Prep the Heel Block
•
• Orient grain horizontallyOrient grain horizontally
•
• Band saw the block to these dimensionsBand saw the block to these dimensions
o
• Sand the rough sides of the block and bring them close to final Sand the rough sides of the block and bring them close to final dimensionsdimensions
o
o Finished dimensions areFinished dimensions are
70 x 32 x 82 mm 70 x 32 x 82 mm
o
o The finished thickness MUST BEThe finished thickness MUST BE
32 mm 32 mm
for the neck bolts to fit for the neck bolts to fit A little less is okay, more is notA little less is okay, more is not Construction Notes for a Steel String Guitar
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o
o Band saw the sides just short of the linesBand saw the sides just short of the lines
§
§ Save cutoffs for caulsSave cutoffs for cauls
o
o Finish to the line with a sander Finish to the line with a sander
Replace sides in the guitar form in the correct orientation Replace sides in the guitar form in the correct orientation Construction Notes for a Steel String Guitar
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• Glue upGlue up
o
o Set up the clamps with a dry run, this has to move quickly if both ends areSet up the clamps with a dry run, this has to move quickly if both ends are being done simultaneously
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Radiusing Radiusing
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• See “Online Acoustic Guitar Building Course”:See “Online Acoustic Guitar Building Course”: Radiusing Radiusing
•
• See “Luthier Tips du Jour”: Closing the BoxSee “Luthier Tips du Jour”:Closing the Box Construction Notes for a Steel String Guitar
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•
• Sand in theSand in the
30’ radius 30’ radius
dish with a twisting motiondish with a twisting motiono
o Use chalk on the side Use chalk on the side edges and the produced sawdust in the dish for aedges and the produced sawdust in the dish for a guide in sanding, until there is no gap
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o
o Make sure there is enough of the sides protruding from the form in back toMake sure there is enough of the sides protruding from the form in back to radius without inadvertently sanding the form
radius without inadvertently sanding the form
o
o Wrap fingers around the formWrap fingers around the form
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