Getting the fret board ready. I cut the grooves, put a slight radius on the board, and add the dot markers. The board is then seperated from stock.
The dot markers are 1/4".
Mother of pearl, plastic etc., can be obtained at a luthiers supply store.
A 1/4" brad point or fostner bit is used to make recess for markers. Look at "Plans And Tips" section on markers and miter box.
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I like to use kerfting as a glue surface expander.
The use of a 1/16 to 3/32 strip, about 1/4" inch
wide would work nicly.
I like to pre-bend the kerfting, and would normally do so on the same jig used to form the sides. Here you see them drying on a round piece of scrap from my scrap box.
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Starting with a 18" length for the sides gives me about
one inch to adjust the apperance of the bottom. Leave untrimed for flatter bottom trim a little for a rounder bottom. If leaving bottom untouched then a trim of the top ends can be made if desired. However DON'T FORGET the important 2 degree trim at upper end. This is necessary to put a little drop on the pan in relation to neck and allow some string height for the bridge.
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The Head Looks finished here; But it still requires a cover or face. This will be glued on then shaped to match. a brad point bit will beused from back until it just breaks through to face side. A slightly larger hole to accept a bushing will then be drilled with a brad point from the face side to a 1/4 inch depth.
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