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10-17-2005, 08:34 PM
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How exactly do most of you guys rout the neck pockets and pickup slots?
I made a template out of 3/4 plywood then used a template bit to do the neck pocket, which came out okay, but I am stuck on figuring out how to do the pickup cavities. They will use standard size J pickups.
Any advice?
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10-17-2005, 09:43 PM
|  | .............. Moderator | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stockton, Ca | | Everything I did and do is based upon a reference point. For me, I use a "bisecting" line, or center line. Basically, the glue line where the two bookmatched pieces for the top work as this line, though I usually draw the line with pencil. From there, everything is cut, routed etc. accordingly. My original design is based around a center line as well (part of which is the scale length line). So, whenever I create a template, I take the material, draw a straight line, then draw the measurements and "picture" (say, for pickups). Then I cut out the inner material and am left with a template with a line that bisects it. This can then be alligned with the center line of the body, the template can be fixed, and I route away. It works very well for me, but I'm not the only one here.
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10-17-2005, 10:41 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indiana | | | Because of my lack of tools, I've just decided to buy StewMac's J p-up templates. They're clear acrylic, and certainly better than anything I could make. So, that's always an option. |
10-18-2005, 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Basschair It works very well for me, but I'm not the only one here... | ...that this approach works very well for!
Actually, this is the pro way. At least as long as they dont have a CNC.
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10-18-2005, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Suburban ...that this approach works very well for!
Actually, this is the pro way. At least as long as they dont have a CNC. |
Really? Wow, that's pretty cool to hear: I actually figured something out on my own! So, the score is 99% ideas borrowed from folks here, 1% me  |
10-18-2005, 05:33 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX | | | Actually the question is more directed which tools you use. The only template router bit I have is 1/2" diameter, too large for getting the screw pockets on the pickup routs.
My plan is to cut them in first with a drill press, then do the corners, and rout the middle.
Do any of you have a source for flush cutting template bits smaller than 1/2"?
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10-19-2005, 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Hookus Actually the question is more directed which tools you use. The only template router bit I have is 1/2" diameter, too large for getting the screw pockets on the pickup routs.
My plan is to cut them in first with a drill press, then do the corners, and rout the middle.
Do any of you have a source for flush cutting template bits smaller than 1/2"? | Well, drilling out the screw pockets first and then rout out the rest is rather a normal way to make templates... I tend to do that on the bass as well... 
Anyway, you need a smaller bit, otherwise you won't manage the radii. You'll need a diameter less than 1/4" (6mm).
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10-19-2005, 12:59 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Austin, TX | | | I've used the same Stew-Mac bits for 7 or 8 years now. They work great. |
10-19-2005, 05:38 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX | | | Thanks guys, I found them right after I posted that! Got the pups today, hope it goes well this weekend.
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10-19-2005, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Suburban Well, drilling out the screw pockets first and then rout out the rest is rather a normal way to make templates... I tend to do that on the bass as well...
Anyway, you need a smaller bit, otherwise you won't manage the radii. You'll need a diameter less than 1/4" (6mm). | using a drill first for the ears on the pickup template is a great Idea...
when routing you can also rout the template with what you've got first, and then switch to a dremel on a guide to do the detailed corners and such...
I have some ideas on how I'm going to make a guide for my dremel using some plywood, a few blocks of wood...some wood screws and some hose clamps
for more power...I think i'm going to make one for my electric drill, too
necessity IS the mother of invention, you know 
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