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Post by francis on Sept 16, 2018 19:25:27 GMT
I've built a few parlour guitars over the last few years and all have gone out the door so when I picked up a yew board last week I made the decision to try and keep one - for me. The yew board cut up nicely I managed to get 2 parlour sized back pairs, 2 triple O back pairs and 2 pairs of sides. I know where to get more yew for the other 2 side sets so that's enough B&S's for four guitars  I had to make a deep ripping fence for the bandsaw and take things slowly but the book matching looks good and surface finish from the saw is even. Each piece ended up 4.5 - 5mm thick and I've already joined one of the parlour back plate pairs and will run them through the sander tomorrow. The usual mock-up and photos to follow. |
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Post by colins on Sept 16, 2018 20:22:29 GMT
Well done Francis, re-sawing is a very satisfying process in itself isn't it. I do like yew for back and sides, if you remember I used it for the 2014 composition competition guitar that Mike Floorstand won, I've also used it on a couple of lutes. Pairs well with cedar or redwood. |
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Post by francis on Sept 17, 2018 5:55:44 GMT
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Post by scripsit on Sept 17, 2018 8:02:16 GMT
Francis
It seems a pity to leave it at 12 frets only: even if you don't normally need access to (say) fret 15, a capo on 2 or 3 can soon run you out of notes.
Kym
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Post by francis on Sept 17, 2018 11:15:41 GMT
Francis
It seems a pity to leave it at 12 frets only: even if you don't normally need access to (say) fret 15, a capo on 2 or 3 can soon run you out of notes.
Kym
Nothing in stone yet - take your point though. Just been rough sanding the back plate:  Colour seems good on the monitor but once a finish is applied contrasts and colour will change dramatically. |
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Post by leoroberts on Sept 17, 2018 11:18:40 GMT
Excellent figuring there, francis. Almost a shame that the player (you) will be the only one who knows it's there! |
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Post by foz on Sept 18, 2018 13:40:36 GMT
Hi Francis,
I will be following your build of a parlour guitar with much interest, the Yew back looks wonderful.
I am also quite interested in understanding a bit better how someone approaches the cutting up of a board to achieve the blanks for back and sides? I've always wondered, given the dimensions (width and height) of the back and sides being quite different, how people decide how best to dice up wood to maximise yield but to also maintain good colour and pattern match. Is there a science to it, is it an art or does it tend to be a suck it and see?
Many thanks in advance,
Andy
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Post by francis on Sept 18, 2018 15:38:46 GMT
foz Hi Andy, I won't be doing more on the parlour until after Halifax but then I should be adding images and descriptions as the build progresses.
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Post by francis on Dec 4, 2018 16:08:47 GMT
Finally, finally got to do something on this parlour. Sides and linings now bent and drying out together bound into the body mould.   |
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Post by bleatoid on Dec 4, 2018 16:45:54 GMT
Really looking forward to seeing this one progress Francis - that yew looks wonderful.
Have you decided on the top wood yet?
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Post by earthbalm on Dec 4, 2018 17:02:55 GMT
Hooray, great to see you back building Mr Milsom. |
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Post by fatfingerjohn on Dec 4, 2018 17:30:07 GMT
Suits yew sir! FFJ |
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Post by andrewjw on Dec 4, 2018 18:42:54 GMT
The yew looks stunning! Following this build with interest... |
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Post by francis on Dec 4, 2018 21:05:41 GMT
Really looking forward to seeing this one progress Francis - that yew looks wonderful. Have you decided on the top wood yet? Soundboard - Western Red Cedar - mock-up 1: If timber cuts well then I'd like to use some of the yew for the bridge and for the rosette inlays. Piece shown for the bridge will be the final - if it cuts OK. Inlays around rosette are random areas not intended as final.  |
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Post by francis on Dec 6, 2018 16:57:29 GMT
Pleasant day today working on the linings  |
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