The fingerboard part VII

I am done with the fingerboard, for now. I did the hollowing out on the back side. Mostly with gouges. I started going length wise and when I was pretty close it was easier to across the grain. I was surprised  how easy it was to work with ebony. Of course the gouges need to be sharp. After the gouge I used a scraper to get a smooth finish. That again was a pleasure. One doesn't notice the grain of the ebony at all and one gets these nice shavings. Wonderful! Next I need to work on the neck again and then it is time to fit the neck on the body. After I have glued the label inside and the top on the sides. Exciting!