Can I Roll the Edges of a Maple Neck

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   Turbogoon Tele-Meister

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   Hi All,

   I'm just getting into the idea of rolling my fretboard edges on my MAPLE neck.

   I've read plenty in here - 3 or 4 separate threads - but none deal specifically with Maple.

   So:

   1. Can I do this on a finished and fretted maple neck?
   2. Should I be using the 'compression' method (AKA side of screwdriver) or should I be using sand paper (600 grit upwards)?
   3. If i've done this, how do I 'refinish' the neck? (If I've used the screwdriver really slowly over a few weeks, then I assume the finish will not crack and will 'wear in' ?)

   PS: i'm a novice

2. I've done the screwdriver shaft method on my Allparts TMNF-FAT neck.
   It chipped the nitro finish where I compressed it but I didn't care for the nitro finish anyway.

   I originally wanted the unfinished TMO-FAT neck but they were all out and "upgraded" me for free.

   Now I've got a neck that's comfortable in every way and it looks a bit used and abused like a good guitar should.

   Dm

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   Turbogoon Tele-Meister

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   Thanks for the info Detman.

   If you don't mind - could you let me know how much the nitro chipped?
   What if my neck is poly gloss (Mexican) - would it be worse?

   In fact, if anyone has any pictures, that would be awesome.

   Cheers,

4. If one has the time, I can't imagine that anything could be better than the control of sanding.... IMO.

5. Sanding will definitely remove the finish, though.

6. I rolled a neck with a screwdriver that I had finished in watco. Chipped in several places along the edge. But, another neck with Tru-oil did not chip.

   I would say try it out on a section and see how it goes. You might be fine.

   For me, b/c the nitro chipped, I ended up stripping it off and refinishing the neck. If it does chip, you will likely have to find some way to fill the chips. So, sanding might be less risky.

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   robt57 Telefied Ad Free Member

   How is this for going a little too far on a rolling mod?

   

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   Turbogoon Tele-Meister

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   Wow - that pic looks just about right to ME.

   So far, from research all over the place, i've come up with these as the best methods (to avoid the scalloped effect):

   1. Sand, 35 degrees (approx) with 600 or 800, including the frets. Then progress up to 1500 0r 2000. Then you'll have to check the fret ends (I plan to use a basic nail file for this)

   2. Scrape with a razor - this is probably one for the more confident. Then sand, then check fret edges.

   Then, for both, you'd have to use some kind touch-up process using wipe-on poly (not available in the UK - but anyway!) apparently this creates feint 'witness lines' but if you're careful in applying and polishing, this can be reduced.

   Then final sand with 2000 grit, then buff.

   What y'all think?

   Thanks for the advice so far.

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Can I Roll the Edges of a Maple Neck

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