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Cutting the shoulders
« on: July 27, 2011, 12:42:20 PM »
whats the best way to cut the shoulders of a cleft? currently squared and need shaping then blending.
had suggestions of jigsaw, holesaw and router. whats the best?
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Re: Cutting the shoulders
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2011, 12:46:24 PM »
A fret saw.

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Re: Cutting the shoulders
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2011, 12:48:40 PM »
doesnt it need to be a bit more hardcore than that bearing in mind you have to cut through quite a chunky piece of willow?
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Re: Cutting the shoulders
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2011, 12:50:09 PM »
That'll do the job surprisingly easily.
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Re: Cutting the shoulders
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2011, 09:11:55 AM »
Just be carefull using fretsaw or jigsaw as they will wander a bit,i would get it nearly there then use a half round rasp (like a file for wood) to get it to final shape
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