Liam Ryan
Well-known member
I've been posting on here for a little while but really haven't posted any of my original works. I suppose it's about time then.
I build in the spanish style, on a workboard/solara. I dish the area below the soundhole and within the linings to approximately 15'. The neck and neck block are integral with the sides let into slots in the side of the neck blank.
Normally the sides are held in place by some sort of mold or simply dowels layed out the right shape. I find these can be a bit of a pain and have built the last few free form on the solara.
I'm hoping that by using double sides I can get enough rigidity during the build to not have to worry about any asymmetry. So here's a method I've used.
First thin an inner and outer side to 0.9-1mm. I've used blackheart Sassafrass for the outer and local Kauri Pine for the inner.
Next take one extremely high tech side bender.
Next bend the outer (show) side. As Allen puts it the Sass bends if you look at it hard enough. Pop it in a mold.
The Kauri Pine wants to get in on the action and bends itself while I'm not looking.
Wipe some titebond onto the Kauri with my finger. I don't want too much on there as it might leave bubbles.
TBC..............
I build in the spanish style, on a workboard/solara. I dish the area below the soundhole and within the linings to approximately 15'. The neck and neck block are integral with the sides let into slots in the side of the neck blank.
Normally the sides are held in place by some sort of mold or simply dowels layed out the right shape. I find these can be a bit of a pain and have built the last few free form on the solara.
I'm hoping that by using double sides I can get enough rigidity during the build to not have to worry about any asymmetry. So here's a method I've used.
First thin an inner and outer side to 0.9-1mm. I've used blackheart Sassafrass for the outer and local Kauri Pine for the inner.
Next take one extremely high tech side bender.
Next bend the outer (show) side. As Allen puts it the Sass bends if you look at it hard enough. Pop it in a mold.
The Kauri Pine wants to get in on the action and bends itself while I'm not looking.
Wipe some titebond onto the Kauri with my finger. I don't want too much on there as it might leave bubbles.
TBC..............