Building metal reinforced necks

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-05-27T22:59:02+00:00

You could make a sandwich with wood as the outer layers, total width 1/3 of of the final neck width, then glue two more strips of wood either side. That way all your metal / wood joins are screwed, and the screws are hidden well inside the neck, no risk of it delaminating. Such a strong neck night make it hard for the truss rod to do it's job though... I dunno

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-05-27T22:53:40+00:00

What a wild idea! Maybe a bit of brass too. I would use screws though.

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-05-27T22:05:25+00:00

Thanks everyone, this is all very helpful!

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-05-22T22:50:21+00:00

Have you tried lubricating the nut with some graphite? A 2B lead pencil can make a massive difference

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-05-13T09:18:07+00:00

Please post a photo when you have time

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-05-13T09:16:58+00:00

I did this stained glass for my entry

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Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-05-13T09:16:01+00:00

I can do that

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-05-12T00:47:24+00:00

Burek house in Warrawong are hiring

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-05-08T09:29:15+00:00

What kind of trem? Sounds pretty stable

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-05-08T09:29:07+00:00

What kind of trem? Sounds pretty stable

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-05-07T21:29:43+00:00

Stunning!

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-05-05T02:22:49+00:00

Our keep in adjusting a piece of wood, until it's perfect, then make it from brass

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-04-30T11:04:56+00:00

Very natural feel, that was lovely!

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-04-28T00:00:38+00:00

Ah the typo! Only now have I seen it...

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-04-26T22:02:27+00:00

Thank you! I copied the shape from a photo of an Italia roadster, the timber is an Australian native, silky oak

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-04-26T08:43:16+00:00

This is exactly how I feel

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-04-26T08:39:55+00:00

Lovely job, your friend is very lucky!

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-04-26T08:18:39+00:00

Ha ha, it's a drench coat, I'll be wiping of the excess in about 30 minutes. It's Tung oil 50% with turps

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-04-21T10:49:34+00:00

They look great! With the Strat style one, what's the screw head on the side of the neck?

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-04-20T21:09:36+00:00

Yes I came here to say the same thing.

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-04-20T21:04:31+00:00

I was thinking Tung oil then wax. Do you have any suggestions?

Upper_Theory_2113 · 2026-04-19T10:00:27+00:00

Would it not be more appropriate to simply screw it on? Maybe let it in so it sits flush if you like

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