Before we tune the plates, we will make the neck. The first step is to layout the neck outline on the neck block. We use a template that not only defines the outline but also locates the peg holes and the turns of the scroll.
We now use the bandsaw to cut outline and the drill press to drill the peg holes.
The next step is to clean up the outline, form the neck root and cut down the cheeks of the peg box.
We are now ready to carve the scroll. First we cut away the excess wood of the first turn and the clean up the first turn using chisels.
With the first turn complete, we do the same thing for the second turn.
We now under cut the volute all the way around on both sides of the scroll.
The next step is to hollow out the peg box and provisionally fit the pegs.
Finally we flute the scroll all around.
The scroll is largely complete now. The next step is to prepare and attach the finger board and shape the neck.