    Sand it smooth and move on. As long as you have a good glue joint it's only aesthetic. You can always paint the headstock a solid color to mask the misalignment of the woodgrain if that's the main concern. They're never perfect.
  • BrianQ. October 21, 2019 at 4:33pm

    I would sand the rough parts flat until they match up? Are they glued together already? Pics? A good clamping, sharp blade & practice will help in long run? Don’t worry, it’s your 1st, next one’s gonna be better? BTW, I practiced on scrap before I actually did one for keeps? good luck :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5024VR40fg&list=PLQoYJG1ht92f3...

This reply was deleted.