imikeyi Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Hi I don't have a lot of power tools and I'm experimenting with making my own solid body (nothing flash, just something that works).. I've done a lot of research on the finishing, installing the bridge etc, but I'm a real newbie when it comes to carpentry/woodwork. So I'm wondering, how exactly do you get a cavity into the body where you can put the humbucker setup? I know you can do it with a 'routing machine' but is it possible to do it with traditional, nonpower tools? Also I'm similarly wondering how the neck gap is made (the place where the neck fits into the body), and whether this can be done with nonpower tools. Oh, and if the answer is no to those questions, can anyone recommend a cheap routing machine? Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-guitarstore.com Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 well you can go down and buy a decent router for 50 bucks and get a template......and it will come out real nice.....ive also seen people rout the cavities with a drill and drill press and come back and clean it all up with a chisel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Even a good used one from a pawn shop will do since your not going to be using it everday like a carpenter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imikeyi Posted June 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Hmm ok thanks I'll probably have to get someone to do it for me.. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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