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Author:  Clinchriver [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:42 am ]
Post subject:  Neck & Tail block radius?
Question? duh I have my radius for the neck and tail block ( I used a chord & segment height) Do you just use a sharp plane? Some simple jig? I have a 6" X 147" horizontal belt sander.
Author:  Casey Cochran [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:27 pm ]
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Belt sander.
Author:  MikeyV [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:39 pm ]
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I use a hand plane to take the thicker edges off, then use a piece of 80 grit taped to a flat surface, rock back and forth.

6" wide belt sander should wok too.
Author:  DannyV [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 1:10 pm ]
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Casey Cochran wrote:
Belt sander.

plus 1. 6 x 48 Hand plane works fine also.
Author:  Clinchriver [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:26 pm ]
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Thanks to all: Todd thats exactly how I did the job. I used my Lie Nielsen Model Makers plane instead.
Author:  Joel M [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:50 pm ]
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I will usually do it like todd, with a block plan and shave away until it match's my pattern.

But lately i will finish up by hitting it with and appropriately radiused sanding block (the ones one use for fingerboards) I have had great success doing this, and it helps ensure a nice fit, with a perfectly matched radius. It should be noted that you must make sure the radius match's your intended side shape.
Author:  DannyV [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:15 pm ]
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That Todd. Always looking for a reason to show off his stylish bench. :) How thick is the heel block you use Todd? I've now gone to 1/2 ply and am beveling the top an bottom to the thickness of the linings. It seems hard to have a thin top and not have the tail block witness through.

Cheers,
Danny
Author:  Clinchriver [ Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:13 pm ]
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Sharp plane and a little time. A few of my favorite tools. For the heel block I laminated a piece of black locust on some honduras mahogany.
Author:  mkellyvrod [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:31 am ]
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Todd,
thanks for all the pictures - really helps the newbies understand how it's done. While I'm tempted to go the sanding belt route, I like to know what my options are. To date have only done Classicals with a pretty flat bottom, and, of course, slots at the tops. Good plywood or laminted tails seems to make sense for steel stings. Thanks, again. [:Y:]
Marty
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