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Downloadable Neck Centerline Gauge

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by Hambone, May 29, 2004.


  1. May 29, 2004 #1
    Hambone

    Hambone

    Mar 18, 2000
    Atlanta/Loganville
    Here's a quick solution to finding the centerline of your neck for any number of operations in setup and building. Download and print the file. Cut the gauges apart on the bold black lines at the top of each strip. Put the bold line against your nut or other reference and center using the equal spaced marks before taping in place. No measuring or trying to divide 1-19/32" in our head. :confused: :D


    These gauges are 4" long and have been tested as a .jpg to print well. It really doesn't matter if the gauge gets distorted since it is used the same. The marks are actually .05" apart
     
  5. May 29, 2004 #2
    Hambone

    Hambone

    Mar 18, 2000
    Atlanta/Loganville
    If you want to take it a step further - print multiples on adhesive stock and keep a bunch in your shop to grab when needed.
     
  10. May 29, 2004 #3
    frederic b. hodshon

    frederic b. hodshon Supporting Member

    May 10, 2000
    Redmond, WA
    Microsoft Product Designer
    my wife walked in while attempting this.

    f
     
  14. May 30, 2004 #4
    JP Basses

    JP Basses

    Mar 22, 2002
    Paris FRANCE
    LMAO Fred!!!! hahahaha

    I can't stop laughing!

    Peace,
    JP
     
  18. May 30, 2004 #5
    George Looney

    George Looney

    Jun 10, 2002
    Brugge, Belgium
    Thanks Hambone, neat little trick.
     
  22. May 30, 2004 #6
    pilotjones

    pilotjones Supporting Member

    Nov 8, 2001
    US-NY-NYC
    And one for the Tip Repository thread.
     
  26. May 30, 2004 #7
    Hambone

    Hambone

    Mar 18, 2000
    Atlanta/Loganville
    Yeah, I'll leave it here for a little while then pop it up there.