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Routing template or band saw?

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by Cerb, Feb 20, 2005.


  1. Feb 20, 2005 #1
    Cerb

    Cerb

    Sep 27, 2004
    Indiana
    What is your preferred method of cutting out the body?
     
  5. Feb 20, 2005 #2
    andvari7

    andvari7

    Aug 28, 2004
    Ennui
    I first like to get rid of the big pieces with a band saw, and then I like to sand it down with either a belt sander or a hand sander.
     
  10. Feb 20, 2005 #3
    JSPguitars

    JSPguitars

    Jan 12, 2004
    Grass Valley
    Bandsaw----->template/router------->sander of sorts (hand, spindle, etc.)
     
  14. Feb 20, 2005 #4
    paintandsk8

    paintandsk8 Pushin' my soul through the wire...

    May 12, 2003
    West Lafayette, IN
    Bandsaw > Hand tools (rasps, chisels) > sanders
     
  18. Feb 21, 2005 #5
    PasdaBeer

    PasdaBeer

    Nov 2, 2002
    Santa Rosa California
    SandStorm Designs
    bandsaw, trim router, sanding, roundover/rasp work, hand sanding..
     
  22. Feb 21, 2005 #6
    Suburban

    Suburban

    Jan 15, 2001
    lower mid Sweden
    +1

    except that if you use a spiral bit, you barely need to sand... :D