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Ahmed Flamenco -> Is this head ok? (Sep. 12 2015 16:16:52)

the two thin parts are 6 mm thick which I think is not good
Is there any risk after strings tension later?, If so I'll glue additional thin pieces of wenge for each side the reshape the head



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Sr. Martins -> RE: Is this head ok? (Sep. 12 2015 16:21:40)

None of my guitars are thicker than 6mm.. why do you think it isn't good?



Ahmed Flamenco -> RE: Is this head ok? (Sep. 12 2015 16:24:34)

I just fear that it might break with time after guitar completion and strings are in tune



Sr. Martins -> RE: Is this head ok? (Sep. 12 2015 16:31:01)

6mm is waaay more than enough for the force that is applied at that point.



Stephen Eden -> RE: Is this head ok? (Sep. 12 2015 17:28:12)

And you have a big brass plate reinforcing the the side that is thinnest.

Two things though.

It is better to drill your roller holes before the making the slots. You are at less risk of getting tear out within the head.

Before screwing your tuners on make sure the screws won't pierce the inside of the slot.



Ahmed Flamenco -> RE: Is this head ok? (Sep. 12 2015 17:39:48)

so you think I should make reinforcement?



Stephen Eden -> RE: Is this head ok? (Sep. 12 2015 18:38:47)

No I was just continuing from where sr. Martins left off



Ahmed Flamenco -> RE: Is this head ok? (Sep. 12 2015 23:19:56)

but the machine head I'm going to use has a plane which is not brass and only 1 mm thick.
anyway for sure this is 100% safe?



Anders Eliasson -> RE: Is this head ok? (Sep. 13 2015 8:48:08)

Nothing in the world is 100% safe. Not even condoms.[8D]

Your headstock looks fine. But be very carefull when drilling the holes for the machine heads. As someone else said, you should've drilled those first in order to avoid tear-out.



Ahmed Flamenco -> RE: Is this head ok? (Sep. 13 2015 23:40:50)

quote:

Nothing in the world is 100% safe. Not even condoms.

So one should never do something wrong so as not to get infected[8D].



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