Hi Folks
Looking for as many methods as possible for cutting the rabbet in the heel(face)leaving a nice ledge around the edges before flossing??
Please post pics of process if possible
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| Author: | Jonny [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 3:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Heel rabbet |
Hi Folks Looking for as many methods as possible for cutting the rabbet in the heel(face)leaving a nice ledge around the edges before flossing?? Please post pics of process if possible
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 3:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Heel rabbet |
I don’t have any pics but a I use a little burr bit in the dremel to cut out most of the material and then a chisel to clean it up. Actually I do have a pic from a repair of a Uke a couple months back.  I think I first saw the idea of the burr bit from a tutorial here. Probably from Hesh. Edited to add: You can get a lot closer to the edge than I do. I just get nervous. 
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| Author: | Bri [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 4:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heel rabbet |
A sharp chisel only takes a few minutes, just dont pull a George! (Hope you are healing up George) |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 4:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heel rabbet |
I use a laminate trimmer with a 1/4" spiral bit. I have the edges marked where the heel shape goes, then route the rabbet staying around 1/8" inside the lines, careful to stay above the inserts height wise. Do thus befor adding the fingerboard so you have full access to the heel. |
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| Author: | Pmaj7 [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heel rabbet |
I do like Med. If I had a heel design that had straight sides, I would totally use the router table with a fence. |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heel rabbet |
Sharp chisel. I used to use a bur in a Dr*mel but I prefer a chisel these days. Be very sure to have the work piece immobilized and not in your lap..... We were just talking about a Luthier who castrated themselves or very nearly did so holding a neck in his lap and using a sharp chisel. Leg vices are great for holding necks down range safely. |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heel rabbet |
Chisel for me too, usually 1/4”. I tried the Dremel but also went back to the chisel. I put the neck in the StewMac vise one of my few indispensable shop accoutrements. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heel rabbet |
Neck in a vice, sharp chisels |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heel rabbet |
Neck in the vise heel up and a sharp 1/4” chisel. Faster than getting a router out and setting it up. |
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| Author: | George L [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heel rabbet |
I use a chisel. Just don't ever, EVER, do so without first securing the workpiece in a manner that allows you to employ proper safety techniques. Not ever. Just don't do it, no matter what. Trust me on this one. |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Heel rabbet |
To George's point. I meant to but forgot to say that I always put the neck blank in the vice with the FB side facing me and the heel cap side away from me. That way, If I feel I need to put my left hand around the blank as I am paring the endgrain, the heel is covering my fingers keeping them far away from a slip. |
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