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Neck/jointer question
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 11:32 pm
by Dave Bagwill
So I've made a neck blank like the one in the picture that I hope to remember to attach
One side is a bit out of true and needs to be flattened. Would you feel safe putting it through a jointer? Lying on its side like in the position in the picture?
Re: Neck/jointer question
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:13 am
by John Parchem
Yes you can true it up in a planer. I am a bit confused why as all of the surfaces on the sides get either carved or cut. I usually work to keep one side of the neck blank square so that I can use it as a reference while performing operations like cutting the truss rod slots.
Re: Neck/jointer question
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:32 am
by Dave Bagwill
Yeah, after the glue-up cured and it was left alone for a few days, it developed a slight movement of the wood. I need to true up one side in order to proceed but am a little concerned putting that odd shape through the jointer. Well, live and learn. Thanks.
Re: Neck/jointer question
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 10:21 am
by Herman
Sure Dave, plane the thing!
I do it all the time to get a good guiding surface for the router to make the truss rod cut.
Good luck
Herman