Hey, John!
Would you post a drawing of your dovetail sanding blocks that you use in your neck reset video? Please!
I've got an old Martin 0-16 that needs a neck reset. I'm preparing to commence to get ready to plan to begin the process. So, I'm watching all the neck reset videos I can find. So far yours has the best info for refitting the dovetail.
Dovetail Joint Sanding Block
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Re: Dovetail Joint Sanding Block
I really don't have a blue print but we are shooting video on fri and I will do one on making the block .
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
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http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: Dovetail Joint Sanding Block
Thanks, John. A video will be great.
Dan
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Re: Dovetail Joint Sanding Block
Do the sanding blocks match the angle of the dovetail tenon? They look real handy!
Brandon Shuler
Shuler Guitars
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Re: Dovetail Joint Sanding Block
no they don't match I like them so I can work the angle. I would say they are about a 15 degree angle. The actual dovetail is 9 degree.
That way I an work the entire surface with the block . After you do a few and gain the confidence you will see that you just need to be able to control the working surface. It is ok to undercut a little. You do want this joint to wedge and lock .
That way I an work the entire surface with the block . After you do a few and gain the confidence you will see that you just need to be able to control the working surface. It is ok to undercut a little. You do want this joint to wedge and lock .
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: Dovetail Joint Sanding Block
Getting the dovetail right is definitely one of my areas I need work in! I plan on implementing the info in your videos on the next guitar for sure!
Brandon Shuler
Shuler Guitars
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