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| Author: | jeff.scott [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Can you glue in a volute? |
Just looking at the scarf joint and the depth of my truss rod channel and thinking a volute would not be a bad idea. Anyone ever glued one in? Thanks, Jeff |
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| Author: | cphanna [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you glue in a volute? |
I think some pics of your specific situation would help people know how to respond. My hunch about this is that your glued volute will be mostly a cosmetic addition. But I doubt that it would hurt anything. Whether it will actually help, I can't say. So....pictures, please. Let's see what the experts say. |
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| Author: | Gabby Losch [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you glue in a volute? |
Definitely unconventional. I've never heard of gluing on a volute. But then again, the glue bond is stronger than the wood fiber alone, so I'd imagine that it would be plenty strong. |
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| Author: | Mitch Johnson [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you glue in a volute? |
I did it on a mandolin. Mostly because I liked the look but I think it added strength too. Mitch |
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you glue in a volute? |
I probably should not be discussing this, since English isn't my language, but... Actually "...a volute is a spiral scroll-like ornament that forms the basis of the Ionic order, found in the capital of the Ionic column" (wiki)  The violin scroll / volute.  On violin family instruments, I believe they call the part we are discussing a hand stop. At least that's what they are called on banjos, if that counts... If you feel like gluing one in, I say go for it! |
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| Author: | jeff.scott [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you glue in a volute? |
cphanna wrote: I think some pics of your specific situation would help people know how to respond. .... So....pictures, please. Let's see what the experts say. Is there an easy way to post a photo here without having to publish the photo online first? Jeff |
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| Author: | jeff.scott [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you glue in a volute? |
 Maybe this will work. It did!!! The blue ink line shows the depth of the rod cavity ... and the remaining maple. |
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you glue in a volute? |
So, is it for looks, or reinforcement? I do like the way they look, so, go for it! Interesting about what a volute really is. I'm going to start calling them a hand stop. |
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| Author: | jeff.scott [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you glue in a volute? |
I'm thinking it should reinforce the 15 degree scarf joint. Looks a little thin there. |
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you glue in a volute? |
Maple is mighty strong wood, so, IMO it's not needed for reinforcement. It will probably break though, because I gave you that advise. A |
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| Author: | Al Salo [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can you glue in a volute? |
I put the volut on the mosrite neck,their real thin. That's the most comon place for a guitar neck to break if it should fall or get steped on  .
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