woodsman1031 Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 I have a bolt on neck that I want to route a body for. I have alot of scrap plexiglass that I found in an abandoned building. I am wanting to make a router template out of this stuff but I am concerned how I will cut the plexiglass without melting it. Also is there any type of allowances I should make when cutting out the heel shape in the plexi? Do I just trace out the heal and start cutting the plexi or is there some science to it? I have alot of this stuff and I guess I will make some pickup templates using the same techniques you all give. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 This might help.... http://www.accesswave.ca/~derekn/routertut...akingtemps).htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman1031 Posted June 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 This might help.... http://www.accesswave.ca/~derekn/routertut...akingtemps).htm ← Thanks Simo! Did you see the body templates at the top of that page? It looks like you could use 1 template for routing the neck pocket the pickup cavities and everything else. Has anyone out there ever tried that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Southpa Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 (edited) Thanks for that Simo. I'm not making a template but have a good amount of clear 1/8" abrasion-resistant" (one side) plexi and was looking for tips on how to form it. I know the stuff melts, jigsaw is definitely out. And I did have some fun at drilling a piece, gotta go slow, crack! Gonna try my hand at cutting out a single coil size pickup mounting ring. Edited June 18, 2005 by Southpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 A router is the best way to machine plexi IMO. Whatever you use on it make sure you have sharp, top quality bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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