anderekel Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 He might be saying you can. But I would have to disagree. There's no way you could get that sharp curve at the bottom with a spokeshave. I love'em mind you, but the right tool for the job is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 How do you do to leave that flat edge around the carved top?? I meant, how to make it look that clean?? I tried that on my PRS and Caparison projects and couldn't do it... I'm not sure if I understand what you're asking... The way I do the carving is a succession of several steps. First, with the edge follower adapter on the router, I route a square lip (8mm wide) around the body to leave a clean, even thickness of maple at the edges (I use 6mm). After that I route a round channel, 1.5-2mm deep, all around and slightly towards the center of the body. So the edges are some 4mm flat, then they dip a couple of mm, and they go up again to the full thickness of the top. Next step is to cut the angle of the top. I have used 17-19mm tops so far, and I slant the top from right in front of the bridge to the horns. I usually leave 3-4mm of maple (above faux-binding level) at the horn's tip. You can see pics of these pre-carving steps in the link to my sixth build in my sig. After that I cut the neck pocket and pickup cavities, and then I carve. Hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 He might be saying you can. But I would have to disagree. There's no way you could get that sharp curve at the bottom with a spokeshave. I love'em mind you, but the right tool for the job is important. Yes, I'm curious too !!! But for the deep carve at the waists I don't think there are many alternatives to the french-curve scraper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kully Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 it could be done witha convex one but personally i'd just use a 4 or 5 inch grinder with a rough sanding disc, doing it my hand sounds novel but unless you really take your time and know what ur doing i think you would be up a certain metaphorical river quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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