I've been giving a lot of thought to adding a beveled arm rest to my next build. Any one know how to do it? Or maybe where to find a how to guide?
Thank you for any advise you can offer.
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:55 am ] |
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I've been giving a lot of thought to adding a beveled arm rest to my next build. Any one know how to do it? Or maybe where to find a how to guide? Thank you for any advise you can offer.
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Sun Oct 08, 2006 12:17 pm ] |
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Funny... I have been looking into the same thing. Have you read the two main articles about this over on the MIMF. I think Tony K wrote one of them. That is pretty much all I ahve been able to find on it. |
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| Author: | A Peebels [ Sun Oct 08, 2006 12:38 pm ] |
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I did one a while back. In the area of the armrest, i omitted the kerfing, and instead traced the inside outline onto a peice of solid mahogany. I then contoured the inside of the mahogany and glued it in where the kerfing would normally go. The upper x braces were shortened to fit and then I closed up the box. Next I cut the binding rabbet, then using a large 45 degree router bit I cut the armrest. next I installed the binding, and finished the guitar up to the first level sanding. Next I carefully masked the armrest and sprayed it with black lacquer, then poceeded with finishing the guitar. I'm sure others use different methods, but this is how I did it. Al |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Sun Oct 08, 2006 1:08 pm ] |
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Brock No, haven't read it yet but I will. Al, That is interesting. I was thinking alone those lines as one method. The other that occured to me was use a piece of the side wood, bend it and work it in. When you bind it you just follow the top outline? What about the side to bevel edge? Just a sanded joint? |
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| Author: | LuthierSupplier [ Sun Oct 08, 2006 1:25 pm ] |
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You can see all of the docs on how to do it HERE I already did the research, and just sharing it with everyone. I haven't tried it yet either, but Good luck! Tracy |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Sun Oct 08, 2006 1:54 pm ] |
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Great link Tracy. Thank you. By the way, got the dishes you sent me and they are very nice!!! |
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| Author: | LuthierSupplier [ Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:49 pm ] |
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Your Welcome Joe! Glad you like the dishes! Tracy |
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| Author: | A Peebels [ Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:42 am ] |
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Yes black binding, and a sanded black lacquered armrest. some people get quite elaborate, but mine was just an experiment. Al |
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