Members roycew93 Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members syscrusher Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 That's a pretty damn good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cx04332 Posted November 9, 2009 Members Share Posted November 9, 2009 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted November 9, 2009 Members Share Posted November 9, 2009 I don't see how you adjust for different radii. I'd like to do this & make 2 or every radius out there. I have some 8/4 maple just begging for a use. Not good enough for a neck but good enough for this. Yes I have some leftover plywood to make the jig. BTW I worked in a place that said jig was not a politically correct word. So everything became a fixture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cx04332 Posted November 9, 2009 Members Share Posted November 9, 2009 Are you taking orders for the sanding blocks? If so, PM me as I would be interested in one or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted November 9, 2009 Members Share Posted November 9, 2009 Me too. One of every size as folllows:http://www.pickguardian.com/pickguardian/Images/Pickguardian%20Neck%20Radius%20Gauges.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sailorman Posted November 9, 2009 Members Share Posted November 9, 2009 brilliant work..! and great, easily understood pics. but wait, you're using a Craftsman router; don't you know that'll get the tool snobs all over your case? Sorta like using a Mackie mixer? (btw, I have that router to; for about 20 years ) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mfergel Posted November 9, 2009 Members Share Posted November 9, 2009 I saw this on the Project Guitar site. Maybe that's where you saw it as well. I thought about making one as well but for the number of times I would use it, I would have more in costs of the jig...I mean fixture. ;-) At this point, I just need a 16" block for a project I'm doing so I'll probably order it from StewMac......unless you want to make me one and I'll pay you for your troubles. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted November 9, 2009 Members Share Posted November 9, 2009 Looks like we're all gonna band together & ask you to go into bidness. Three I wants in 2 days. BTW I have the same router. Phuck the cork sniffing tool snobs. Results is what matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members roycew93 Posted November 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 Yeah, we might have to work something out. I was planning to make myself a full set of 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted November 10, 2009 Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 Yeah, we might have to work something out. I was planning to make myself a full set of 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SoldierStape01 Posted November 10, 2009 Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 +1 to tele on funding your own projects.... Although I have more times than not now, that I'm finding it more 'full time' and I am loving it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SoldierStape01 Posted November 10, 2009 Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 Me be having a 'heart attack' too!!!!! Like I said in the PM I am close enough to come pick them up as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cx04332 Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 Count me in as serious. I am looking for about 18 inches long with 16 inch radius for sanding fretless bass fingerboards. I can probably find suitable wood around here. (CA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mfergel Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 Yeah, count me in. I have at least two projects that I'd like 8" blocks for with different radius' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cptnitty Posted November 14, 2009 Members Share Posted November 14, 2009 I could use about 8" with a 12" radius if u r takin orders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted November 14, 2009 Members Share Posted November 14, 2009 As a suggestion, make some with hard wood. Something like a 2x4 is pretty soft and can wear or warp easily. I have wood ones around that have gotten dented over the years and dont do as good of job. I do plan on getting some alluminum ones one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted November 14, 2009 Members Share Posted November 14, 2009 8/4 maple would be a good choice. Rip it to 3.5" & route away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members roycew93 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 15, 2009 Sorry guys I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members katillac Posted November 16, 2009 Members Share Posted November 16, 2009 Wow, props to you on making your own jig! That's right, I said jig. {censored} the PC {censored} and learn to use Google to find definitions. Just because some twit can't handle words over four characters long shortens a slur term from seven letters to three, it doesn't mean the word is in common use. I was all hyped about sending some business your way too, but I hear you on not having any denser wood lying around. I have radius gauges but unfortunately no room to set up my router for doing things like this. For those too lazy or can't figure how to use Google: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cx04332 Posted November 16, 2009 Members Share Posted November 16, 2009 I have decided to go with the 2X4 block. Since I am not in a production environment, 2X4 will work for me. I plan to coat the block with epoxy and am going to attach some scrap square tube to the top for added rigidity. :deadhorse:jig:deadhorse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tedmich Posted November 17, 2009 Members Share Posted November 17, 2009 Nice jig! I made something similar and there is an Ebayer selling 7" maple blocks for $15.50 delivered in 7.25" - 9" - 10" - 12"- 14" - 16" and 20" radii. I have a call into him to make me a compound radius block! (kidding!) IME once you rout them they tend to wander from "flat" to "bowed" unless they are good hardwood and/or backed by to a stout piece of steel of aluminum. I use double stick carpet tape and good silicon carbide wet/dry paper. Oh LMII has very nice hardwood blocks, their SRPL1620 is a 12" x +3" radius block with a 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SoldierStape01 Posted November 17, 2009 Members Share Posted November 17, 2009 I happen to live by a hardwood dimensional mill so, it is nice to find good finds. I am getting a decent price on some North American White Maple Hardwood Boards. 2 - 10'X3" pieces of 8/4 planed and ripped perfect true. So since i only like a couple of hours from Royce I am offering him one of the 10' pieces for his own set if he would route me out one. Plus a case of beer and his charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oitnodg Posted November 17, 2009 Members Share Posted November 17, 2009 Three I wants in 2 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members linusâ„¢ Posted January 4, 2011 Members Share Posted January 4, 2011 bump for a good thread.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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