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Neck and end block radius jig?
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Author:  Steve Brown [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Neck and end block radius jig?
Does anyone have a good way to radius end and tail blocks?

What is the radius on a Martin? They all seem to be the same.

Thanks,

Steve Brown
Author:  Heath Blair [ Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Neck and end block radius jig?
im assuming you are speaking of getting the radius on the side that will be glued to the ribs? if so, im sure there are other and probably better ways, but i just rough it out with a block plane or sander of some sort, then i stick some sandpaper in my outside mold at either the head or tail block location and slide the block across the mold until it fits the appropriate radius. make sense? you just have to make sure you keep everything square.
Author:  John Mayes [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Neck and end block radius jig?
how about something like this:
Author:  Peter J [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:25 am ]
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Great idea John. Using a white board and taking digital photos is really a quick way to show a design or relay an idea!
Author:  SStallings [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Neck and end block radius jig?
Stewmac fret board sanding block works well--jusy need to figure which radius you need.
Author:  Terence Kennedy [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 1:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Neck and end block radius jig?
Here's a commonly used jig that has proved very reliable for me. I've used it for about 4 years. I learned about it at the C Fox course. I seldom need to do any cleanup after I radius.
Terry

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