Tim Crain's J185

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Tim Crain's J185

Post by tim crain 54 » Sat Aug 17, 2013 3:48 pm

cutting the dovetail for my J185, now all I have to do is get it to fit!!
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Re: J185 neck and dovetail

Post by Dave Bagwill » Sat Aug 17, 2013 3:50 pm

I've never done a dovetail, but just looking at it, why not just hit it hard with a big mallet??

Just kidding of course - I'm sure you'll do fine.
-Under permanent construction

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Re: J185 neck and dovetail

Post by tim crain 54 » Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:31 pm

I think I will use my 3 ton arbor press, more control.

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Re: J185 neck and dovetail

Post by ken cierp » Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:34 pm

I would not do any more fitting until you shape the heel and carve in the cheek relief. Is there a set angle machined on the neck? Nice work!

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Re: J185 neck and dovetail

Post by tim crain 54 » Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:42 pm

no, all by hand. I did cut the angle complimentary to the angle of the top, about 89 degrees +or-.

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j185

Post by tim crain 54 » Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:43 pm

Wow!! I think this may actually work!!
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Re: Tim's J185

Post by tim crain 54 » Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:51 pm

got the neck fitted, a couple of small gaps but not too bad. The finger board is just held on with the alignment pins and the neck is just held by the dovetail. Glued on the heel cap and called it a day. Do you guys (and gals) fret your fingerboard prior to gluing it to the neck?? Seems like it would make things easier but can you keep it flat enough?? I would appreciate any opinions. Thanks in advance, Tim
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