How do I fix this?

Mark Scrivener · Post by **Mark Scrivener** » Tue May 25, 2021 1:23 pm

Routing binding was the step I feared the most....unfortunately this was a stewmac kit that is sold out so finding a replacement back isn't easy and I don't have any suitable patch material (only small trimmings that aren't large enough). Looking for creative ways to fix/hide this mess.....

ruby@magpage.com · Post by **ruby@magpage.com** » Tue May 25, 2021 5:00 pm

Martin calls this a parand and they used it on ukes in the 20's. Click right for a couple of shots

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/ ... 606115293/

Mark Scrivener · Post by **Mark Scrivener** » Tue May 25, 2021 5:05 pm

ruby@magpage.com wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 5:00 pm Martin calls this a parand and they used it on ukes in the 20's. Click right for a couple of shots

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/ ... 606115293/

Awesome! That is a cool idea!!!! Thank you!

tippie53 · Post by **tippie53** » Tue May 25, 2021 5:08 pm

I take it you climbed cut this and it got away from you?
The item Ed Minch posted may be a viable fix. you can use ebony and pearl
I often say this is a design enchantment opportunity

Mark Scrivener · Post by **Mark Scrivener** » Tue May 25, 2021 5:15 pm

tippie53 wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 5:08 pm I take it you climbed cut this and it got away from you?
The item Ed Minch posted may be a viable fix. you can use ebony and pearl
I often say this is a design enchantment opportunity

Yep, I was using this jig - https://elevatelutherie.com/product/ult ... nding-jig/ and had gone just past the center point, so it was becoming a climb cut. I intended to stop at the center but obviously overshot. Ripped the instrument right out of my hands and onto the shop floor.

I happen to have a block of ebony on hand that might work....I'm guessing I'll need to add a small backing plate inside to join the sections since the damage extends past the tail block. Or maybe I can create enough of a tapper for a reasonable scarf joint?

phavriluk · Post by **phavriluk** » Tue May 25, 2021 5:26 pm

Don't forget to use a new router blade. Looks like more than one problem here. And go slow.

Mark Scrivener · Post by **Mark Scrivener** » Tue May 25, 2021 6:23 pm

phavriluk wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 5:26 pm Don't forget to use a new router blade. Looks like more than one problem here. And go slow.

was a brand new router bit that shipped with the jig. I think I must have accidentally tipped the instrument up into the router, which is a big no-no with this jig. It looked good in all the videos and what reviews I could find, but having second thoughts about this setup.

ruby@magpage.com · Post by **ruby@magpage.com** » Tue May 25, 2021 6:42 pm

It's the Cadillac. I have a hand held version of that jig and think the concept is just right

Mark Scrivener · Post by **Mark Scrivener** » Tue May 25, 2021 6:53 pm

ruby@magpage.com wrote: ↑Tue May 25, 2021 6:42 pm It's the Cadillac. I have a hand held version of that jig and think the concept is just right

Good to know. So just a case of operator error. Long as I don't hurt myself I can live with a messed up project no problem. Just more opportunity to develop my woodworking skills.

tippie53 · Post by **tippie53** » Tue May 25, 2021 7:05 pm

there is no need to climb cut there climb cut is dangerous as you found out. Thank goodness you were not hurt. When using a hand held unit rout cut just take smaller nibbles. Once the bit grabs that it hard to control. In 22 years of building I have used about every kind of machine for this.
I use the arm designs . stay safe and I am glad you didn't end up bleeding

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