purfling at the break

[Matthew Tucker]

Any clues as to how I run the purfling through the break?

Is it normally put in with a cut or splice at the break, or is there another trick?

Does cursing work?

[1st Bass]

Mine doesn't have a real "break", but a gradual curve--hope someone else can answer that. It is a good question. Mine, obviously, I just purfled right through the bend.

Good luck.

[Matthew Tucker]

well ... i made a cut in the purfling at the break. I'll see what it looks like when the glue dries ...

[RCWilliams]

Originally Posted by Matthew Tucker

Any clues as to how I run the purfling through the break?

Is it normally put in with a cut or splice at the break, or is there another trick?

Does cursing work?

I would suggest kerfing the back side of the purfling with a knife about 2/3 the depth of the purfling channnel and bend it so the gap closes this should help keep the top edge from stress failure, try a couple dry fits first and when you have it figured out, then glue it in. if you get it just right the back side of the joint will be tight and the top continious

[Matthew Tucker]

Thanks for that. In the end I cut right through, but the join is virtually invisible anyway. And the purfling was much easier to fit in two pieces!

Here's the result:

http://z4.invisionfree.com/Double_Ba...topic=24&st=21