Currently I use a chisel upside down to carve out the bulk and hit the rest with a rasp.
I feel there should be a better tool for bulk removal at this area.
What do you use?
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:15 pm ] |
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Currently I use a chisel upside down to carve out the bulk and hit the rest with a rasp. I feel there should be a better tool for bulk removal at this area. What do you use?
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:45 pm ] |
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I got one of these years ago and use it to hog off material and rough shape the heel. Follow with what you do, upside down chisel and various rasps. http://www.grizzly.com/products/7-1-2-x ... nder/D4595 The price has gone up quite a bit since I bought mine. |
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| Author: | cablepuller1 [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:47 pm ] |
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I use an upside down belt sander in a vice with 80 grit belt.Does it quite quickly but not too fast. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Jason King [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:53 pm ] |
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I use an osscilating spindle sander (OSS). I got mine off the home depot website for just over $100. I like Terence's hand held sander option, but strangely enough a tabletop OSS was cheaper, and for me more versatile. |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 3:18 pm ] |
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I use a coping saw to get it close and then a coarse Dragon rasp followed by a fine one. I used to use chisels like you do until I got the rasp sometime about a year ago and there is no going back. I think the rasp is the best tool for the job IMHO. |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 3:42 pm ] |
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I got one of the LMI razor files. I really like it for aggressive stock removal. Allows you to keep control... https://www.lmii.com/products/tools-ser ... azor-files |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 3:43 pm ] |
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I was wondering if there was a special gouge or draw knife type of thing... |
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| Author: | Woodie G [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:35 pm ] |
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We use a small Pfeil carver's draw knife with ball-style handles set at 45 degrees or so. That and a medium Auriou rasp do a nice job of bringing the area down to the lines. https://www.woodcraft.com/products/pfeil-swiss-made-carvers-drawknife |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:43 pm ] |
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Four in hand rasp. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 6:05 pm ] |
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That draw knife looks like it could get a lot done in a short time. |
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| Author: | DennisK [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 6:19 pm ] |
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Violin knife and upside down chisel... and sometimes a file if I get ripples. |
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| Author: | kencierp [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 6:36 pm ] |
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Rotory rasp in a drill motor, than SM Dragon file, followed with Grizzly blatter sander with 100 grit drum |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 7:48 pm ] |
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Just use something that removes wood and that you can control  Seriously, I use a 1" chisel with a mallet followed by various rasps and then sandpaper. Lots of ways to get it done.
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| Author: | truckjohn [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:18 pm ] |
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A Nicholson #50, Auriou long #12, and cloth backed sand paper does the trick for me... |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:56 pm ] |
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I use a large router bit and a simple jig to rough out both the neck shaft and the end block in the same operation. |
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| Author: | Pmaj7 [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:07 pm ] |
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Clay S. wrote: I use a large router bit and a simple jig to rough out both the neck shaft and the end block in the same operation. Got any pics? |
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| Author: | Chris Ensor [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:28 pm ] |
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Custom made skew chisels- one left one right. |
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| Author: | Bri [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:57 pm ] |
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I guess the best tool for that job is a multi axis cnc. I would think that for higher volume producers it would pay to have batches outsourced, at least to a state that has removed the bulk of the waste, yet still allowing for your customization. I have used everything mentioned above, depending on my need for silence, difficult grain or my mood. The draw knife is pretty good. Spindle sander too. B |
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| Author: | rlrhett [ Wed Apr 19, 2017 11:47 pm ] |
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I use this. Not multi axis, but also home built. So, I take some pride in that. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Thu Apr 20, 2017 12:53 am ] |
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Rotary rasp, Ken? |
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| Author: | kencierp [ Thu Apr 20, 2017 3:44 am ] |
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https://www.google.com/search?client=ta ... lM:&xxri=0 |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:41 am ] |
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For serious stock removal I have used one of these on a grinder, a carbide cup wheel from Harbor Freight (I have not tried it on a neck however...). http://www.harborfreight.com/4-1-2-half ... 66613.html Utmost care is needed. With some finesse, you can control it. Has anybody tried a microplane rotary shaper? http://www.rockler.com/1-and-2-micropla ... rs-shapers I've wondered how they work... |
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| Author: | kencierp [ Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:09 am ] |
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Actually I did try a Microplane for this operation and was disappointed, brand new and it did not remove material as quick or evenly as I was expecting. |
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| Author: | John J [ Thu Apr 20, 2017 11:38 am ] |
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I've tried the microplane in a drill. Didn't like it. I like the sanding drum in my cordless drill. 60 grit to take it to rough shape and then switch to finer grits. I have this one along with a longer one. http://www.industrialabrasives.com/2x41 ... p-128.html |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Thu Apr 20, 2017 11:53 am ] |
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That rotary rasp looks a bit terrifying. Like the drill press drum sander, that's cool. |
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