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| Author: | mikemcnerney [ Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | specs on reverse kerg lining |
I am looking for specs on reverse kerf lining my first attempt broke on the upper bout curve. It was, .188 x 5/8, kerf was 1/4" apart & cut to a depth of.155 I'm thinking of putting the kerf about 3/16 apart started with mahogany but want to use sitka on the top. Mike McNerney, Ottawa looking for other builders in Ottawa? |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: specs on reverse kerg lining |
Your lining size seems fine, about what mine is - but you can cut the kerfs deeper - how floppy is the lining prior to installing - it should flex a fair bit. Another thing I do is as I am about to install, soak the lining inside and out with some water (i spritz it). Let is soak for a minute or so, maybe even spritz some more. Then using a heat gun, as I am getting the lining into the guitars side, I hit the area needing to bend the most with the gun, pushing it into the side as it heats up and starts to flex. You will still get the odd break, but it works much better. |
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| Author: | Alain Desforges [ Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: specs on reverse kerg lining |
Here you go, Mike... |
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| Author: | paul h [ Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: specs on reverse kerg lining |
Don't have my measurements handy, but I leave the rib a good bit thicker than commercial reverse kerf lining (shallower kerfs). Then I bend them in my fox-style bender. Works great and makes for a very stiff rim set. Peace, Paul |
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