Jointing curves accurately???

I absolutely love this Tele and really want to attempt this type of technique with the contrasting timbers in a flowing type arc.
What's the secret to getting them to butt up perfectly?

I've seen that tele Barge and it looks even better in the flesh. Will have to wait for the mad professor to explain!

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

I've seen that tele Barge and it looks even better in the flesh. Will have to wait for the mad professor to explain!

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I bet it does, did he let you have a strum??

I think I did Barge, I lose track of all the DB builds. From memory it played very well (although played through his Hartke bass amp)
I'm sure it probably resides in the tele nappers collection now !

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Originally Posted by bargeloobs

I absolutely love this Tele and really want to attempt this type of technique with the contrasting timbers in a flowing type arc.
What's the secret to getting them to butt up perfectly?

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Its really quite easy.
Template is the key. You only need one as you simply flip it over to route the opposing curve.

The only thing you really need to be aware of is that both chunks of tree have equalised for at least six months...
Otherwise you will have them moving at different rates and that is a pain in the joint :)

nice avatar DB !
Of course flip the template and you have the matching curve.
Good point on equalising both chunks or you may have a 2 piece axe !

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Originally Posted by dingobass

Its really quite easy.
Template is the key. You only need one as you simply flip it over to route the opposing curve.

The only thing you really need to be aware of is that both chunks of tree have equalised for at least six months...
Otherwise you will have them moving at different rates and that is a pain in the joint :)

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Man, that didn't even occur to me, awesome. It looks like my router with the stuck bit is still under warranty too so hopefully once I get that sorted I will definitely give this a crack. Cheers DB;-)

EDIT: when you say "equalize", is that after you cut the curves?

I think he means equalise in terms of both pieces of timber have aged sufficiently so that once stuck together they dont dry/shrink at different rates....

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Originally Posted by stan

I think he means equalise in terms of both pieces of timber have aged sufficiently so that once stuck together they dont dry/shrink at different rates....

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Arr yep, roger that! So it's just a case of purchasing sufficiently seasoned timber.

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Originally Posted by bargeloobs

Arr yep, roger that! So it's just a case of purchasing sufficiently seasoned timber.

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Yhep, but unless you have a moisture meter this is a bit hit and miss.
The best way is to store the timber in your Man Cave for at least six weeks before using it.
For the best results, store it for at least a year.....