How I make necks

A year or so ago I bought a spindle moulder. I learned how to use one at uni - the technicians there were old school machinists, and if you didn't mind having the mickey taken, you could watch them work. Then in 2004 I spent most the year working for a joiner in Newcastle, and was on the spindle quite a bit making windows, doors and stairs. So it was nice to get one for the workshop. Not as versatile as a CNC, but they suit my brain a lot better. And they are a lot faster than a CNC.  

Please take note - spindles are dangerous. These are not instructional videos. They are demonstrations of me working. If you plan to use one, get taught how to use one safely. Don't copy my methods. Use safety goggles, ear protection, brown trousers and bicycle clips. If it kicks back or grabs, you'll need them.

So, what do I do with it? Mainly I make necks. Here are a few of the jobs I use it for.


Planing the head and trimming the neck rear profile:






Cutting the neck tenon in one pass:





Cutting the ramp for the neck extension:

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Cutting the wedge that fits it on the table saw:

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Cutting the truss rod slot in one pass:

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And carving the neck itself:





Nigel
www.nkforsterguitars.com