Best way to shave a neck

[quiksilver]

What's the best way to shave the neck of a guitar to get a thinner profile?

I have previously (on a different guitar) tried measuring at every other fret or so, then hand sanding with a block to get to where I want it to be, but I'm guessing there's a better way, that will help ensure a uniform slope to the backside (thinnest at the 1st fret, getting thicker as you move up the fretboard). Anyone have any tricks, tools, etc., to recommend? Thanks!

[delt]

Re: Best way to shave a neck

What would be really useful is to make the heel much smaller on bolt-on necks, so that the flat part with 4 screw holes doesn't extend towards the other end of the neck.... or at least make a smoother transition.

this combined with a ibanez-style "rounded" neck pocket would be as good as any neck-through guitar any day.