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mattbeels replied to the topic "What would you like to see next?" -

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 23:01:51 +0000

@bangy Depends on the body shape but yes, carving first would be wise. At least the transition. Another thing to look out for on a neck through are the wiring holes for the pickups. The thing to do is to… Read more»

Boo replied to the topic "What would you like to see next?" -

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:41:47 +0000

Im guessing you would carve the neck before glue up–but what do I know?

@bangy There is a YouTube live stream that Mark did last year about this kind of construction. Check it out.
https://youtu.be/oboOrQTccgY

Boo replied to the topic "Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!" -

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:31:27 +0000

Is it critical that the plank stays centered perfectly at all times? I can mod the jig or buy a hinge, just wondering if its critical….. @bangy Oh and no, it’s not absolutely critical that it’s bang on a centre… Read more»

mattbeels replied to the topic "Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!" -

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:10:27 +0000

@bangy
re: the hinge
But will it even be a problem as you’ll need to clamp the neck anyway? 🤔

Koendb replied to the topic "Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!" -

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:05:00 +0000

Hi @bangy! Welcome to the community 😎

mattbeels replied to the topic "Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!" -

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:03:27 +0000

@bangy Wow, sounds idyllic… I’d say change the hinge or find a way to hold things steady. I don’t think it’s necessary that the neck is perfectly on center but as you’ll be using a router you definitely don’t want… Read more»

mattbeels replied to the topic "Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!" -

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 21:34:39 +0000

@bangy
Cool, so you’re close to Split? We wanted to go there as well but it didn’t work out this year, but maybe next time.
Which jig do you plan on making next?

Boo replied to the topic "Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!" -

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 20:16:53 +0000

@bangy Welcome to the party. Ask question and have have fun. 👍

mattbeels replied to the topic "Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!" -

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 20:12:45 +0000

Hey there @bangy and welcome aboard!
I see that you’re from Croatia, my family and I love it there. We’ve been to Zadar and a couple of times to Lumbarda, beautiful country!

Deej replied to the topic "Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!" -

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 19:22:42 +0000

@bangy
Hi and welcome.
Building the templates I found to be as enjoyable as the builds. I look forward to photos of progress on your creations…

Robin replied to the topic "Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!" -

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 19:11:13 +0000

@bangy Welcome to the group, you’ll find a lot of very helpful new friends here. Marks videos and online courses are great, I stumbled on them by pure chance and I was hooked, until then I didn’t know that I… Read more»

Russ replied to the topic "Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!" -

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 17:11:37 +0000

Welcome @bangy. Enjoy the ride. 😁👍
🙂🎶🎸🙏