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Author:  DanielC [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Router Bits for neck carving
Are there any commercially available roundover/roundunder router bits that will carve a decent neck profile?

I thought i saw a roundunder that looked like it might work. i think it was an eagle america
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Router Bits for neck carving
In my minds eye because the neck is tapered in both width and thickness a round over bit on a router table is not going to work.
Author:  John Mayes [ Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Router Bits for neck carving
MichaelP wrote:
In my minds eye because the neck is tapered in both width and thickness a round over bit on a router table is not going to work.


I used a custom bit for years doing this. Not just a roundover bit but one custom made to my specs/neck profile...pretty pricey. You simply have to make a jig to hold the neck that follows the taper of the neck, as well as the thickness. Basically the jig just gets thinner as you move up the neck making the neck have less routed off. I'm not making much sense but I can see it perfectly in my minds eye...
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Router Bits for neck carving
John I can see that working for a rough in or a as a D profile.
Author:  DanielC [ Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Router Bits for neck carving
John, how do you make necks now if that is how you used to? thanks
Author:  John Mayes [ Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Router Bits for neck carving
DanielC wrote:
John, how do you make necks now if that is how you used to? thanks


CNC
Author:  Mark Groza [ Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Router Bits for neck carving
I don't see anything wrong with useing one to remove most the waste than finishing up by hand.I've done it that way before.It saves alot of time.
Author:  L. Presnall [ Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Router Bits for neck carving
I have one I"ll sell, but it's a shaper cutter...3/4" bore...used it just as John said...got rid of the shaper when I moved into the new shop tho...PM if interested!
Author:  Chris Paulick [ Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Router Bits for neck carving
Just look at the tutorial on making necks in the tutorial section. Geez, don't you guys check out other sections here? :o :)
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Author:  stan thomison [ Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Router Bits for neck carving
Johns heliocopter bit was great. But darn when started up his shaper felt like needed to find a hole to hide in just in case. It was safe, but looks scary. I am thinking of having one made, but files, scrapers, paper and other tools work well also.
Author:  Christ Kacoyannakis [ Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Router Bits for neck carving
I use a big one inch bit in my router table to shape the neck to the general shape. I think it is actually called a round under bit. I make Greek bouzoukis, so the necks are pretty thin. Even though they taper in width and thickness, the router bit removes most of the waste and gives you a general shape. Then I just use rasps and sanding blocks to finalize the shape. It saved a ton of time and effort.
Author:  John Mayes [ Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Router Bits for neck carving
stan thomison wrote:
Johns heliocopter bit was great. But darn when started up his shaper felt like needed to find a hole to hide in just in case. It was safe, but looks scary. I am thinking of having one made, but files, scrapers, paper and other tools work well also.


It was scary!! For some reason everytime I fired up the shaper I'd cover my man parts....just in case. I can live without an ear or something but...well...you know.
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