Laminate neck and the ability to make one

[Basschair]

In order to prep the wood pieces for gluing a liminate neck, what would be the most helpful: Jointer, thickness sander, or planer.

Also, just how smooth do the pieces need to be before gluing? I understand that flatness on the sides that meet in the gluing is a must, but just how smooth? I'd really like to go the laminate route, but must consider what tools to acquire beforehand. Thanks!

[tjclem]

Hmmm I use all 3 machines. 150 grit is fine..t

[Basschair]

Originally Posted by tjclem

Hmmm I use all 3 machines. 150 grit is fine..t

All three on the neck work alone? Is there one in particular that is really indispensable?

[tjclem]

If I had to pick one I would say Joiner. You want each piece to have 90 degree angles. .....t

Hopefully somebody will pipe up with more info.....

[wilser]

I've only built 1 laminated neck, all I used was a #5 handplane, worked like a charm!

[M_A_T_T]

I'd say a thickness sander.

[Suburban]

You need flat (and unchipped!) and not too smooth;

Go thickness sander and 80 grit (and vacuum the faces to glue, to get rid of all dust...).