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Kerfed Lining, How small dare you?
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:01 pm
by Herman
The lining I use to work with is about 5,5mm (0.22 inch) thick at the top side. Now have some cheaper Sapele strips that are designed for classicals and are 4 mm (0.16 inch). They seem very tiny to me. I am in doubt to use them on J and D sized guitars. When I use herringbone purfling there is not much of top/sides glue area left.
Hmmm. Alleviating thoughts, guys?
Herman
Re: Kerfed Lining, How small dare you?
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:38 pm
by John Parchem
careful routing for the herringbone. All of my kerfed linings are around than 5.5 mm even for classical guitars I would be where you are wondering if it is OK.
Re: Kerfed Lining, How small dare you?
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:24 pm
by ken cierp
You have to factor the thickness of the top at the perimeter. You can also leave the purling channel a little shallow and plan to shave/sand the purf flush.
Re: Kerfed Lining, How small dare you?
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:46 pm
by Herman
Thanks boys.
Yes Ken, thought of that way. But still 4mm makes me sleep less tight, so I think of dumping them.