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tail and neck block

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:02 pm
by Paul C
Can someone show me a picture of the blocks and how the grain is orientated to the sides. Their are many ways it seems. A picture tells a better story . And the whole 1/4 sawn thing as well.

Re: tail and neck block

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:56 pm
by ken cierp
Different makers orient blocks both with the grain of the sides (horizontal) and perpendicular to the side grain. Horizontal I think is the preferred choice since it is easier to trim and shape the blocks prior to gluing on the top and back. I recommend adding a reinforcement strip to the tail block as a little insurance to prevent cracks along the grain.

http://www.kennethmichaelguitars.com/rim.html

Re: tail and neck block

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:44 am
by Paul C
Thanks Ken