Not sure what you mean by Backstrapping, are you talking about a rear headplate? I do exactly that, shape the plane of the volute/headstock and bend my plate to match this curve. Glue it on and shape the whole thing into a volute.
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 1:59 am ] |
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I am about to attempt to try my first backstrapping of a neck and I am using a "smiley face" volute. I was thinking of using 3 laminations of veneers that are approximately .03" each. Do you think that is too thin for each layer? For those of you who do this on a regular basis, can you offer comments as to the thickness of your veneers or any problems you have encountered with this? My plan is to shape the general upward swoop of the volute, glue down the veneers, then carve the volute to shape. Again.... just looking for advice from those who have been there and fell into the holes before me.... |
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| Author: | John How [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 2:29 am ] |
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Not sure what you mean by Backstrapping, are you talking about a rear headplate? I do exactly that, shape the plane of the volute/headstock and bend my plate to match this curve. Glue it on and shape the whole thing into a volute. |
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| Author: | John Mayes [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 3:31 am ] |
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Brock. I normally do this with a really thin piece as well. 30 thou sounds about right.. I can't remember what the thickness of my last one was, but it was thin. I just glued it down after the curve had been put on the headstock and then carved it.. just as you suggest. 
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| Author: | Jimmy Caldwell [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 3:38 am ] |
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Brock, I don't know if this will help, but try this link. There may be a little more info. than you're looking for (It includes some info. on neck scarfing). http://caldwellguitars.com/html/neckbuild.html |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 6:10 am ] |
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Jimmy I really like your setup. Thanks for sharing. josh |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 6:17 am ] |
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John, that inlay on the back of the headstock is a very nice touch. You do classy work dude! |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 6:21 am ] |
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Dave, you can say that again...it caught my attention right away. Great idea! |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 6:43 am ] |
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Yes, it is the rear headplate. Thanks for the tips. 
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| Author: | bob J [ Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:10 pm ] |
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What is the max thickness for steel-string head? |
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| Author: | Pwoolson [ Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:11 am ] |
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Bob, it depends on the tuners you are using. I think 1/2" is a safe bet. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:18 am ] |
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I think 1/2" is a little thin for Waverly's. The posts really stick out of the top. What are the rest of you guys using with Waverly's? |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Thu Jun 09, 2005 2:23 am ] |
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John...great looking work! Jimmie...I really like your technique. Thanks for sharing! |
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| Author: | John How [ Thu Jun 09, 2005 3:09 am ] |
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My finished thickness for a non slotted headstock is 9/16" |
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| Author: | John Mayes [ Thu Jun 09, 2005 3:30 am ] |
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Thanks guys for the nice comments.... I dig your set-up too jimmy. If I did more than 3 or so a year then I'd get a set-up like that for sure.... |
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