Once I got the fretboard blank thickness I squared off one edge. I then used this edge to mark out the fret positions. I measured in 35mm from the straight edge to mark the centre line. The scale…   Read more»

A bit of fretboard making next. Prepare the fretboard blank by planing one surface smooth and flat. Plane the opposite surface to take it down to about 7mm thick. The finished fretboard will be about 6mm.
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@simecircle
Welcome Simon. There are no stupid questions here so ask away. Enjoy the ride
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@steveh
Hi Steve, I’ve never done it but I have thought about it. Given that Stewmac sell their Fret Arbor Press with a picture of that very process suggests that it can be done
https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-fretting/pressing/fret-arbor-press-system/ 
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Peg holes for the machine heads drilled
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Cut off the wings and carve the rest of the neck

A bit more then we’ve got the rough shape of the neck
 

Then got on with a bit of carving

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I created a little template out of aeroply to carve out the cheeks.…[Read more]

Next, I drew out the shape of the heel of the neck.
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Next, I marked out the velute….

…and roughly carved out the shape
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