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Laminate neck and the ability to make one

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by Basschair, Apr 17, 2005.

  1. Apr 17, 2005 #1
    Basschair

    Basschair .............. Supporting Member

    Feb 5, 2004
    Stockton, Ca
    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!
     
  2. Apr 17, 2005 #2
    tjclem

    tjclem Commercial User

    Jun 6, 2004
    Central Florida
    Owner and builder Clementbass
    Hmmm I use all 3 machines. 150 grit is fine..t
     
  3. Apr 17, 2005 #3
    Basschair

    Basschair .............. Supporting Member

    Feb 5, 2004
    Stockton, Ca
    All three on the neck work alone? Is there one in particular that is really indispensable?
     
  4. Apr 17, 2005 #4
    tjclem

    tjclem Commercial User

    Jun 6, 2004
    Central Florida
    Owner and builder Clementbass
    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.....
     
  5. Apr 17, 2005 #5
    wilser

    wilser

    May 4, 2004
    Northern Virginia
    I've only built 1 laminated neck, all I used was a #5 handplane, worked like a charm!
     
  6. Apr 17, 2005 #6
    M_A_T_T

    M_A_T_T Guest

    Mar 4, 2004
    Canada
    I'd say a thickness sander.
     
  7. Apr 18, 2005 #7
    Suburban

    Suburban

    Jan 15, 2001
    lower mid Sweden
    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...).