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| Author: | sploughney [ Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | what do i need to know before trying to build a semi-hollow? |
i cant find any info on semi hollows. what do i need to know? is there a minimum thickness a top must be before carving?how do you do it? im sure i can carv a top once i practice.....but i need some guidance. also, i will try and make this my last thread for a while. thanks, and i really appreciate any and al info you people share. -sean. |
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| Author: | sploughney [ Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what do i need to know before trying to build a semi-hollow? |
Thank you for all the help, Chris. By the way...... The Marlin is gorgeous!! i tried to do wood binding on my latest build, but couldnt keep it from snapping around the horns. i guess the corners were too sharp to bend but not sharp enough to mitre. |
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| Author: | sploughney [ Thu Jul 22, 2010 6:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what do i need to know before trying to build a semi-hollow? |
I think i have that bending iron...at least the one from stew-mac that i bought has multi-radius So, "F-holes", when do i rout them...... before or after the carve? I mean it makes sense to me to do it before because of the flat surface. Or maybe I should invest in a scroll saw? Or could my dremel work? Do you suppose the palm and finger planes from Harbor Freight would suffice in carving my top? $150 for the ibex planes is kinda steep for me right now. |
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