Sides in mold-think I screwed up

[0018G]

Is it fair to assume I've ruined these sides?

[Ben-Had]

Glue in the block and add an end wedge.

[Kevin Sjostrand]

yep, if that is your tail end, you'll most likely be putting in an endwedge, no problemo!

Kevin

[0018G]

It's the neck block, but I think I can still inlay a strip of mahogany. It might be slightly visible between the back binding and the heel cap, but maybe not. I guess the thing is getting the block in right with the visual mis-cue. It's pretty bad when you screw up the FIRST THING in your build, huh? I should probably let it acclimate a couple more days, but it was twisting a bit so I wanted to get it in the form ASAP.

[tippie53]

your can make a filler piece but as all are saying , your tail piece will hide that and the block will give you all the support you need.

[hummingbird]

You're going to cut away 3/4 of that seam for your neck mortise/dove tail anyway so just fill it with a scrap piece of back strip and if it's visible between the Back binding and heel cap it will match up nicely.

[0018G]

Thanks guys. Hopefully this weekend I can move forward.

[Ben-Had]

Even on the neck block - the heel, heel cap and binding combination can cover that whole gap.

[Ken Hundley]

If it doesn't, I have used a layered heel cap just cause the owner wanted it, but you could build it up to meet the binding, or flush with the edge....

[Zen]

It's the neck block, but I think I can still inlay a strip of mahogany. It might be slightly visible between the back binding and the heel cap, but maybe not. I guess the thing is getting the block in right with the visual mis-cue. It's pretty bad when you screw up the FIRST THING in your build, huh? I should probably let it acclimate a couple more days, but it was twisting a bit so I wanted to get it in the form ASAP.

I have to disagree with your comment about screwing up the First thing in your build. Its a bummer at the time but believe me when you are finished this build you will look back and say with a smile --what the hell was I worried about back then? I know this because i experienced all the emotions you are probably feeling and more with mine. At least you dont have a big hole in the top!! My router slipped and jumped right into the top causing a nice hole and i was devastated at the time but found a fix and I dont even think about it now. And several other little things as well but all got rectified. Always remember --these are not mistakes---only possibilities !! What can I do to rectify this is always the remedy. And you WILL find a remedy !! Best of Luck from Ireland