At this point I have worked the scroll shape and although there is still some detail and sanding to be done, now I will carve the neck bottom detail.

   The center line is marked and wood is carved out on both sides to a depth of about 1/16".
   Remember that although my left hand is bare for the photo; for actual carving, I protect it with a leather glove.

  My work setup for quickly re-positioning the assembly and a movable light source which is also helpful.

  Here a scraper is being used to refine the shape.

  This is the group of tools I use for neck detailing. Various sanding sticks, files, dremel tool with carbide ball cutter, hand gouges and chisels, and various scrapers.

Modified 9/2017
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..Note: Neck wood growth rings, should be exactly horizontal for best sound transmission... as shown in this cross-sectional drawing of the neck...