Thanks Tim for sharing your method. I do most all my work by eye. I just don't get nut files sets and such. One simple tool usually is all it takes. ...
Well, I see this picture has generated a lot of discussion ... good! I do free-hand my cuts; it's "quick and dirty", and so far, has worked well for me. I have a good hand and eye. My trick is to start a little cut on both sides, then line the saw up and cut across with those marks to guide the blade. I only posted this picture as a "working journal" of my progress on this build, but, hey, anyway ... I say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" Saves me lots of time, and none of my customers have complained! I'm sure there is any number of "correct" ways and "better" ways to build a guitar than I use, and I'm still learning with every build, so I welcome comments and suggestions. This was the first scarf joint headstock I've built, but so far no one has objected to it. I could put a veneer on the top, still can anytime. But I think, in the end what really matters is if you like it or don't like it ... viewers choice!
Thanks for the great tips Donovan. I'll try it. I have yet to fret a board, and doing it with a whole rig has kept me from action. I've been using Mike Orr fretboards which are great, but I want to make my own.
I use a maples dovetail saw to cut mine it has a wide blade and it is very sharp. Well it was ive used it so much its got dull. I was going to link you a site but if you google the name you should be about to find it. Lowes has them.
Like I said clamp a block the same width as the fretboard about 5 or 6 inches long flush down the length of it on each line. Hold the blade against the block to keep it straight up and down. This will keep the lines straight and also will keep the blade from going in at an angle.
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Thanks Tim for sharing your method. I do most all my work by eye. I just don't get nut files sets and such. One simple tool usually is all it takes. ...
Im just trying to help out a fellow builder is all by all means do it the way you want.
Well, I see this picture has generated a lot of discussion ... good! I do free-hand my cuts; it's "quick and dirty", and so far, has worked well for me. I have a good hand and eye. My trick is to start a little cut on both sides, then line the saw up and cut across with those marks to guide the blade. I only posted this picture as a "working journal" of my progress on this build, but, hey, anyway ... I say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" Saves me lots of time, and none of my customers have complained! I'm sure there is any number of "correct" ways and "better" ways to build a guitar than I use, and I'm still learning with every build, so I welcome comments and suggestions. This was the first scarf joint headstock I've built, but so far no one has objected to it. I could put a veneer on the top, still can anytime. But I think, in the end what really matters is if you like it or don't like it ... viewers choice!
I posted you a picture that better explains the frets.
What you really need to check out is the photos I posted of the scarf joint.
Theres nothing to it really once you do it once or twice.
Thanks for the great tips Donovan. I'll try it. I have yet to fret a board, and doing it with a whole rig has kept me from action. I've been using Mike Orr fretboards which are great, but I want to make my own.
I use a maples dovetail saw to cut mine it has a wide blade and it is very sharp. Well it was ive used it so much its got dull. I was going to link you a site but if you google the name you should be about to find it. Lowes has them.
Like I said clamp a block the same width as the fretboard about 5 or 6 inches long flush down the length of it on each line. Hold the blade against the block to keep it straight up and down. This will keep the lines straight and also will keep the blade from going in at an angle.
I wondered how free handing the cuts might work. What's your verdict? sure simplifies things....
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